Vocabularies

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noun
/dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti/

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.

"His dexterity in playing the violin is remarkable."

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adept

adjective
/əˈdɛpt/

Very skilled or proficient at something; expert.

"She is adept at solving complex problems."

adjective
/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"The architect is meticulous about every detail."

noun
/ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; a barrier.

"His lack of funds was a major impediment to his success."

verb
/əˈmiː.li.ə.reɪt/

To make or become better; to improve or enhance.

"The new policies aim to ameliorate working conditions."

noun
/ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ənz/

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action; the effects or results of something.

"The economic repercussions of war are severe."

noun
/daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

"The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is evident."

noun
/ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

"The juxtaposition of colors in this painting is striking."

verb
/ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt/

To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

"The government plans to expedite the vaccine distribution."

noun
/ˈplæn.ɪŋ/

The process of making plans for something; detailed arrangement beforehand.

"Planning ahead is crucial for success."

noun
prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən

The action of delaying or postponing something.

"Procrastination reduces productivity and increases stress."

noun
ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

Careful and persistent work or effort.

"Success requires diligence and patience."

adjective
məˈtɪk.jə.ləs

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"He is meticulous in his work."

adjective
əˈdrɔɪt

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

"She is adroit at solving complex problems."

verb
ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

"The teacher scrutinized the students' assignments."

noun
ˌpʌŋk.tʃuˈæl.ə.t̬i

The fact or quality of being on time.

"Punctuality is a sign of professionalism."

noun
əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

"He accepted the challenge with alacrity."

verb
ˈek.spə.daɪt

Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

"The manager expedited the approval process."

noun
ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

"Perseverance is key to success."

adjective
ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

Wrong; incorrect.

"His assumptions were completely erroneous."

adjective
ˈkɑːɡ.nɪ.zənt

Having knowledge or being aware of.

"He is cognizant of the risks involved."

noun
ˌiː.kwəˈlɪb.ri.əm

A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.

"The ecosystem maintains a natural equilibrium."

adjective
præɡˈmæt̬.ɪk

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

"She took a pragmatic approach to solving the issue."

noun
əˈlɑːt.mənt

The action of distributing or sharing something out among a number of recipients.

"The government announced the allotment of funds."