Vocabularies

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adjective
əˈblɪv.i.əs

Being completely unaware of surrounding events.

"He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading."

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mitigate

verb
ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt

To reduce the severity of damage or problems.

"Proper planning can mitigate financial risks."

verb
rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

"He decided to relinquish his position as CEO."

noun
/prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

The action of delaying or postponing something important.

"Procrastination often leads to last-minute stress."

noun
/ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

A hindrance or obstruction in doing or achieving something.

"Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project."

adjective
/suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

"His speech contained too many superfluous details."

noun
/ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns/

Careful and persistent work or effort.

"His diligence earned him a promotion."

noun
/ˈplæn.ɪŋ/

The process of making plans for something.

"Proper planning ensures efficiency and success."

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haphazard

adjective
/ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

"His haphazard approach led to project failure."

verb
/ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt/

Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

"Stock prices fluctuate daily in the market."

adjective
/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

"The architect was meticulous in designing the blueprint."

noun
/ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

The ability to produce a desired or intended result.

"The efficacy of the new drug was tested in clinical trials."

noun
/kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/

A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.

"His complacency led to a decline in performance."

noun
/deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

"The company's poor management led to a financial debacle."

noun
/ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

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

"The ambiguity in his statement created confusion."

verb
/ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

"The lawyer scrutinized the contract for any loopholes."

noun
/dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.

"The financial report showed a discrepancy in the accounts."

adjective
/ˌɪn.dɪˈspɛn.sə.bəl/

Absolutely necessary; essential.

"Water is indispensable for human survival."

noun
/ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

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

"The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade."

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parenting

noun
/ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

"Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence."

adjective
/ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

"Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence."

adjective
/pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

"Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children."

adjective
/ˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

Fair and impartial; treating all parties with justice and without bias.

"Equitable treatment in parenting fosters a healthy family environment."

noun
/ɔːˈtɒn.ə.mi/

The right or condition of self-government; independence and the ability to make one's own decisions.

"Encouraging autonomy in children helps them build confidence."