Adapt
to adjust to new conditions. People often adapt quickly to changing environments. She had to adapt her schedule after starting her new job
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adapt | to adjust to new conditions. People often adapt quickly to changing environments. She had to adapt her schedule after starting her new job |
| Adequate | enough or satisfactory. The food was adequate for everyone. His explanation was adequate but not excellent |
| Advocate | someone who supports a cause. She is a strong advocate for mental health. The lawyer acted as his advocate in court |
| Ambiguous | unclear or having multiple meanings. The instructions were ambiguous. His ambiguous message confused everyone |
| Amiable | friendly and pleasant. The new coworker was amiable. Her amiable attitude made her popular quickly |
| Articulate | able to express ideas clearly. She is articulate in meetings. His articulate answers impressed the panel |
| Assess | to evaluate something. The teacher will assess the students’ progress. We need time to assess the situation |
| Attain | to achieve or reach something. She attained her fitness goal. He worked hard to attain a promotion |
| Authentic | genuine and real. The painting looked authentic. Her honest apology felt authentic |
| Barren | empty or unable to produce life. The land was barren after the drought. His mind felt barren of ideas |
| Benign | harmless or gentle. The doctor said the lump was benign. Her benign smile calmed the child |
| Candid | honest and direct. She gave a candid opinion. His candid response surprised everyone |
| Cautious | careful to avoid risks. He was cautious when driving in the rain. She approached the project with cautious optimism |
| Coherent | logical and clear. His argument was coherent. The plan lacked coherent structure |
| Concur | to agree with someone. I concur with your idea. The team concurred after a short discussion |
| Conspicuous | easily noticeable. Her bright dress was conspicuous. The error became conspicuous during testing |
| Constitute | to form or make something. These parts constitute the whole machine. His actions constitute a violation of the rules |
| Conventional | traditional or common. They followed conventional methods. His taste in music is quite conventional |
| Convey | to communicate or express. His tone conveyed disappointment. The painting conveys deep emotion |
| Criteria | standards used to judge something. We set criteria for selecting candidates. The product met all the criteria |
| Culminate | to reach the highest point. The event will culminate in a concert. Their efforts culminated in success |
| Deduce | to reach a conclusion through reasoning. He deduced the answer quickly. The detective deduced the truth from clues |
| Definitive | final and most authoritative. The book gave a definitive explanation. Her decision was definitive and firm |
| Diligent | hardworking and careful. She is a diligent student. His diligent efforts paid off |
| Diminish | to reduce or lessen. The noise began to diminish. His confidence diminished after the failure |
| Discreet | careful in speech or behavior. She kept the information discreet. He made a discreet inquiry |
| Disperse | to spread out or scatter. The crowd dispersed after the show. The smoke dispersed in the wind |
| Distort | to twist or change something inaccurately. The mirror distorted his reflection. Rumors often distort the truth |
| Diverge | to move or develop in different directions. Their opinions diverged over time. The paths diverge ahead |
| Durable | long-lasting. The material is extremely durable. She bought a durable pair of shoes |
| Elicit | to draw out a response. His joke elicited laughter. The question elicited honest answers |
| Elusive | difficult to find or understand. The solution remained elusive. He chased an elusive dream |
| Endorse | to support or approve. The company endorsed the new policy. Her favorite actor endorsed the product |
| Equitable | fair and equal. The distribution was equitable. We need an equitable solution |
| Erratic | unpredictable or inconsistent. His behavior was erratic. The weather became erratic that week |
| Feasible | possible or practical. The plan is feasible with enough funding. Her idea seemed feasible to the team |
| Fluctuate | to change frequently. Prices fluctuate daily. His mood fluctuates often |
| Formulate | to develop or create systematically. The team formulated a strategy. She formulated a detailed plan |
| Frivolous | not serious or important. The complaint was frivolous. They argued about something frivolous |
| Gracious | polite and kind. She gave a gracious reply. He was gracious despite losing |
| Gratify | to please or satisfy. The results gratified the team. Her success gratified her parents |
| Hamper | to delay or obstruct. The rain hampered construction. His injury hampered his performance |
| Hostile | unfriendly or aggressive. The crowd turned hostile. They entered a hostile environment |
| Hypothetical | based on an assumption. It was a hypothetical question. The scenario is purely hypothetical |
| Imminent | about to happen soon. A storm is imminent. The deadline was imminent and stressful |
| Impartial | not biased. The judge was impartial. She gave an impartial review |
| Implement | to carry out a plan. The policy was implemented last week. They implemented new security measures |
| Implicit | suggested but not directly stated. His tone carried implicit meaning. The rules were implicit in the contract |
| Incessant | nonstop or continuous. The noise was incessant. Her incessant talking annoyed him |
| Incentive | a reward to encourage action. The bonus was a good incentive. They offered incentives to employees |
| Incisive | sharp and clear thinking. Her analysis was incisive. His incisive comments ended the debate |
| Infringe | to violate or break a rule. That act infringes the law. The company infringed on privacy rights |
| Innovative | creative and original. The design was innovative. She proposed an innovative solution |
| Insightful | showing deep understanding. His comment was insightful. She wrote an insightful article |
| Integral | essential or necessary. Teamwork is integral to success. This part is integral to the machine |
| Jeopardize | to put in danger. His actions jeopardized the mission. Don’t jeopardize your future |
| Jovial | cheerful and friendly. She remained jovial all day. His jovial mood lifted everyone’s spirits |
| Legitimate | lawful or reasonable. The concern was legitimate. They made a legitimate complaint |
| Lucrative | profitable. The business became lucrative. She found a lucrative career path |
| Mediocre | average or not very good. The movie was mediocre. His performance was mediocre at best |
| Meticulous | extremely careful with details. She is meticulous in her work. He checked every detail meticulously |
| Mitigate | to make something less severe. They took steps to mitigate the risk. Her apology mitigated the tension |
| Modest | humble or not extreme. His achievements made him modest. The restaurant has modest prices |
| Mundane | ordinary or dull. The task was mundane. She escaped her mundane routine |
| Negligent | careless. The company was negligent in safety. His negligent attitude caused problems |
| Notion | an idea or belief. She rejected the notion completely. He had no notion of the danger |
| Obsolete | outdated or no longer used. The device is now obsolete. Fax machines are almost obsolete |
| Optimistic | hopeful about the future. She remained optimistic. His optimistic outlook inspired others |
| Organize | to arrange in order. They organized the files. She organized a small event |
| Overwhelm | to overpower emotionally or physically. The work overwhelmed him. She felt overwhelmed by the news |
| Participate | to take part. Many students participated. She refused to participate in the activity |
| Perceive | to understand or interpret. He perceived a change in her tone. She perceived the situation differently |
| Plausible | reasonable or believable. His explanation sounded plausible. The story was plausible enough to trust |
| Precarious | uncertain or risky. His position was precarious. They walked along a precarious path |
| Prejudice | an unfair opinion. Prejudice harms communities. She faced prejudice at school |
| Prevail | to win or succeed. Truth will prevail. Their team prevailed in the match |
| Prohibit | to forbid. Smoking is prohibited here. The rules prohibit late submissions |
| Prominent | well-known or important. She is a prominent figure. The tower is a prominent landmark |
| Prudent | careful or wise. It was a prudent decision. They acted with prudent caution |
| Rational | based on reason. His choice was rational. She remained rational in crisis |
| Reinforce | to strengthen. The teacher reinforced the lesson. They reinforced the structure with steel |
| Reluctant | unwilling or hesitant. He was reluctant to speak. She felt reluctant to leave |
| Resilient | able to recover quickly. The community was resilient. Her resilient spirit impressed everyone |
| Scrutinize | to examine closely. The inspector scrutinized every detail. She scrutinized the contract carefully |
| Simulate | to imitate conditions. They simulated flight conditions. The game simulates real driving |
| Subtle | delicate or not obvious. She made a subtle change. The flavor was subtle but pleasant |
| Substantiate | to prove or support. He could not substantiate his claim. They substantiated the findings with data |
| Tangible | real or touchable. The progress was tangible. She needed tangible evidence |
| Terminate | to end. They terminated the contract. The meeting terminated early |
| Timid | shy or lacking confidence. The child was timid. He gave a timid smile |
| Validate | to confirm or approve. The results validated the theory. Her success validated her hard work |
| Versatile | able to do many things. He is a versatile actor. The tool is extremely versatile |
| Viable | workable or capable of success. The plan was viable. They found a viable solution |
| Vigilant | watchful and alert. The guards stayed vigilant. She remained vigilant all night. |