English Vocabulary

Cards · 60

Resilient

Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions. She remained resilient despite facing numerous setbacks in her career.

Adaptable

Able to adjust readily to different conditions or situations. Successful remote workers tend to be highly adaptable to change.

Pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically rather than theoretically. We need a pragmatic approach to solve this budget issue.

Diligent

Showing steady, earnest, and energetic effort in one's work. Through diligent practice, he became fluent in Spanish.

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. The researcher kept meticulous records of every experiment.

Versatile

Able to adapt or be used for many different functions or activities. This jacket is versatile enough for hiking and casual wear.

Candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank. He gave a candid assessment of the project's weaknesses.

Empathetic

Showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Good leaders are empathetic listeners when team members struggle.

Subtle

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. There was a subtle change in the flavor after adding garlic.

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; not having an obvious meaning. The contract contained ambiguous wording that caused disputes.

Coherent

Logical and consistent; easy to understand. She delivered a coherent presentation that addressed all our questions.

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. The poet gave an eloquent speech at the opening ceremony.

Succinct

Briefly and clearly expressed. Please keep your email summary succinct and under two paragraphs.

Comprehensive

Complete and including everything that is necessary. The guide provides a comprehensive overview of local wildlife.

Plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable. His explanation sounded plausible, so we agreed to the plan.

Feasible

Possible to do easily or conveniently. Building a new road is technically feasible but too expensive.

Abundant

Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful. Fresh fruit was abundant in the local markets during summer.

Scarce

Insufficient for the demand; rare. Clean drinking water became scarce following the severe drought.

Vulnerable

Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm. Small businesses are especially vulnerable during an economic crisis.

Strenuous

Requiring or using great exertion or effort. Moving the heavy furniture proved to be strenuous work.

Tenacious

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent. The journalist was tenacious in her search for the truth.

Hesitant

Tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking. He was hesitant to speak up during his first week at the company.

Reluctant

Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined. She was reluctant to share personal details with complete strangers.

Hostile

Unfriendly; antagonistic or opposed. The audience became hostile after hearing the proposed tax increase.

Amiable

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner. Our new neighbor is an amiable man who enjoys chatting.

Profound

Very great or intense; having deep insight. The documentary had a profound effect on how I view plastic waste.

Superficial

Existing or occurring at the surface; not thorough. The article only gave a superficial analysis of the political conflict.

Arbitrary

Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason. The committee made an arbitrary decision to alter the rules.

Inevitable

Certain to happen; unavoidable. Delays are inevitable when commuting through the city center at rush hour.

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time. The blooming of cherry blossoms is beautiful but ephemeral.

Perpetual

Never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly. The city center is in a state of perpetual construction.

Sporadic

Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places. The region experienced sporadic rainfall throughout the dry season.

Pivotal

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something. The final match was a pivotal moment in the team's season.

Trivial

Of little value or importance. Do not waste your valuable energy arguing over trivial matters.

Vital

Absolutely necessary or essential for something. Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining cardiovascular health.

Obsolete

No longer produced or used; out of date. Floppy disks became obsolete once digital storage options advanced.

Novel

New or unusual in an interesting way. The startup introduced a novel approach to household recycling.

Lucid

Expressed clearly; easy to understand. The professor provided a lucid explanation of complex quantum mechanics.

Perceptive

Having or showing sensitive insight. Her perceptive observations helped the team uncover the root problem.

Inquisitive

Curious or inquiring; eager for knowledge. Children are naturally inquisitive about the natural world around them.

Skeptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. Consumers were skeptical about the company's bold green claims.

Gullible

Easily persuaded to believe something; naive. He was gullible enough to believe every rumor published online.

Authentic

Of undisputed origin; genuine. The restaurant serves authentic Mexican street food made from family recipes.

Spurious

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. The website was shut down for spreading spurious investment advice.

Vague

Uncertain, indefinite, or unclear in meaning. His vague directions caused us to miss the correct turn.

Explicit

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion. The manual contains explicit instructions on how to assemble the desk.

Implicit

Implied though not plainly expressed. Trust is an implicit requirement in any healthy partnership.

Prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Saving money for emergencies is always a prudent decision.

Impulsive

Acting without forethought; driven by momentary whim. He regretted his impulsive purchase as soon as he checked his balance.

Rigorous

Extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate. All pilots undergo rigorous flight training before certification.

Lax

Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful. Security at the side gate was too lax during the evening.

Prolific

Producing much fruit, foliage, or work. The author was prolific, publishing three bestselling novels in a single year.

Barren

Too poor to produce much or any vegetation; bleak. The dry desert landscape appeared completely barren from the plane.

Tedious

Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. Entering numbers into the spreadsheet proved to be a tedious chore.

Exhilarating

Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated. Riding the roller coaster was an exhilarating experience for the kids.

Apprehensive

Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. She felt apprehensive before giving her first major speech.

Serene

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled. We sat beside the serene lake as the evening sun disappeared.

Tumultuous

Excited, confused, or disorderly; marked by upheaval. The country underwent a tumultuous transition toward democracy.

Indifferent

Having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned. Many citizens seemed indifferent to the outcome of local elections.

Zealous

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause. The zealous volunteer spent every weekend cleaning up the riverbank.