English Vocabulary 3
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- Meticulous
- Showing great attention to detail; extremely careful and precise.
- Pragmatic
- Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.
- Taciturn
- Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
- Enigma
- A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
- Serendipity
- The occurrence of finding valuable or pleasant things by chance in a happy way.
- Juxtaposition
- The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
- Impetuous
- Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
- Ostentatious
- Pretentious or conspicuous display intended to impress others.
- Ephemeral
- Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or temporary.
- Resilient
- Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
- Ineffable
- Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
- Benevolent
- Well-meaning, kindly, and serving a charitable purpose.
- Frivolous
- Not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and superficial.
- Fastidious
- Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy, detail, or cleanliness.
- Nostalgia
- A sentimental longing or affection for the past.
- Venerable
- Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
- Gregarious
- Fond of company; sociable and outgoing.
- Lucid
- Expressed clearly and easy to understand; mentally sound.
- Ubiquitous
- Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time.
- Alacrity
- Brisk and cheerful readiness to do something.
- Eloquence
- Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
- Cognizant
- Having knowledge or being aware of something.
- Nonchalant
- Feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; displayed lack of concern.
- Lethargic
- Apathetic, sluggish, and lacking energy or enthusiasm.
- Ambiguous
- Open to more than one interpretation; having a double or uncertain meaning.
- Candid
- Truthful and straightforward; frank and honest.
- Superfluous
- Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
- Empathy
- The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
- Diligent
- Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
- Paradigm
- A typical example, pattern, or model of something.