English Vocabulary

Cards · 52

Resilient

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

Candid

Truthful and straightforward; frank. He gave a candid interview about his struggles with mental health.

Pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations. They took a pragmatic approach to solving the budget deficit.

Meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. The researcher kept meticulous notes throughout the experiment.

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear. The ending of the movie was deliberately ambiguous.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Having empathy helps managers support their team members effectively.

Lucid

Expressed clearly; easy to understand. She gave a lucid explanation of a complex scientific topic.

Eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. The president delivered an eloquent speech that inspired the nation.

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. The editor deleted superfluous details to make the article concise.

Inevitable

Certain to happen; unavoidable. Aging is an inevitable part of the human experience.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere. Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

Ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time. The beauty of cherry blossoms is famous but ephemeral.

Anomalous

Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. Scientists noted an anomalous spike in ocean temperatures.

Tenacious

Tending to keep a firm hold of something; persistent. Her tenacious work ethic earned her the promotion.

Apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Voter apathy remains a significant challenge during local elections.

Mitigate

Make something bad less severe, serious, or painful. Planting trees helps mitigate the effects of urban heat.

Prudent

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future. It is prudent to save an emergency fund for unexpected costs.

Venerable

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age or character. The venerable professor retired after fifty years of teaching.

Nostalgia

A sentimental longing for the past. Listening to old songs filled him with nostalgia for his youth.

Cognizant

Having knowledge or being aware of something. Politicians must remain cognizant of the public's needs.

Scrutinize

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. Regulators will scrutinize the bank's financial transactions.

Pernicious

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. Misinformation can have a pernicious influence on democracy.

Gregarious

Fond of company; sociable. He is a gregarious host who loves throwing large dinner parties.

Reticent

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. She was reticent about discussing her private life with coworkers.

Complacent

Showing uncritical satisfaction with oneself or achievements. The champion grew complacent and lost to a hungrier opponent.

Deterrent

A thing that discourages someone from doing something. Strict penalties act as an effective deterrent against crime.

Fastidious

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. He was fastidious about the cleanliness of his kitchen.

Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people. The lecture dealt with esoteric theories of quantum physics.

Voracious

Wanting or devouring great quantities of food or information. She has always been a voracious reader of mystery novels.

Clandestine

Kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. The spies held a clandestine meeting in an abandoned warehouse.

Enigmatic

Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. The Mona Lisa is famous for her enigmatic smile.

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly. The benevolent donor funded scholarships for underprivileged students.

Malevolent

Having or showing a wish to do evil to others. The villain hatched a malevolent plan to destroy the city.

Spurious

Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. The claim was based on spurious data that could not be replicated.

Vindicate

Clear someone of blame or suspicion. New DNA evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

Acrimonious

Angry and bitter in tone or language. The divorce proceedings ended in an acrimonious legal battle.

Onerous

Involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome. Preparing tax documents can be an onerous task.

Sycophant

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important to gain advantage. The executive was surrounded by sycophants who praised every idea.

Cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. The market was filled with a cacophony of shouting vendors and car horns.

Euphoria

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. Winning the championship caused pure euphoria among the players.

Trepidation

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. She stepped onto the stage with a sense of trepidation.

Exacerbate

Make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse. Lack of sleep will only exacerbate your health problems.

Alleviate

Make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe. Painkillers helped alleviate the discomfort after surgery.

Impetuous

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care. He made an impetuous decision to quit his job on the spot.

Circumspect

Wary and unwilling to take risks. Investors are being circumspect due to current market volatility.

Ostentatious

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display to impress others. He wore an ostentatious gold watch covered in diamonds.

Skeptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. Consumers are skeptical about claims made in online advertisements.

Capricious

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. Weather in the mountains can be notoriously capricious.

Innocuous

Not harmful or offensive. What seemed like an innocuous question upset the entire panel.

Placid

Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful. The boat drifted slowly across the placid surface of the lake.

Disparate

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison. The committee brought together people with disparate backgrounds.

Prolific

Producing much fruit or foliage or many works. The prolific author published over twenty novels during his career.