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əˈdɛpt
adjective
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Having a natural ability or skill; very skilled or proficient at something.
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He is adept at solving complex problems.
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proficient, skilled, masterful
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inept, unskilled, incompetent
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ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si
noun
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The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
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The efficacy of the new medicine was proven in trials.
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effectiveness, productivity, competence
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ineffectiveness, inefficiency, failure
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ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti
noun
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Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
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He remained strong in the face of adversity .
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hardship, misfortune, struggle
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prosperity, fortune, success
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rɪˈzɪl.jəns
noun
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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
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Her resilience helped her recover from failure.
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toughness, endurance, adaptability
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fragility, weakness, vulnerability
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ˈfɔː.tɪ.tjuːd
noun
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Courage in pain or adversity; mental strength in facing difficulty.
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He showed great fortitude during the crisis.
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courage, bravery, perseverance
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cowardice, weakness, timidity
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dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs
adjective
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Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
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A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
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wise, thoughtful, prudent
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foolish, reckless, unwise
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kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən
noun
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The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
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Cognition plays a key role in learning.
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awareness, perception, understanding
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ignorance, unawareness, misunderstanding
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ˌmɛt.ə.kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən
noun
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Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes; thinking about thinking.
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Metacognition helps improve problem-solving skills.
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self-awareness, reflection, critical thinking
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naivety, unawareness, thoughtlessness
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præɡˈmæt.ɪk
adjective
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Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
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A pragmatic approach is essential for problem-solving.
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practical, sensible, rational
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idealistic, impractical, unrealistic
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tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti
noun
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The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.
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His tenacity led him to achieve his dreams.
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determination, persistence, endurance
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weakness, indecision, hesitation
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ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns
noun
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Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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Perseverance is the key to success.
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persistence, dedication, endurance
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laziness, apathy, indifference
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ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns
noun
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Careful and persistent work or effort; the quality of working carefully and with effort.
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His diligence earned him a promotion.
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hard work, attentiveness, industriousness
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carelessness, negligence, idleness
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sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns
noun
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Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
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Self-reliance helps build confidence.
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independence, autonomy, self-sufficiency
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dependence, helplessness, reliance
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ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti
noun
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The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; skill or cleverness in devising or combining.
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His ingenuity led to a groundbreaking invention.
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creativity, inventiveness, resourcefulness
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ineptitude, unimaginativeness, mediocrity
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ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti
noun
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Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
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His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
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adaptability, flexibility, resourcefulness
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rigidity, inflexibility, stagnation
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səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs
adjective
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Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
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The sagacious leader guided the nation wisely.
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wise, insightful, intelligent
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foolish, short-sighted, unwise
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prəˈfɪʃ.ən.si
noun
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A high degree of competence or skill; expertise.
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He demonstrated high proficiency in mathematics.
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competence, expertise, mastery
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incompetence, inefficiency, ineptness
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dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti
noun
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Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; adroitness.
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His dexterity in playing the violin impressed everyone.
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agility, skillfulness, proficiency
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clumsiness, ineptitude, awkwardness
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ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs
noun
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The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
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Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
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diligence, meticulousness, attentiveness
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carelessness, negligence, irresponsibility
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ˌæm.bɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti
noun
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The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
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The ambiguity in his statement caused confusion.
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vagueness, obscurity, uncertainty
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clarity, precision, transparency
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