Vocabularies

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verb
dɪˈlɪnɪeɪt

Describe or portray something precisely.

"The manager delineated the project requirements clearly to the team."

adjective
strəˈtiːdʒɪk

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

"A strategic approach is required to tackle complex issues."

noun
ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən

The action of making the best or most effective use of a situation or resource.

"Optimization of resources leads to increased productivity."

noun
ˈɛfɪkəsi

The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.

"The efficacy of the new policy was immediately apparent."

adjective
ˈtændʒɪbəl

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

"The tangible results of the project were evident after six months."

noun
səkˈsɛs

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit.

"Hard work and dedication are the keys to success."

noun
ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

"His journey to success became an inspiration for many."

noun
kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

"Cognition plays a crucial role in learning."

adjective
ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs

Concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.

"His fears were rooted in his subconscious."

noun
ˌɪn.tʃuˈɪʃ.ən

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

"Her intuition helped her make the right choice."

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bias

noun
ˈbaɪ.əs

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

"The judge must remain free from bias."

noun
ˌræʃ.ən.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

The process of creating logical explanations for behavior or beliefs that are actually based on other motives.

"His rationalization for being late was unconvincing."

noun
ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.

"His emotionality often influenced his decisions."

noun
ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.

"His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices."

noun
daɪˈlem.ə

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

"She faced a moral dilemma at work."

noun
ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

"He spent hours in contemplation about his future."

noun
dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

Long and careful consideration or discussion of a matter.

"The committee engaged in thorough deliberation."

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judgment

noun
ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

"The judge's judgment was fair and just."

noun
əˈses.mənt

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

"His assessment of the situation was accurate."

adjective
hjʊəˈrɪs.tɪk

Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; using practical experience rather than theory.

"The scientist used a heuristic approach to solve the problem."

noun
ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

"The ambiguity in his speech confused the audience."

noun
ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

"His decision was driven by complete irrationality."

noun
ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

"The teacher conducted a fair evaluation of students."

noun
ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

A liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way.

"His genetic predisposition made him more susceptible to diabetes."