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/ˈɑːdjuəs/
adjective
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Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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The journey to success was long and arduous .
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difficult, exhausting, demanding, challenging
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easy, simple, effortless, straightforward
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/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/
noun
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Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
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Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
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obstacles, hurdles, difficulties, problems
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solutions, answers, aids, helps
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/ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/
noun
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The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
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The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
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uncertainty, instability, variability
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predictability, certainty, stability
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/vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/
noun
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A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
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The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
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fluctuations, variability, changes
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consistency, stability, permanence
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/æmˈbɪvələns/
noun
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The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
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She felt ambivalence about making a final decision.
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uncertainty, hesitation, doubt
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certainty, clarity, decisiveness
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/prəˌkræstɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
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The action of delaying or postponing something.
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Procrastination can negatively affect your goals.
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delay, dilly-dallying, postponement
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promptness, punctuality, immediacy
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/ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/
verb
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To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
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His actions only served to exacerbate the problem.
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aggravate, intensify, worsen
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alleviate, soothe, improve
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/dɪˈskrɛʃən/
noun
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The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.
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Use discretion when making important decisions.
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judgment, prudence, wisdom
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carelessness, impulsiveness, recklessness
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/ˈlækˌlʌstər/
adjective
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Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
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The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
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dull, uninspiring, mediocre
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vibrant, enthusiastic, inspiring
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/ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
noun
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The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
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The presentation of the new product was well received.
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demonstration, display, exhibition
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concealment, hiding, withholding
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/ˈskruːtɪni/
noun
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Critical observation or examination.
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The proposal is under intense scrutiny by the committee.
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examination, inspection, analysis
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overlook, neglect, ignore
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/ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/
noun
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The state or situation of being alone.
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Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
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isolation, seclusion, loneliness
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company, companionship, society
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/ˈfriːdəm/
noun
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The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
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Freedom is a fundamental right for every individual.
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liberty, independence, autonomy
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restriction, confinement, captivity
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/ˈmævərɪk/
noun
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An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
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The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
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nonconformist, rebel, individualist
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conformist, traditionalist, follower
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/ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/
verb
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To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
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The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
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conquer, overpower, dominate
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/ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/
noun
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Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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Perseverance in the face of challenges leads to success.
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persistence, determination, tenacity
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indifference, apathy, surrender
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/fɪˈnɛs/
noun
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Intricate and refined delicacy.
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The artist's finesse was evident in the intricate details.
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skill, expertise, artistry
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clumsiness, ineptitude, awkwardness
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