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ˈdɪlɪdʒəns
noun
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Careful and persistent work or effort; conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task.
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His diligence in completing tasks earned him a promotion.
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persistence, effort, attentiveness, assiduity, industriousness
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negligence, laziness, carelessness, indolence, slackness
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prəˈdʌktɪvɪti
noun
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The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
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The company's productivity has increased due to improved processes.
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efficiency, output, performance, effectiveness, fruitfulness
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inefficiency, unproductiveness, stagnation, inactivity, idleness
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əˈmiːljəreɪt
verb
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To make better; improve or enhance something.
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The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
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improve, enhance, better, upgrade, refine
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worsen, deteriorate, aggravate, decline, degrade
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ˈsɛʃənz
noun
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A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
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The sessions lasted for three hours.
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meetings, gatherings, assemblies, conferences, seminars
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breaks, intervals, pauses, intermissions, recesses
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ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti
noun
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The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
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Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
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timeliness, promptness, regularity, reliability, precision
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tardiness, delay, lateness, unpunctuality, procrastination
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ˈtaɪmər
noun
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An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
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He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
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clock, stopwatch, counter, chronometer, timepiece
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disregard, delay, neglect, ignore, postponement
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tɪk mɑːrk
noun
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A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
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I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
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check mark, cross, indicator, symbol, sign
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x, cross mark, disapproval, rejection, error mark
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ˈɒptɪmaɪzd
adjective
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Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.
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The system has been optimized for faster performance.
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improved, refined, enhanced, perfected, streamlined
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inefficient, suboptimal, faulty, impaired, degraded
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mɪˈtɪkjʊləs
adjective
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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
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She is meticulous in her work, ensuring every detail is perfect.
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detailed, careful, precise, thorough, conscientious
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careless, hasty, sloppy, negligent, inattentive
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ˈtændʒəbl
adjective
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Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.
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There was no tangible evidence to support the accusation.
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perceptible, touchable, concrete, solid, real
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intangible, abstract, immaterial, theoretical, conceptual
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ˈsʌbsɪkwənt
adjective
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Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
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The subsequent steps were more complicated than expected.
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following, succeeding, afterward, later, ensuing
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preceding, prior, former, earlier, previous
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ˈsɪnərdʒaɪz
verb
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To combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects; to work together cooperatively.
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The two companies plan to synergize their efforts for greater success.
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cooperate, collaborate, integrate, combine, unite
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disband, separate, dismiss, divide, disconnect
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rɪˈsɜːdʒəns
noun
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An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence; a renewal of strength or activity.
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There has been a resurgence in interest in traditional arts.
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revival, rebirth, restoration, renewal, comeback
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decline, deterioration, collapse, downfall, weakening
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ˈflʌktʃʊeɪt
verb
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To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount; to change continually; to be unstable or vary.
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Prices of raw materials fluctuate due to market demand.
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vary, oscillate, shift, change, waver
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stabilize, steady, maintain, fix, constant
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ˈzɛləs
adjective
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Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
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The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
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enthusiastic, passionate, fervent, devoted, ardent
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indifferent, apathetic, unconcerned, lukewarm, halfhearted
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ˈvɪdʒɪləns
noun
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The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alertness.
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Vigilance is necessary to ensure safety in the workplace.
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alertness, watchfulness, caution, attention, surveillance
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negligence, carelessness, laxness, inattention, neglect
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ˈkɒŋɡruːəns
noun
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Agreement or harmony; compatibility between opinions or actions; the quality or state of agreeing or corresponding.
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The congruence of their ideas led to a successful partnership.
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consistency, harmony, agreement, compatibility, accord
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discrepancy, disparity, inconsistency, disagreement, conflict
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