Discrepancy (n.)
/dɪˈskrɛpənsi/
Synonyms: Difference, inconsistency, disparity
Meaning: A lack of agreement or consistency between two or more things, typically referring to differences or inconsistencies in facts, figures, or statements.
Common collocations: glaring discrepancy, minor discrepancy, discrepancy between, discrepancy in
Example sentence: Despite the discrepancy in our paths, our hearts remained intertwined with the threads of shared memories.
Meticulous (adj.)
/məˈtɪkjʊləs/
Synonyms: Thorough, precise, careful
Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise about small details.
Common collocations: meticulous planning, meticulous attention, meticulous care, meticulous work
Example sentence: In every brushstroke, her meticulous attention to detail mirrored the depth of her love, turning mere canvas into a masterpiece of sentiment.
Ubiquitous (adj.)
/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
Synonyms: Omnipresent, pervasive, widespread
Meaning: Present, or found everywhere.
Common collocations: ubiquitous presence, ubiquitous technology, ubiquitous nature, ubiquitous use
Example sentence: Kindness seemed ubiquitous in this town, spreading like sunshine on a cloudy day.
Intractable (adj.)
/ɪnˈtræktəbəl/
Synonyms: Stubborn, unmanageable, unruly
Meaning: Difficult to manage, control, or deal with.
Common collocations: intractable problem, intractable disease, intractable conflict, intractable situation
Example sentence: We are facing an intractable problem.
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