1. Adaptation
a change that helps something fit new conditions
Animals develop adaptation to survive harsh climates.
Her quick adaptation to the new job impressed everyone.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Adaptation | a change that helps something fit new conditions Animals develop adaptation to survive harsh climates. Her quick adaptation to the new job impressed everyone. |
| 2. Ambiguity | something unclear or open to multiple meanings The contract had too much ambiguity to sign confidently. He avoided ambiguity by explaining his plan clearly. |
| 3. Antidote | a remedy that counteracts a harmful effect Laughter can be a good antidote to stress. The doctor administered an antidote to the poison. |
| 4. Apex | the highest point of something The climbers finally reached the apex of the mountain. Her performance represented the apex of her career. |
| 5. Artifact | an object made by humans |
| 6. Aspire | to strongly want to achieve something He aspires to become a successful architect. Many students aspire to study at top universities. |
| 7. Blueprint | a detailed plan or design The engineers reviewed the blueprint before construction. Her goals served as a blueprint for her future. |
| 8. Chronicle | to record events in order The book chronicles his journey across Africa. Journalists often chronicle important moments in history. |
| 9. Clarify | to make something easier to understand She asked him to clarify the instructions. The teacher clarified the concept with examples. |
| 10. Cohesion | the act of sticking together or forming a unified whole Team cohesion improved after the workshop. Water molecules show strong cohesion. |
| 11. Composure | calmness in stressful situations He maintained his composure during the interview. Her composure helped resolve the conflict. |
| 12. Consensus | general agreement among a group The team reached a consensus after long discussion. There is no consensus on the best solution yet. |
| 13. Constraint | a limitation or restriction Time constraints forced them to work quickly. Budget constraints delayed the project. |
| 14. Connotation | the emotional or implied meaning of a word The word “home” has a warm connotation. Be careful of negative connotations when choosing terms. |
| 15. Conserve | to protect and save resources We should conserve water during dry seasons. The organization works to conserve wildlife habitats. |
| 16. Cynicism | the belief that people act mainly for self-interest His cynicism made him doubt every compliment. The movie portrays society with a tone of cynicism. |
| 17. Dazzle | to impress greatly Her speech dazzled the entire audience. The city lights dazzled him at night. |
| 18. Debris | scattered pieces of something broken or destroyed Rescuers removed debris after the storm. Debris covered the road |
| 19. Deliberation | careful thought before making a decision The jury reached a verdict after long deliberation. He spoke with deliberation |
| 20. Derive | to obtain or come from a source Many English words derive from Latin. She derives motivation from helping others. |
| 21. Deteriorate | to become worse over time The building began to deteriorate after years of neglect. His health deteriorated due to stress. |
| 22. Diligence | careful and persistent effort Her diligence earned her a promotion. Success often requires patience and diligence. |
| 23. Discretion | the ability to make responsible |
| 24. Disrupt | to interrupt or cause disorder The loud noise disrupted the meeting. A sudden shutdown disrupted their workflow. |
| 25. Doctrine | a set of beliefs held by a group The doctrine influenced their political views. Religious doctrines vary across cultures. |
| 26. Dormant | inactive but capable of becoming active later The volcano had been dormant for decades. Old habits can remain dormant until triggered. |
| 27. Eccentric | unusual or unconventional in behavior His eccentric habits made him memorable. She decorated her house in an eccentric style. |
| 28. Eclectic | selecting from various sources or styles Her music taste is eclectic. The restaurant offers an eclectic menu. |
| 29. Elude | to escape or avoid something The solution continued to elude them. The suspect managed to elude capture. |
| 30. Embark | to start a journey or major project They embarked on a mission to help refugees. She is ready to embark on her new career path. |
| 31. Endeavor | an effort or attempt to achieve something His scientific endeavor led to major discoveries. They supported her endeavor to start a business. |
| 32. Engulf | to completely cover or surround The fire engulfed the warehouse. He felt engulfed by emotions. |
| 33. Entail | to involve something as a necessary part The job entails travel to different countries. Success entails hard work and consistency. |
| 34. Entice | to attract or persuade with something appealing The aroma of food enticed customers inside. Discounts can entice people to buy more. |
| 35. Erode | to wear away slowly The river eroded the rocks over time. Harsh criticism can erode confidence. |
| 36. Euphoria | a strong feeling of happiness and excitement Winning the award filled her with euphoria. The crowd felt euphoria after the victory. |
| 37. Exempt | free from obligation Students with high grades were exempt from the exam. He is exempt from taxes due to his status. |
| 38. Excerpt | a short part taken from a larger text They read an excerpt from the novel. The documentary included excerpts from old interviews. |
| 39. Feasible | possible and practical to achieve They explored feasible solutions for the problem. The plan is ambitious but feasible. |
| 40. Fervor | intense excitement or passion The fans cheered with great fervor. She pursued her goals with unwavering fervor. |
| 41. Fickle | likely to change suddenly The weather is extremely fickle this week. Public opinion can be fickle. |
| 42. Fluctuate | to change constantly Prices fluctuate during the holiday season. His mood tends to fluctuate often. |
| 43. Formidable | very powerful or intimidating They faced a formidable opponent. Climbing the mountain was a formidable challenge. |
| 44. Friction | conflict or resistance between people or things There was friction between the two departments. Friction between surfaces causes heat. |
| 45. Futile | useless or ineffective Their efforts were futile without support. It felt futile to argue any further. |
| 46. Gratify | to satisfy or please Her success gratified her parents. Positive feedback gratifies the team. |
| 47. Hinder | to make something difficult or slow Heavy rain hindered their travel. Lack of confidence can hinder progress. |
| 48. Immerse | to deeply involve or cover completely She immersed herself in her studies. The diver immersed his body in the cold water. |
| 49. Impede | to slow or block progress Road construction impeded traffic. Fear can impede growth. |
| 50. Imply | to suggest something without directly saying it His tone implied disappointment. She didn't imply anything negative. |
| 51. Incentive | something that motivates a person to act The company offered bonuses as an incentive. A clear goal can be a strong incentive to work harder. |
| 52. Incline | to tend toward or show a preference for something He seems inclined to accept the offer. She is inclined to trust people easily. |
| 53. Indifferent | having no particular interest or concern He felt indifferent about the outcome. The audience looked indifferent during the speech. |
| 54. Inevitable | certain to happen and impossible to avoid Change is inevitable in every industry. It was inevitable that rumors would spread. |
| 55. Infer | to conclude something based on evidence From his tone |
| 56. Inhibit | to hold back or restrain Fear can inhibit creativity. Certain chemicals inhibit the growth of bacteria. |
| 57. Integrity | honesty and strong moral principles She earned respect due to her integrity. Integrity is essential in professional environments. |
| 58. Intricate | complex and detailed She admired the intricate design of the necklace. The puzzle was more intricate than it looked. |
| 59. Intuition | the ability to understand something without reasoning Her intuition told her something was wrong. Good decisions sometimes rely on intuition. |
| 60. Ironic | opposite of what is expected It was ironic that the fire station burned down. His apology sounded ironic rather than sincere. |
| 61. Jargon | specialized language used by a group Medical jargon can be confusing to patients. They simplified the jargon to make the report clear. |
| 62. Legitimate | lawful or acceptable The business provided legitimate financial records. He raised legitimate concerns about the plan. |
| 63. Lofty | high |
| 64. Lucrative | producing a lot of profit He switched careers because the new job was lucrative. Investing in real estate can be lucrative. |
| 65. Manifest | to show or display clearly Her talent manifested at a young age. Stress can manifest as physical symptoms. |
| 66. Meticulous | showing great attention to detail He is meticulous in his research. Her meticulous planning saved the project. |
| 67. Mimic | to imitate someone or something Children often mimic their parents’ behavior. The robot can mimic human gestures. |
| 68. Mitigate | to reduce the severity of something They planted trees to mitigate air pollution. Training can mitigate workplace errors. |
| 69. Mundane | ordinary and lacking excitement He wanted to escape his mundane routine. Even mundane tasks can feel satisfying when completed. |
| 70. Notion | an idea or belief She dismissed the notion that she was unqualified. He had a vague notion of how the machine worked. |
| 71. Obscure | not well known or difficult to understand The meaning of the poem was obscure. He mentioned an obscure fact about history. |
| 72. Obstruct | to block or prevent movement or progress Fallen trees obstructed the road. His attitude obstructed the discussion. |
| 73. Optimal | best or most effective She arranged her schedule for optimal productivity. The engine runs at optimal performance under low heat. |
| 74. Overt | done openly without hiding He made an overt attempt to impress her. There was overt hostility in their conversation. |
| 75. Paradox | something that seems contradictory but may be true It’s a paradox that silence can be loud. The paradox of choice can make decision-making harder. |
| 76. Paramount | more important than anything else Safety is paramount in this industry. Her career was of paramount importance to her. |
| 77. Perceive | to become aware of something through the senses She perceived a slight change in his tone. People perceive risk differently. |
| 78. Persist | to continue despite difficulty He persisted even when others doubted him. Good habits persist with consistent effort. |
| 79. Pivotal | extremely important or central This decision is pivotal for the company’s future. The invention played a pivotal role in modern technology. |
| 80. Pragmatic | practical and focused on real solutions He took a pragmatic approach to the challenge. Pragmatic thinking helps in crisis situations. |
| 81. Precede | to come before something A short introduction preceded the lecture. Thunder often precedes heavy rain. |
| 82. Predominant | the most common or strongest Blue is the predominant color in the painting. She has a predominant role in the project. |
| 83. Preliminary | done before the main event They held a preliminary meeting to discuss details. Preliminary results look promising. |
| 84. Presume | to assume something is true without proof I presume you’ve read the instructions. They presumed he would accept the offer. |
| 85. Prolong | to make something last longer He prolonged the meeting with unnecessary questions. Rest can prolong the recovery process. |
| 86. Prominent | well known or easily noticeable She is a prominent figure in the community. The tower is a prominent landmark. |
| 87. Prospect | the possibility of something happening She was excited by the prospect of traveling. The prospect of failure worried him. |
| 88. Prosper | to succeed or grow strong The small business began to prosper. Communities prosper when education improves. |
| 89. Rational | based on clear and logical thinking He made a rational decision after reviewing the facts. Try to stay rational during stressful moments. |
| 90. Refine | to improve something by making small changes They refined the software to enhance performance. She refined her speech before the presentation. |
| 91. Reluctant | unwilling or hesitant He felt reluctant to speak in public. She was reluctant to accept help. |
| 92. Render | to cause something to become a certain way The storm rendered the road unusable. His actions rendered the agreement invalid. |
| 93. Revoke | to officially cancel something The government revoked his license. They threatened to revoke the contract. |
| 94. Scarce | limited in availability Fresh water is becoming scarce in some regions. Good opportunities can be scarce in tough times. |
| 95. Scrutiny | careful and detailed examination The plan is under close scrutiny. Public projects often face heavy scrutiny. |
| 96. Simulate | to imitate a situation or process The program simulates real driving conditions. Doctors use models to simulate surgery. |
| 97. Skeptical | doubting or not easily convinced He was skeptical of the advertisement. People are skeptical about miracle cures. |
| 98. Substantial | large in amount or importance He made a substantial contribution to research. They invested a substantial amount of money. |
| 99. Suppress | to stop or control something forcefully He tried to suppress his laughter. The government attempted to suppress the protest. |
| 100. Tactic | a planned way to achieve something They used a clever tactic to win the debate. Changing tactics helped them succeed. |