Vocabularies

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fortitude

noun
ˈfɔː.tɪ.tjuːd

Courage in pain or adversity; mental strength in facing difficulty.

"He showed great fortitude during the crisis."

adjective
dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.

"A judicious decision can prevent future problems."

noun
kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

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

"Cognition plays a key role in learning."

noun
ˌmɛt.ə.kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes; thinking about thinking.

"Metacognition helps improve problem-solving skills."

adjective
præɡˈmæt.ɪk

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

"A pragmatic approach is essential for problem-solving."

noun
tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

"His tenacity led him to achieve his dreams."

noun
ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns

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

"Perseverance is the key to success."

noun
ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

Careful and persistent work or effort; the quality of working carefully and with effort.

"His diligence earned him a promotion."

noun
sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

"Self-reliance helps build confidence."

noun
ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti

The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; skill or cleverness in devising or combining.

"His ingenuity led to a groundbreaking invention."

noun
ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.

"His versatility made him successful in multiple fields."

adjective
səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

"The sagacious leader guided the nation wisely."

noun
prəˈfɪʃ.ən.si

A high degree of competence or skill; expertise.

"He demonstrated high proficiency in mathematics."

noun
dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

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

"His dexterity in playing the violin impressed everyone."

noun
ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.

"Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project."

noun
ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti

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

"The ambiguity in his statement caused confusion."

noun
ˌvɜːsəˈtɪləti

The ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.

"Her versatility allowed her to excel in various artistic disciplines."

noun
səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən

The quality of being sophisticated; having great knowledge or experience.

"The sophistication of the design impressed everyone at the exhibition."

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timeless

adjective
ˈtaɪmləs

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

"The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations."

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tailored

adjective
ˈteɪləd

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

"He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly."

noun
ˈbleɪzə

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

"He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event."

adjective
ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

Extremely beautiful and delicate.

"The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item."

noun
rɪˈfaɪnmənt

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

"His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd."

noun
ˈsʌtlti

The quality or state of being subtle.

"The subtlety of her argument won over the most skeptical audience."