Exacerbate (v.)
/ɪɡˈzæsərˌbeɪt/
Synonyms: Worsen, intensify, aggravate
Meaning: To make a problem or a situation worse.
Common collocations: Exacerbate a problem, exacerbate a situation, exacerbate difficulties.
Example sentence: Try not to exacerbate the problem. Instead, try to be a part of a solution.
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Mitigate (v.)
/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/
Synonyms: Alleviate, lessen, reduce
Meaning: To make something less severe or painful.
Common collocations: Mitigate the risk / damage / harm / consequences, mitigate the effects / impact, mitigate a problem/situation.
Example sentence: Your positive attitude can mitigate any difficulties you face.
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Insurmountable (adj.)
/ɪnˈsɜːr.maʊntəbəl/
Synonyms: Unconquerable, overwhelming, insuperable
Meaning: Impossible to overcome or deal with, typically due to its difficulty or size.
Common collocations: insurmountable obstacle, insurmountable challenge, insurmountable task
Example sentence: It is not an insurmountable problem. Trust me, you can handle it.
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Apprehensive (adj.)
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
Synonyms: Nervous, anxious, worried
Meaning: Feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen in the future; having doubts or concerns.
Common collocations: apprehensive about, apprehensive of, apprehensive mood
Example sentence: Despite feeling apprehensive, remember stepping outside your comfort zone often leads to growth and new opportunities.
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Disgruntled (adj.)
/dɪsˈɡrʌntld/
Synonyms: Unhappy, dissatisfied, discontented
Meaning: Dissatisfied or unhappy, maybe due to an unfair treatment.
Common collocations: disgruntled employee, disgruntled customer, disgruntled workers, disgruntled residents
Example sentence: Even when feeling disgruntled, remember that challenges are temporary, and with patience and resilience, brighter days will come.
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Bewildered (adj.)
/bɪˈwɪldərd/
Synonyms: Confused, puzzled, perplexed
Meaning: Confused, perplexed, or puzzled, perhaps due to a lack of understanding or clarity about something.
Common collocations: bewildered expression, bewildered look, bewildered state, bewildered by
Example sentence: As I watched her sift through old photographs, her eyes filled with tears, I couldn't help but feel bewildered by the depth of emotion hidden within those faded memories.
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Impeccable (adj.)
/ɪmˈpɛkəbl/
Synonyms: Flawless, perfect, faultless
Meaning: Flawless, perfect, or without any faults; of the highest quality or standard.
Common collocations: impeccable manners, impeccable taste, impeccable reputation, impeccable timing
Example sentence: Gloria's presentation was impeccable, with every detail meticulously planned and flawlessly executed.
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Indulge (v.)
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
Synonyms: Pamper, spoil, gratify
Meaning: To allow oneself to enjoy something pleasurable, especially in a luxurious or excessive way; to gratify or satisfy one's desires or cravings.
Common collocations: indulge in, indulge oneself, indulge a whim, indulge a craving
Example sentence: After a long week of work, she decided to indulge in a hot batch to pamper herself.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Ludicrous (adj.)
/ˈluːdɪkrəs/
Synonyms: Absurd, ridiculous, preposterous
Meaning: Stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at:.
Common collocations: ludicrous idea, ludicrous suggestion, ludicrous statement, ludicrous claim
Example sentence: Coffee at night?? What a ludicrous idea!
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Invigorating (adj.)
/ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
Synonyms: Refreshing, energizing, exhilarating
Meaning: To make one feel full of life and vitality.
Common collocations: invigorating experience, invigorating activity, invigorating drink, invigorating scent
Example sentence: The brisk morning walk along the beach was invigorating, filling her lungs with fresh air and her spirit with renewed energy.
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Stringent (adj.)
/ˈstrɪndʒənt/
Synonyms: Rigorous, strict, demanding
Meaning: Having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting.
Common collocations: stringent measures, stringent regulations, stringent requirements, stringent criteria
Example sentence: Don't be so stringent about yourself.
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Incurable (adj.)
/ɪnˈkjʊərəbl/
Synonyms: Irreversible, terminal, unhealable
Meaning: Not able to be cured, healed, or remedied.
Common collocations: incurable disease, incurable condition, incurable illness, incurable cancer
Example sentence: Unfortunately, the patient's cancer had progressed to an incurable stage, leaving little hope for recovery.
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Omnipotent (adj.)
/ɒmˈnɪpətənt/
Synonyms: All-powerful, almighty, supreme
Meaning: Having unlimited or infinite power.
Common collocations: omnipotent deity, omnipotent ruler, omnipotent force
Example sentence: The king believed he was omnipotent, thinking he could control everything in his kingdom.
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Preposterous (adj.)
/prɪˈpɒstərəs/
Synonyms: Absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical
Meaning: Very silly or stupid.
Common collocations: preposterous idea, preposterous claim, preposterous suggestion
Example sentence: It seemed preposterous at first, but their friendship blossomed into a beautiful bond that filled their hearts with joy and gratitude.
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Amiable (adj.)
/ˈeɪmiəbl/
Synonyms: Friendly, affable, pleasant
Meaning: Having a kind and agreeable manner.
Common collocations: amiable personality, amiable smile, amiable conversation
Example sentence: Despite the tense situation, he remained amiable and greeted everyone with a warm smile.
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Ambiguous (adj.)
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
Synonyms: Unclear, vague, uncertain
Meaning: Having a double or unclear meaning.
Common collocations: ambiguous statement, ambiguous language, ambiguous meaning, ambiguous situation
Example sentence: The instructions he gave were ambiguous, leaving us unsure about what exactly he wanted us to do.
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Allegiance (n.)
/əˈliːdʒəns/
Synonyms: Loyalty, fidelity, commitment
Meaning: Loyalty or commitment to a person, group, belief, or country.
Common collocations: pledge allegiance, swear allegiance, allegiance to the flag
Example sentence: Despite growing up in a different country, Tamara pledged her allegiance to her new homeland.
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Bland (adj.)
/blænd/
Synonyms: Tasteless, boring, dull
Meaning: Not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy.
Common collocations: bland food, bland taste, bland personality, bland color
Example sentence: John's speech lacked passion and was rather bland. He failed to capture the audience's attention."
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Cumulative (adj.)
/ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/
Synonyms: Accumulative, amassed, increasing
Meaning: Increasing or growing by addition of successive parts or elements.
Common collocations: cumulative effect, cumulative score, cumulative impact
Example sentence: The small, daily acts of kindness had a cumulative effect, bring a sense of belonging and unity among us.
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Courteous (adj.)
/ˈkɜːrtiəs/
Synonyms: Attentive, respectful, thoughtful
Meaning: Polite and showing respect:.
Common collocations: courteous manner, courteous gesture, courteous attitude
Example sentence: The receptionist greeted each guest with a courteous smile and offered assistance.
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Dismal (adj.)
/ˈdɪzməl/
Synonyms: Gloomy, discouraging, depressing
Meaning: Very bad or unpleasant and making you feel sad.
Common collocations: dismal weather, dismal outlook, dismal performance
Example sentence: What dismal weather!
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Diligent (adj.)
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Synonyms: Hardworking, persistent, conscientious
Meaning: Careful and using a lot of effort:
Common collocations: diligent student, diligent effort, diligent preparation
Example sentence: The lawyer was extremely diligent in preparing his case.
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Desultory (adj.)
/ˈdɛsəlt(ə)ri/
Synonyms: Aimless, chaotic, rambling
Meaning: Without a clear plan or purpose; showing little effort or interest.
Common collocations: desultory conversation, desultory approach, desultory reading
Example sentence: George answered a few questions in a desultory fashion.
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Eloquent (adj.)
/ˈɛləkwənt/
Synonyms: Articulate, persuasive, fluent
Meaning: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Common collocations: eloquent speech, eloquent writing, eloquent speaker, eloquent argument
Example sentence: She was an eloquent speaker, able to move and inspire audiences.
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Frugal (adj.)
/ˈfruːɡəl/
Synonyms: Thrifty, economical, sparing
Meaning: Careful to buy only what is necessary.
Common collocations: frugal lifestyle, frugal habits, frugal spender, frugal meal
Example sentence: Dan was very frugal, and would often use a tea bag three or four times over.
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Famished (adj.)
/ˈfæmɪʃt/
Synonyms: Hungry, starving, ravenous
Meaning: Extremely hungry.
Common collocations: famished appetite, famished feeling, famished state
Example sentence: What's for dinner? I'm absolutely famished.
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Gullible (adj.)
/ˈɡʌlɪb(ə)l/
Synonyms: Naive, unskeptical, trusting
Meaning: Easily deceived or tricked because of being too trusting or naive.
Common collocations: gullible person, gullible nature, gullible belief
Example sentence: How can you be so gullible! He isn't telling you the truth!
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Indolent (adj.)
/ˈɪndələnt/
Synonyms: Lazy, idle, sluggish
Meaning: Showing no real interest or effort.
Common collocations: indolent behavior, indolent attitude, indolent lifestyle
Example sentence: Despite having many responsibilities, he remained indolent, spending most of his days doing nothing.
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Impoverished (adj.)
/ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃt/
Synonyms: Poor, deprived, needy
Meaning: Extremely poor or deprived.
Common collocations: impoverished community, impoverished family, impoverished nation, impoverished conditions
Example sentence: The war left many families in the region impoverished, struggling to meet even their basic needs for food and shelter.
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Illegible (adj.)
/ɪˈlɛdʒɪb(ə)l/
Synonyms: Unreadable, unintelligible, unclear
Meaning: Difficult or impossible to read (due to poor handwriting).
Common collocations: illegible handwriting, illegible text, illegible document, illegible signature
Example sentence: I am sorry for my illegible handwriting.
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Lenient (adj.)
/ˈliːniənt/
Synonyms: Permissive, tolerant, easy-going
Meaning: Not as strict or severe, as we would expect.
Common collocations: lenient approach, lenient punishment, lenient parent, lenient teacher
Example sentence: Sometimes I am accused of being a bit too lenient with my children.
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Mediocre (adj.)
/ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə(r)/
Synonyms: Average, ordinary, second rate
Meaning: Not very good.
Common collocations: mediocre performance, mediocre result, mediocre quality, mediocre student
Example sentence: The film's plot is rather predictable and the performance is mediocre.
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Mesmerize (v.)
/ˈmɛzməraɪz/
Synonyms: Enthrall, captivate, fascinate
Meaning: To have someone's attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else.
Common collocations: mesmerize audience, mesmerize viewers, mesmerize with / by
Example sentence: I was completely mesmerized by her performance yesterday.
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Obsolete (adj.)
/ˌɒbsəˈliːt/
Synonyms: Outdated, old-fashioned, no longer in use
Meaning: No longer in use or no longer useful.
Common collocations: obsolete technology, obsolete equipment, obsolete language, obsolete practice
Example sentence: We need to replace some of our obsolete equipment.
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Obscure (adj.)
/əbˈskjʊər/
Synonyms: Ambiguous, unclear, mysterious
Meaning: Not clear and difficult to understand or see.
Common collocations: obscure meaning, obscure language, obscure origin, obscure artist
Example sentence: His answers were obscure and confusing.
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Pungent (adj.)
/ˈpʌnʤənt/
Synonyms: Strong, sharp, intense
Meaning: Having a strong, sharp, or penetrating smell, taste or effect.
Common collocations: pungent odor, pungent flavor, pungent scent
Example sentence: She is very good at writing pungent, funny dialogues.
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Rectify (v.)
/ˈrɛktɪfaɪ/
Synonyms: Correct, fix, amend
Meaning: To correct or make sonething right.
Common collocations: rectify mistake, rectify error, rectify problem, rectify situation
Example sentence: I will do my best to rectify the situation, make up for the damages.
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Startle (v.)
/ˈstɑːrtl/
Synonyms: Astonish, stagger, terrify
Meaning: To do something unexpected that surprises and worries a person.
Example sentence: Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you.
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Studious (adj.)
/ˈstjuːdiəs/
Synonyms: Diligent, hardworking, scholarly
Meaning: A studious person enjoys studying or spends a lot of time studying.
Common collocations: studious student, studious behavior, studious attitude, studious dedication
Example sentence: The report was obviously prepared with studious care and attention.
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Sorrowful (adj.)
/ˈsɒrəʊfʊl/
Synonyms: Mournful, sad, grief-stricken
Meaning: Full of sadness or grief; expressing or characterized by sorrow or mourning.
Common collocations: sorrowful expression, sorrowful eyes, sorrowful heart, sorrowful occasion
Example sentence: The widow stood by the graveside with a sorrowful expression, mourning the loss of her husband.
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Spendthrift (adj.)
/ˈspɛndθrɪft/
Synonyms: Wasteful, irresponsible, big spender
Meaning: Characterized by wasteful or extravagant spending habits.
Common collocations: spendthrift behavior, spendthrift lifestyle, spendthrift spender
Example sentence: The spendthrift habits of some politicians were criticized by many citizens, especially during times of economic hardship.
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Vigorous (adj.)
/ˈvɪɡərəs/
Synonyms: Robust, energetic, lively
Meaning: Full of physical strength, vitality, or energy.
Common collocations: vigorous debate, vigorous effort, vigorous growth
Example sentence: After a vigorous workout at the gym, she felt refreshed and invigorated.
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Abstruse (adj.)
/əbˈstruːs/
Synonyms: Complex, obscure, difficult
Meaning: Difficult to understand (often about concepts or ideas).
Common collocations: abstruse theory, abstruse language, abstruse concept, abstruse subject
Example sentence: The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so abstruse that few students were able to grasp its main idea.
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Admonish (v.)
/ədˈmɒnɪʃ/
Synonyms: Reprimand, scold, caution
Meaning: To warn or reprimand someone firmly.
Common collocations: admonish someone, admonish against, admonish for, admonish with caution
Example sentence: The teacher admonished the students for talking during the exam.
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Benevolent (adj.)
/bɪˈnɛvələnt/
Synonyms: Kindhearted, charitable, philanthropic
Meaning: Showing kindness, goodwill, and a desire to do good.
Common collocations: benevolent person, benevolent organization, benevolent gesture, benevolent act
Example sentence: Jack was a benevolent man and wouldn't hurt a fly.
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Diffident (adj.)
/ˈdɪfɪdənt/
Synonyms: Shy, timid, reserved
Meaning: Lacking in confidence or self-assurance (especially when interacting with others or expressing oneself).
Common collocations: diffident personality, diffident manner, diffident behavior, diffident approach
Example sentence: Due to his diffident nature, Boris often hesitated to speak up in meetings, even when he had valuable contributions to offer.
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Dubious (adj.)
/ˈdjuːbiəs/
Synonyms: Questionable, doubtful, uncertain
Meaning: Marked by doubt or uncertainty; skeptical, hesitant, or distrustful, often due to lacking confidence in something or someone.
Common collocations: dubious claim, dubious reputation, dubious decision, dubious source
Example sentence: The company's financial statements raised dubious questions among investors, leading to concerns about the accuracy of its reported earnings.
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Fastidious (adj.)
/fæˈstɪdɪəs/
Synonyms: Meticulous, meticulous, critical
Meaning: Showing excessive attention to detail; very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and cleanliness, sometimes to an extent that may be perceived as overly particular or finicky.
Common collocations: fastidious person, fastidious attention, fastidious taste, fastidious habits
Example sentence: Sarah was known for her fastidious nature when it came to cleanliness, often spending hours meticulously cleaning every corner of her apartment.
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Gregarious (adj.)
/ɡrɪˈɡɛːrɪəs/
Synonyms: Sociable, outgoing, extroverted
Meaning: Fond of the company of others; sociable, outgoing, and enjoying the company of others.
Common collocations: gregarious personality, gregarious nature, gregarious behavior, gregarious individual
Example sentence: Mark was a gregarious person who thrived in social situations, always eager to meet new people and engage in lively conversations.
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Judicious (adj.)
/dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
Synonyms: Prudent, wise, sensible
Meaning: Showing good judgment, wisdom, or discretion in making decisions or taking action; careful and thoughtful in considering options and consequences.
Common collocations: judicious decision, judicious use, judicious approach, judicious consideration
Example sentence: The judge made a judicious ruling after carefully evaluating all the evidence presented in the case.
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Lucid (adj.)
/ˈluːsɪd/
Synonyms: Meaning: Expressed clearly and easy to understand; characterized by clarity and coherence in thought, speech, or writing. Common collocations: lucid explanation, lucid writing, lucid speech, lucid dream Example sentence: Despite the complexity of the topic, the professor delivered a lucid lecture that clarified many difficult concepts for the students.