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/prəˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The practice of delaying or postponing important tasks or activities.
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Excessive procrastination affects work performance.
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delay, postponement, avoidance
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action, productivity, efficiency
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/ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/
noun
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A hindrance or obstruction in doing or achieving something.
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A lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
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obstacle, hindrance, barrier
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aid, assistance, facilitation
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/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.prəˈdʌk.tɪv/
adjective
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Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
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Multitasking can often be counterproductive rather than efficient.
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ineffective, detrimental, harmful
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beneficial, productive, constructive
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/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/
adjective
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Having knowledge or awareness of something; being aware.
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He was cognizant of the risks before making a decision.
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oblivious, unaware, ignorant
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/taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/
noun
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A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific tasks to each block.
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Using time-blocking helps improve productivity and focus.
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scheduling, time management, task allocation
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disorganization, random tasking, inefficiency
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/kənˈdjuː.sɪv/
adjective
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Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helpful.
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A quiet environment is conducive to learning.
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favorable, supportive, beneficial
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unhelpful, hindering, detrimental
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/daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/
noun
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A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
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There is a dichotomy between work and personal life.
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division, contrast, dualism
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unity, harmony, agreement
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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 contract had too much ambiguity to be legally binding.
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vagueness, uncertainty, indistinctness
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clarity, certainty, precision
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/ˈklær.ɪ.ti/
noun
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The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
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The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
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transparency, precision, lucidity
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confusion, ambiguity, uncertainty
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/ɪnˈdɛv.ɚ/
noun/verb
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An attempt to achieve a goal; to try hard to do or achieve something.
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His endeavor to start a business was successful.
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attempt, effort, struggle
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inactivity, neglect, idleness
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/ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/
adjective
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Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
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The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.
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intangible, abstract, immaterial
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/ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/
verb
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To disappear gradually; to disperse or scatter.
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The fog dissipated as the sun rose.
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scatter, disperse, vanish
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accumulate, gather, preserve
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/dɪˈtɜː.rənt/
noun/adjective
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A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
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A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
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hindrance, obstacle, restraint
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encouragement, incentive, motivation
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/rɪˈdʌn.dənt/
adjective
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Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
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The report contained redundant information.
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unnecessary, superfluous, excessive
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essential, necessary, concise
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/əˈdɛpt/
adjective
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Very skilled or proficient at something.
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She is adept at solving complex problems.
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skilled, proficient, expert
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incompetent, inept, unskilled
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/ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/
adjective
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Unreasonably high in price or amount; excessive.
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The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
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excessive, overpriced, outrageous
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reasonable, affordable, moderate
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/ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/
verb
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To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen.
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Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
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alleviate, reduce, lessen
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aggravate, intensify, exacerbate
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/ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/
verb
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To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
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The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
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separate, disconnect, isolate
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/əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/
adjective
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Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
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Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
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mandatory, required, compulsory
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optional, voluntary, unnecessary
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/ˌɪn.dɪˈspɛn.sə.bəl/
adjective
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Absolutely necessary; essential.
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Water is indispensable for human survival.
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essential, crucial, vital
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dispensable, unimportant, nonessential
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