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/ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/
noun
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A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
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Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
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attention monitoring, concentration management, cognitive tracking
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distraction, inattention, neglect
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/prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
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Procrastination is the enemy of success.
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postponement, hesitation, delay
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punctuality, promptness, diligence
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/məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/
adjective
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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
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He is meticulous about his research work.
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detail-oriented, precise, thorough
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careless, negligent, inattentive
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/ˈef.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 vaccine is proven.
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effectiveness, efficiency, competence
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ineffectiveness, failure, weakness
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/ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
verb
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To waste or spend frivolously; to disappear or disperse gradually.
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His energy dissipated due to excessive stress.
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accumulate, gather, preserve
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/ɪmˈped.ɪ.mənt/
noun
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A hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
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Financial issues were a major impediment to the project.
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hindrance, obstruction, barrier
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aid, assistance, facilitation
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/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl/
adjective
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Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity.
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The impact of climate change is quantifiable through data analysis.
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measurable, assessable, calculable
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unmeasurable, indeterminate, incalculable
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/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/
noun
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Critical observation or examination; detailed investigation.
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The policy is under strict scrutiny .
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inspection, examination, analysis
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neglect, ignorance, oversight
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/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/
noun
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Knowledge or awareness; perception or becoming aware of a fact or situation.
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He took full cognizance of the legal issues.
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awareness, perception, recognition
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unawareness, ignorance, disregard
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/dɪˈlɪn.i.eɪt/
verb
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To describe or portray something precisely; to indicate the exact position of a boundary or border.
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The report clearly delineates the future plans.
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depict, outline, describe
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obscure, distort, misrepresent
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/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/
noun
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The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
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Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
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alertness, caution, watchfulness
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negligence, carelessness, inattentiveness
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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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Her perseverance led her to success.
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persistence, determination, tenacity
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apathy, weakness, indifference
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/ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːs/
verb
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To strengthen or support something, especially with additional material.
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Teachers should reinforce positive behavior in students.
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strengthen, bolster, support
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weaken, undermine, diminish
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/əˈdrɔɪt.nəs/
noun
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Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind.
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His adroitness in negotiations impressed the board.
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skillfulness, dexterity, expertise
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ineptitude, clumsiness, incompetence
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/ˈæk.jʊ.mən/
noun
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The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.
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His business acumen helped expand the company.
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insight, sharpness, intelligence
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stupidity, foolishness, naivety
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/ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/
adjective
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Absolutely necessary; too important to be without.
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Water is indispensable for survival.
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essential, crucial, vital
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dispensable, optional, unnecessary
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/ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/
noun
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The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.
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The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.
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union, fusion, integration
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separation, division, fragmentation
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/əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas; the process of becoming similar to something.
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His assimilation into the new culture was smooth.
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absorption, integration, adaptation
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rejection, isolation, exclusion
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