Set 5 Flashcards
(31 cards)
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embrace
Definition: to accept willingly or enthusiastically
Example: She embraced the new idea with enthusiasm.
Synonym: welcome
thrive
Definition: to grow or develop well
Example: The plants thrive in sunny conditions.
Synonym: prosper
strive
Definition: to make great efforts to achieve something
Example: He strives for perfection in his work.
Synonym: endeavor
biodegradable
Definition: able to be broken down naturally
Example: These bags are made from biodegradable materials.
Synonym: compostable
pivotal
Definition: of crucial importance
Example: This decision is pivotal to our success.
Synonym: critical
conundrum
Definition: a confusing and difficult problem
Example: The question presents a real conundrum for researchers.
Synonym: puzzle
cohesion
Definition: the action of forming a united whole
Example: Team cohesion improved after the training.
Synonym: unity
picturesque
Definition: visually attractive, like a picture
Example: The village is located in a picturesque valley.
Synonym: scenic
goosebumps
Definition: small bumps on your skin caused by cold or emotion
Example: The scary story gave me goosebumps.
Synonym: chills
tangible
Definition: perceptible by touch; real
Example: She needed tangible proof of his guilt.
Synonym: palpable
elaborate
Definition: detailed and complicated
Example: They made an elaborate plan for the party.
Synonym: intricate
retain
Definition: to keep or continue to have
Example: He retained control of the business.
Synonym: preserve
meticulous
Definition: showing great attention to detail
Example: She is meticulous in her research.
Synonym: precise
vivid
Definition: producing powerful feelings or strong images
Example: He gave a vivid description of the accident.
Synonym: bright
convey
Definition: to communicate or make known
Example: She struggled to convey her feelings.
Synonym: express
ambiguous
Definition: open to more than one interpretation
Example: His answer was intentionally ambiguous.
Synonym: unclear
skeptical
Definition: not easily convinced; having doubts
Example: She’s skeptical of their promises.
Synonym: doubtful
notion
Definition: an idea or belief
Example: He had no notion of what to do.
Synonym: concept
reinforce
Definition: to strengthen or support
Example: The news reinforced her opinion.
Synonym: strengthen
subtle
Definition: not obvious or easily noticeable
Example: There was a subtle change in her tone.
Synonym: delicate
diverse
Definition: showing a great deal of variety
Example: The school has a diverse student body.
Synonym: varied
rigid
Definition: not flexible or able to change
Example: The rules are too rigid to allow exceptions.
Synonym: stiff
assess
Definition: to evaluate or estimate
Example: The teacher assessed the students’ essays.
Synonym: evaluate
