Week 2 Flashcards
(10 cards)
Efficient
*Meaning: Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example: “The new software made our work much more efficient.”
Obtain
*Meaning: To get or acquire something, especially through effort.
*Example: “You need to obtain a permit before starting the construction.”
Convey
*Meaning: To communicate or express something, typically through words or actions.
*Example: “She tried to convey her feelings through a letter.”
Reluctant
*Meaning: Unwilling or hesitant to do something.
*Example: “He was reluctant to accept the new responsibilities at work.”
Comprehensive
*Meaning: Covering all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
*Example: “The company offered a comprehensive training program for all employees.”
Abundant
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Meaning: Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.
- Example: “This region has abundant natural resources.”
Persuade
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Meaning: To convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.
- Example: “I managed to persuade him to join us on the trip.”
Precipitate
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Meaning: To cause an event or situation to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.
- Example: “The sudden drop in prices precipitated a financial crisis.”
Significant
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Meaning: Important or notable in effect or meaning.
- Example: “This discovery was a significant breakthrough in the field of medicine.”
Tolerate
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Meaning: To allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of something without interference.
- Example: “She could not tolerate the loud noise coming from the construction site.”