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ˈæk.jʊ.mən
noun
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The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain; shrewdness; wisdom.
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His business acumen helped him build a successful empire.
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insight, sharpness, intuition
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ignorance, ineptitude, incompetence
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esˈθet.ɪk
adjective/noun
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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; having a sense of the beautiful.
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The aesthetic design of the building attracts many tourists.
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artistic, elegant, refined
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unattractive, tasteless, unappealing
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ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən
noun
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The action or capability of understanding something; the ability to understand.
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His comprehension of complex topics is remarkable.
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understanding, grasp, interpretation
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misinterpretation, confusion, incomprehension
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ˈfæð.əm
verb/noun
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To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
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It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
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understand, gauge, discern
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misunderstand, confuse, ignore
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dɪˈsɜːn
verb
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To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
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He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
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perceive, differentiate, detect
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overlook, ignore, neglect
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əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt
verb
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To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate ideas, knowledge, or experience.
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Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
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absorb, integrate, incorporate
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reject, misinterpret, isolate
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ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl
adjective
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Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
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Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
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practical, observational, experimental
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theoretical, hypothetical, speculative
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ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv
adjective
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Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
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Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
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reflective, thoughtful, contemplative
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shallow, unreflective, superficial
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vəˈreɪ.ʃəs
adjective
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Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
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He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
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insatiable, ravenous, greedy
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indifferent, apathetic, satisfied
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ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr
noun
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A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
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The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
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inventory, collection, range
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incompetence, scarcity, limitation
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ˈɛl.ə.kwənt
adjective
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Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
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Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
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articulate, expressive, persuasive
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inarticulate, mute, tongue-tied
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ˈnuː.ɑːnst
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Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having or characterized by subtle and often appealingly complex qualities.
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His argument was nuanced and well-structured.
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subtle, refined, delicate
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kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər
noun/verb
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An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
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The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
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speculation, hypothesis, guesswork
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fact, certainty, evidence
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ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsɛn.ʃəl
adjective
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Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class; the essence of something in its purest form.
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Shakespeare is the quintessential English playwright.
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atypical, inferior, uncharacteristic
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məˈtɪk.jʊ.ləs
adjective
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Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise; characterized by extreme care and attention to detail.
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She is meticulous in her research and documentation.
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precise, thorough, diligent
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careless, negligent, sloppy
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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 existing trends will continue.
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Scientists extrapolate climate trends based on past data.
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misinterpret, guess, miscalculate
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