English Vocabulary

Cards · 52

resilient

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

candid

Truthful, straightforward, and frank. The politician gave a candid interview about his past mistakes.

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail. The accountant kept meticulous records of every transaction.

pragmatic

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically. We need a pragmatic solution rather than an idealistic debate.

ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear. His ambiguous reply left everyone wondering what he truly meant.

empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Good nurses show empathy toward their patients.

diligent

Showing steady and earnest care and effort. Her diligent study habits earned her top marks on the exam.

versatile

Able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions. Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients in cooking.

lucid

Expressed clearly and easy to understand. The professor provided a lucid explanation of quantum physics.

inevitable

Certain to happen; unavoidable. Change is an inevitable part of growing older.

subtle

Delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze. There was a subtle difference in flavor between the two wines.

tenacious

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

superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. Clear writing cuts out superfluous adjectives and adverbs.

ephemeral

Lasting for a very short time. The ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms draws millions of tourists.

ubiquitous

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

profound

Having or showing great knowledge or insight; very deep. The book had a profound impact on my perspective.

scrutinize

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. Customers should scrutinize the terms before signing the contract.

foster

To encourage or promote the development of something. The teacher worked hard to foster curiosity among her students.

mitigate

To make less severe, serious, or painful. Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of global warming.

advocate

To publicly recommend or support. Many doctors advocate a diet rich in vegetables and whole grains.

eloquent

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. The poet gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience to tears.

comprehensive

Complete and including everything that is necessary. The guide offers a comprehensive overview of local history.

feasible

Possible to do easily or conveniently. Building a bridge across the river is technically feasible.

apathy

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Voter apathy has led to low turnout in recent elections.

complacent

Showing smug satisfaction with oneself or achievements. The champion grew complacent and lost his next match.

reconcile

To restore friendly relations between parties. The siblings managed to reconcile after years of estrangement.

authentic

Of undisputed origin; genuine. We ate dinner at a restaurant serving authentic Mexican cuisine.

coherent

Logical and consistent. The essay presented a coherent argument that convinced the reviewers.

discreet

Careful in speech or action to avoid causing offense or revealing secrets. She made a discreet inquiry about the job opening.

elusive

Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. Success remained elusive despite years of hard effort.

frugal

Sparing or economical with money or food. His frugal lifestyle allowed him to save enough to buy a house.

gregarious

Fond of company; sociable. Being gregarious, he quickly made friends at the new university.

hinder

To create difficulties resulting in delay or obstruction. Heavy snow began to hinder rescue operations.

impartial

Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair. A judge must remain impartial throughout the entire trial.

judicious

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. The manager made a judicious use of the limited budget.

kinship

A feeling of being close or similar to other people or things. The teammates developed a strong sense of kinship.

lethargic

Affected by sluggishness and lack of energy. Hot summer afternoons always make me feel lethargic.

mundane

Lacking interest or excitement; dull. She wanted to escape the mundane routine of office paperwork.

nostalgia

A sentimental longing for the past. Hearing that old song filled him with intense nostalgia.

obscure

Not discovered or known about; uncertain. The author was known for quoting obscure medieval texts.

plausible

Seeming reasonable or probable. The detective found her explanation entirely plausible.

quell

To put an end to something, typically by the use of force or calm. The governor sent troops to quell the civil unrest.

redundant

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous. Automated software made several manual tasks redundant.

skeptical

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. Scientists were skeptical about the untested claims.

tangible

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite. The team saw tangible results within a month of training.

unprecedented

Never done or known before. The region experienced an unprecedented heatwave this summer.

validate

To check or prove the validity or accuracy of something. Experimental data helped validate their initial hypothesis.

wary

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers. Travelers should be wary of pickpockets in crowded stations.

zealous

Having or showing great energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause. He was a zealous supporter of environmental conservation.

adversity

Difficulties or misfortune. True character is revealed in how one handles adversity.

benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly. The community center was founded by a benevolent local business owner.

curtail

To reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. The company had to curtail spending due to declining revenue.