English Vocabulary

Cards · 60

Candid

Truthful, direct, and honest in speech or expression.

Pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or having a double meaning.

Lucid

Expressed clearly and easy to understand.

Eloquent

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful in speaking or writing.

Succinct

Briefly and clearly expressed; concise.

Resilient

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Tenacious

Holding firmly to a purpose or goal; persistent and determined.

Adversity

Difficulties, misfortune, or challenging circumstances.

Fortitude

Courage and strength of mind when facing pain or trouble.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Compassion

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.

Benevolent

Well-meaning, kindly, and charitable.

Altruism

Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Audacious

Willing to take bold and surprisingly brave risks.

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Diligent

Showing steady, earnest care and hard work in one's duties.

Scrutiny

Critical, detailed observation or examination.

Complacent

Smugly self-satisfied and uncritical of one's own flaws or situation.

Apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or emotional concern.

Ambivalent

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past.

Vulnerable

Susceptible to physical or emotional attack, harm, or damage.

Volatile

Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Ephemeral

Lasting for only a very short time; fleeting.

Transient

Lasting or staying only for a short time; impermanent.

Perpetual

Never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly.

Inevitable

Certain to happen; completely unavoidable.

Anomaly

Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

Paradox

A statement that seems contradictory but may in fact be true.

Irony

A situation or expression where the reality is opposite to expectations.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.

Scarce

Insufficient for the demand; rare and hard to find.

Abundance

A very large quantity or plentiful supply of something.

Subtle

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or detect.

Conspicuous

Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice.

Pivotal

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something.

Catalyst

A person or thing that precipitates or accelerates an event or change.

Mitigate

To make something bad, painful, or severe less intense or serious.

Exacerbate

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.

Deterrent

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Incentive

A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

Frugal

Simple, plain, and sparing in regard to money, food, or resources.

Squander

To waste money, time, or an opportunity in a reckless or foolish manner.

Affluent

Having a great deal of money; wealthy and prosperous.

Destitute

Extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life.

Prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Impulsive

Acting or done quickly without thought or planning.

Spontaneous

Occurring as a result of sudden inner impulse without premeditation.

Deliberate

Done consciously and intentionally after careful consideration.

Superficial

Existing or occurring only at the surface; lacking depth.

Profound

Having or showing great knowledge, insight, or emotional depth.

Dogmatic

Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true without evidence.

Skeptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Incredulous

Unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical.

Credible

Able to be believed; convincing and trustworthy.

Plausible

Seeming reasonable, probable, or worthy of belief.

Dubious

Hesitating, doubting, or not to be relied upon.

Authentic

Of undisputed origin; genuine and real.

Spurious

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.