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ˈfoʊ.kəs
noun/verb
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To concentrate attention or effort on something specific; the center of interest or activity.
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To succeed, you must focus on your goals.
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attention, concentration, emphasis
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distraction, neglect, inattention
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ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi
noun
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A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the essence of something.
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She is the epitome of patience and kindness.
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embodiment, essence, ideal
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imperfection, antithesis, opposite
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ˌkɒn.sənˈtreɪ.ʃən
noun
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The ability to give your attention to one particular thing; focused mental effort.
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Meditation improves concentration and mental clarity.
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focus, attention, mindfulness
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distraction, confusion, diversion
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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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His discernment helped him make wise decisions.
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insight, perception, judgement
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ignorance, misjudgment, indiscretion
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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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Language assimilation is easier for young children.
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integration, absorption, adaptation
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rejection, isolation, resistance
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ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd
adjective
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Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
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His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
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complex, complicated, intricate
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simple, clear, straightforward
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ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən
noun
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The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of meaning.
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Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
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understanding, grasp, interpretation
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misunderstanding, confusion, ignorance
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ˌɪn.krəˈmɛn.təl
adjective
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Relating to or denoting an increase or addition; gradual step-by-step progress.
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The company is making incremental improvements to its services.
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gradual, progressive, step-by-step
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sudden, drastic, immediate
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əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt
verb
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To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
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The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
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strengthen, intensify, enhance
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koʊˈhɪə.rəns
noun
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The quality of being logical and consistent; clarity and logical flow.
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His speech lacked coherence , making it hard to follow.
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consistency, logical flow, clarity
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incoherence, disorder, confusion
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ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən
noun
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The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
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His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
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scholarship, knowledge, learning
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ignorance, illiteracy, inexperience
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ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs
noun
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The combination of ideas to form a theory or system; the composition of complex entities from simpler ones.
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The research paper presents a synthesis of multiple theories.
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combination, integration, fusion
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separation, division, fragmentation
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ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt
verb
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To extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.
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Scientists extrapolate climate trends based on past data.
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misinterpret, misjudge, distort
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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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She is meticulous about every detail in her work.
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precise, careful, thorough
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careless, inaccurate, negligent
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ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd
noun
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Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
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She showed great fortitude during the crisis.
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resilience, courage, perseverance
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weakness, fear, cowardice
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prəˈpɛn.sə.ti
noun
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An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
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He has a propensity to take risks in business.
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tendency, inclination, predisposition
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aversion, disinclination, avoidance
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ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt
verb
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To make something clear; to explain in detail.
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The professor elucidated the complex theory in simple terms.
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explain, clarify, illuminate
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rɪˈtɛn.ʃən
noun
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The continued possession, use, or control of something; the ability to retain knowledge or memory.
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Regular practice improves knowledge retention .
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preservation, memory, maintenance
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loss, forgetfulness, discarding
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ɪˈveɪ.ʒən
noun
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The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
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His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
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avoidance, dodging, escape
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confrontation, engagement, compliance
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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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