Vocabularies

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noun
kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

"He felt compunction after lying to his friend."

adjective
ɪɡˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt

Unreasonably high; excessive.

"The hotel charged an exorbitant price."

adjective
ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

"Death is an inevitable part of life."

adjective
rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

"The resilient athlete recovered quickly."

adjective
ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

"His indomitable spirit led to success."

verb
əˈliː.vi.eɪt

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.

"The medicine helped alleviate his pain."

noun
ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən

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

"The scandal had severe repercussions."

noun
prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən

The tendency to delay important tasks or work.

"Excessive procrastination affects work performance."

adjective
pɚˈnɪʃ.əs

Having the capability to cause severe and gradual harm or damage.

"Misinformation can have pernicious effects on society."

verb
ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.

"The project began to languish due to a lack of funding."

noun
æmˈbɪv.ə.ləns

Having conflicting feelings or opinions about the same subject.

"She felt ambivalence about moving to a new city."

verb
ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

"He tried to circumvent the security system."

noun
ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

The habit of following rules and maintaining self-control or regulation skills.

"Regular exercise requires discipline and consistency."

noun
kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

Being satisfied with current state and not trying to improve.

"Too much complacency can hinder personal growth."

noun
prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

A difficult or confusing situation.

"He found himself in a financial predicament."

noun
təˈnæs.ə.ti

The ability to persist in difficult situations.

"His tenacity helped him achieve success despite obstacles."

noun
ˈkæt̬.ə.lɪst

An element that speeds up a process or change.

"The new policy acted as a catalyst for economic growth."

noun
ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

Dedication and focus towards work.

"Success comes with patience and diligence."

adjective
ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

"The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully."

noun
ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si

The degree of being effective in achieving specific goals.

"The efficacy of a new drug must be tested before approval."

adjective
ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

Happening irregularly, not continuously.

"The rain was intermittent throughout the day."

verb
ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs

To help improve or strengthen something.

"The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson."

noun
ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

Extreme irritation or frustration.

"He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again."

adjective
ʌnˈweɪ.vər.ɪŋ

Remaining steadfast and determined in any situation.

"She showed unwavering commitment to her goals."