prefer[pɹɪˈfɜː]
to like one thing more than another
ExamplesI prefer tea to coffee.
verbs
avoid[əˈvɔɪd]
to keep away from something
ExamplesAvoid the traffic.
verbs
generous[ˈd͡ʒɛn(ə)ɹəs]
willing to give freely
ExamplesA generous gift.
adjectives
allow[əˈlaʊ]
to let someone do something
ExamplesThey allow pets.
verbs
prevent[pɹɪˈvɛnt]
to stop something from happening
ExamplesPrevent mistakes early.
verbs
confident[ˈkɒnfɪdənt]
sure of yourself
ExamplesA confident speaker.
adjectives
increase[ɪnˈkɹiːs]
to become or make larger
ExamplesPrices increase.
verbs
reduce[ɹɪˈd͡ʒuːs]
to make smaller
ExamplesReduce your speed.
verbs
achieve[əˈt͡ʃiːv]
to succeed in doing something
ExamplesAchieve your goals.
verbs
curious[ˈkjʊə.ɹi.əs]
wanting to know things
ExamplesA curious child.
adjectives
consider[kənˈsɪd.ə]
to think carefully about
ExamplesConsider the risks.
verbs
describe[dɪˈskɹaɪb]
to say what something is like
ExamplesDescribe the room.
verbs
approach[əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ]
to come near; a method
ExamplesApproach slowly.
verbsnouns
receive[ɹɪˈsiːv]
to get something given
ExamplesI received a gift.
verbs
similar[ˈsɪm.ɪ.lə]
almost the same
ExamplesTwo similar cases.
adjectives
attempt[əˈtɛmpt]
to try to do something
ExamplesAttempt the task.
verbs
common[ˈkɒmən]
happening often; shared
ExamplesA common mistake.
adjectives
possible[ˈpɒs.ə.bəl]
able to happen
ExamplesA possible answer.
adjectives
maintain[meɪnˈteɪn]
to keep in good condition
ExamplesMaintain the car.
verbs
available[əˈveɪ.lə.bəl]
able to be used or had
ExamplesSeats are available.
adjectives
various[ˈvɛəɹi.əs]
of several kinds
ExamplesFor various reasons.
adjectives
accomplish[əˈkʌm.plɪʃ]
to succeed in completing something
ExamplesWe accomplished our goal.
verbs
obtain[əbˈteɪn]
to get something
ExamplesObtain a licence.
verbs
consequence[ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns]
a result of an action
ExamplesFace the consequences.
nouns
emphasize[ˈɛm.fə.saɪz]
to give special importance to something
ExamplesShe emphasized the deadline.
verbsacademic
propose[pɹəˈpəʊz]
to suggest a plan
ExamplesPropose a solution.
verbs
thorough[ˈθʌɹə]
complete and careful
ExamplesA thorough review is needed.
adjectives
vague[veɪɡ]
not clear or definite
ExamplesHis answer was vague.
adjectives
resolve[ɹɪˈzɒlv]
to settle or decide firmly
ExamplesResolve a dispute.
verbs
reluctant[ɹɪˈlʌktənt]
unwilling and hesitant
ExamplesHe was reluctant to agree.
adjectives
assumption[əˈsʌm(p).ʃ(ə)n]
something accepted as true without proof
ExamplesThat is a false assumption.
nounsacademic
inevitable[ɪˈnɛvɪtəbəl]
certain to happen; unavoidable
ExamplesChange is inevitable.
adjectives
enhance[ɪnˈhɑːns]
to improve the quality of
ExamplesEnhance the image.
verbs
undermine[ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn]
to weaken gradually
ExamplesDoubt can undermine confidence.
verbs
coherent[kəʊˈhɪə.ɹənt]
logical and well organized
ExamplesWrite a coherent argument.
adjectivesacademic
justify[ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ]
to give good reasons for
ExamplesJustify the cost.
verbsacademic
resilient[ɹɪˈzɪl.jənt]
able to recover quickly from difficulties
ExamplesChildren are resilient.
adjectives
pragmatic[pɹæɡˈmætɪk]
dealing with things sensibly and realistically
ExamplesWe need a pragmatic plan.
adjectivesacademic
nuance[ˈnjuː.ɑːns]
a subtle difference in meaning
ExamplesHe missed the nuance.
nounsacademic
interpret[ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt]
to explain the meaning of
ExamplesInterpret the data.
verbsacademic
mitigate[ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt]
to make something bad less severe
ExamplesTrees mitigate the heat.
verbsacademic
ambiguous[æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs]
open to more than one interpretation
ExamplesThe wording is ambiguous.
adjectivesacademic
evaluate[ɪˈvaljʊeɪt]
to judge the value of
ExamplesEvaluate the plan.
verbsacademic
compelling[kəmˈpɛlɪŋ]
evoking strong interest; convincing
ExamplesA compelling argument.
adjectives
inherent[ɪnˈhɪəɹənt]
existing as a natural or permanent part
ExamplesRisk is inherent in trading.
adjectivesacademic
scrutinize[ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz]
to examine or inspect closely
ExamplesAuditors scrutinize the accounts.
verbs
estimate[ˈɛs.tɪ.mət]
to judge an amount roughly
ExamplesEstimate the cost.
verbs
discern[dɪˈsɜːn]
to perceive or recognize something
ExamplesHard to discern the truth.
verbs
comprehensive[ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv]
complete and including everything
ExamplesA comprehensive report.
adjectivesacademic
distinguish[dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ]
to see a difference
ExamplesDistinguish the two.
verbsacademic
substantial[səbˈstænʃəl]
large in amount or importance
ExamplesA substantial change.
adjectives