Vocabularies

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noun
/prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

The action of delaying or postponing something.

"Procrastination can hinder success."

adjective
/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"She is meticulous about her work."

adjective
/ɪɡˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt/

Unreasonably high; excessive.

"The hotel charges exorbitant prices."

verb
/ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

To divide into sections or categories; to separate into distinct parts.

"He tends to compartmentalize his emotions."

noun
/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/

Critical observation or examination; close and careful study.

"The contract is under strict scrutiny."

noun
/ˈfɔː.saɪt/

The ability to predict or plan for the future; prudent concern for the future.

"Good foresight is essential for success."

adjective
/ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

Extremely thorough and careful; demanding exact conformity to rules.

"The training program is extremely rigorous."

verb
/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

To make something less intense or severe; to relieve or reduce.

"Meditation can help alleviate stress."

verb
/ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

To reach the highest point or final stage; to result in.

"The negotiations culminated in an agreement."

noun
/ədˈhɪə.rəns/

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

"Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization."

noun
/ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈæl.ə.ti/

The quality or habit of being on time; arriving or occurring at the scheduled time.

"His punctuality at work is commendable."

noun
/ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

"The new policy had serious repercussions."

verb
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/

To make something more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

"The company is streamlining its processes."

verb
/ˌriːˈvaɪ.təl.aɪz/

To give new life and vitality to something; to restore to a former state.

"The government plans to revitalize the economy."

noun
/taɪm ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

The process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent on specific activities to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.

"Time management is essential for success."

noun
/kəˈnʌn.drəm/

A confusing and difficult problem or question; a puzzle or riddle.

"The scientist faced a conundrum in the experiment."

noun
/kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/

The action or fact of forming a united whole; unity and solidarity.

"The team's cohesion was vital for their success."

adjective
/ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl/

Fair and impartial; treating everyone equally.

"The judge gave an equitable decision."

noun
/əˈlɒt.mənt/

The action of allotting or assigning something as a share or portion.

"The government announced the allotment of funds."

verb
/ˌkɒm.pɑːt ˈmen.təl.aɪz/

To divide into separate sections or categories; to separate into distinct parts.

"She tends to compartmentalize her personal and work life."

verb
/dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/

To describe or portray something precisely; to outline or define clearly.

"The report delineates the roles of employees."

verb
/ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz/

To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate; to coordinate in time.

"The dancers synchronized their movements perfectly."

adjective
/præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.

"He takes a pragmatic approach to solving problems."

adjective
/kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; favorable to.

"A quiet environment is conducive to studying."