English Vocabulary

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Accurate

Correct, exact, and free from error. She made sure that the report had accurate financial data.

Achieve

To reach a goal through effort or skill. With steady practice, you can achieve fluency in English.

Adapt

To adjust to new conditions or changes. Animals must adapt to survive in harsh winter climates.

Adequate

Sufficient or satisfactory for a requirement. The room had adequate lighting for reading comfortably.

Advocate

To publicly support or recommend a cause. Teachers often advocate for smaller class sizes.

Affordable

Inexpensive and reasonably priced. The city needs more affordable housing for young families.

Analyze

To examine methodically and in detail. Scientists analyze data to discover important patterns.

Apparent

Clearly visible or understood; obvious. It became apparent that the original plan would not work.

Appreciate

To recognize the full worth of something. I really appreciate all the help you gave me today.

Approach

A way of dealing with something. We need a fresh approach to solve this technical problem.

Appropriate

Suitable or proper in the circumstances. Wear appropriate clothing for a formal job interview.

Assume

To suppose something to be true without proof. Do not assume everyone agrees with your decision.

Benefit

An advantage or positive result gained from something. Regular exercise brings many health benefits.

Brief

Short in duration or extent. The manager gave a brief summary of the weekly updates.

Capable

Having the ability or fitness for a task. She is capable of handling complex design projects.

Clarify

To make a statement less confused and clearer. Could you clarify what you meant by that comment?

Collaborate

To work jointly on an activity or project. Multiple teams collaborate to build the mobile app.

Complex

Consisting of many different and connected parts. The human brain is an extremely complex organ.

Consistent

Acting or done in the same way over time. Consistent practice is the key to mastering an instrument.

Crucial

Decisive or critical, especially in the success of something. Water is crucial for the survival of all living things.

Demonstrate

To clearly show the existence or truth of something. The experiment aims to demonstrate how gravity works.

Determine

To establish or decide firmly. Lab tests will determine the exact cause of the illness.

Diverse

Showing a great deal of variety; very different. London is home to a culturally diverse population.

Efficient

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort. The new engine is far more fuel efficient.

Emphasize

To give special importance or prominence to something. The coach emphasized teamwork during the meeting.

Enable

To give someone the authority or means to do something. Passports enable citizens to travel internationally.

Enhance

To intensify, increase, or improve the quality of something. Salt can enhance the natural flavors of food.

Ensure

To make certain that something will occur. Please ensure that all windows are closed before leaving.

Establish

To set up an organization, system, or rule. The school was established more than fifty years ago.

Estimate

Roughly calculate or judge the value, number, or quantity. Contractors estimate the repairs will take two weeks.

Evidence

Facts or information indicating whether a belief is true. Detectives searched the scene for fingerprint evidence.

Expand

To become or make larger or more extensive. The company plans to expand its business abroad.

Flexible

Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances. My employer offers flexible working hours.

Fundamental

Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.

Generate

To produce or create something. Solar panels generate clean electricity for the home.

Identify

To establish or indicate who or what someone or something is. Can you identify the man in this photograph?

Impact

A marked effect or influence. Social media has a huge impact on modern communication.

Implement

To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect. The school will implement a new attendance policy.

Indicate

To point out or show something. Red traffic lights indicate that vehicles must stop.

Initial

Existing or occurring at the beginning. My initial reaction to the proposal was very positive.

Insight

An accurate and deep understanding of a complex issue. The book offers great insight into human psychology.

Maintain

To cause or enable a condition or situation to continue. It is important to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.

Modify

To make partial or minor changes to something. You can modify the recipe to suit your dietary needs.

Motivate

To provide someone with a reason for doing something. Praise helps motivate students to study harder.

Obtain

To get, acquire, or secure something. You must obtain a permit before starting construction.

Obvious

Easily perceived or understood; clear. The obvious solution was to restart the frozen computer.

Participate

To take part in an action or event. All students are encouraged to participate in sports.

Perceive

To become aware of or interpret something in a particular way. People perceive colors differently in low light.

Potential

Having the capacity to develop into something in the future. The young athlete has enormous potential.

Primary

Of chief importance; principal. Good customer service is our primary objective.

Relevant

Closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. Include only relevant work experience on your resume.

Rely

To depend on with full trust or confidence. Commuters rely on trains to get to work on time.

Require

To need something for a particular purpose. Most universities require proof of graduation.

Resolve

To settle or find a solution to a problem. Talking openly can resolve misunderstandings quickly.

Significant

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention. There was a significant drop in prices this month.