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ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti
noun
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The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.
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His creativity was evident in his artwork.
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imagination, originality, innovation, inventiveness, inspiration, resourcefulness
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stagnation, conventionality, conformity, unoriginality, unimaginativeness
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ˈkæt.ə.lɪst
noun
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A person or thing that precipitates an event or causes change or action.
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The new policy acted as a catalyst for economic growth.
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stimulus, trigger, impetus, accelerator, promoter, facilitator
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hindrance, obstacle, impediment, deterrent, brake
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ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs
noun
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The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials.
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The synthesis of ideas led to an innovative project.
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integration, combination, fusion, merger, amalgamation, unification
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fragmentation, disjunction, separation, division, analysis
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əˈdept.nəs
noun
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The quality of being very skilled or proficient at something.
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His adeptness at solving problems impressed his colleagues.
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expertise, mastery, skill, proficiency, competence, dexterity
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ineptitude, incompetence, clumsiness, inexperience, amateurishness
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ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti
noun
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The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; skill in devising or combining.
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His ingenuity helped him design a unique product.
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creativity, resourcefulness, inventiveness, cleverness, originality, innovation
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unimaginativeness, conventionality, banality, unoriginality, dullness
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fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti
noun
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The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
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The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
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adaptability, flexibility, smoothness, grace, ease, suppleness
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rigidity, stagnation, stiffness, inflexibility, awkwardness
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ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ə.ti
noun
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Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
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His versatility allows him to excel in multiple fields.
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adaptability, flexibility, multi-talented, all-around, resourcefulness
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inflexibility, specialization, rigidity, limitation, narrowness
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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 created confusion.
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vagueness, obscurity, uncertainty, doubt, confusion, indefiniteness
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clarity, definiteness, precision, certainty, explicitness
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dɪˈsɜːn.mənt
noun
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The ability to judge well; keen insight and good judgment.
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Her discernment in decision-making saved the company.
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insight, perception, judgment, wisdom, acumen, discrimination
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ignorance, misjudgment, blindness, obtuseness, naivety
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ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən
noun
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The formation of ideas or concepts; the process of forming new ideas.
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The team's ideation phase was crucial for the project.
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conceptualization, brainstorming, creativity, invention, imagination
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execution, implementation, stagnation, mental block
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ˌdʒʌk.stə.pəˈzɪʃ.ən
noun
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The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
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The juxtaposition of light and shadow created a dramatic effect.
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contrast, proximity, comparison, placement, arrangement
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separation, detachment, isolation, distance
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əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən
noun
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The process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
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The immigrant's assimilation into the new culture was smooth.
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integration, incorporation, absorption, adaptation, adoption
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rejection, segregation, exclusion, isolation
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ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən
noun
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The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
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His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
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projection, estimation, inference, prediction, forecasting
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miscalculation, imprecision, interpolation
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ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs
noun
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A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one.
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The caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly is fascinating.
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transformation, evolution, change, conversion, mutation
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stagnation, constancy, permanence, stability
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prəˈpen.sə.ti
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An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
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He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
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inclination, tendency, disposition, proclivity, predisposition
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aversion, disinclination, reluctance, opposition
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dekˈster.ɪ.ti
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Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
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The surgeon's dexterity was crucial during the operation.
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skillfulness, agility, adroitness, expertness, finesse
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clumsiness, ineptitude, awkwardness, incompetence
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ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk
adjective
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Belonging naturally; essential; inherent.
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Honesty is an intrinsic value in strong leadership.
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inherent, essential, fundamental, innate, natural
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extrinsic, superficial, external, acquired, foreign
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kəʊˈhɪə.rəns
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The quality of being logical and consistent; the quality of forming a unified whole.
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His argument lacked coherence , making it difficult to understand.
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consistency, logicality, clarity, unity, connection
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incoherence, disorganization, confusion, inconsistency
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daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns
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The process or state of diverging; a difference in opinion, character, etc.
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The divergence of their opinions led to heated debates.
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deviation, disparity, difference, separation, branching
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convergence, similarity, agreement, unity, conformity
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