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/əˈdɛpt/
adjective
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Very skilled or proficient at something.
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She is adept at solving complex problems.
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skilled, proficient, expert, accomplished, competent, capable
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inept, incompetent, unskilled, amateur, inexperienced, clumsy
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/təˈnæs.ə.ti/
noun
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The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.
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His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
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determination, persistence, resilience, perseverance, doggedness, steadfastness
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indecision, weakness, hesitation, giving up, surrender, abandonment
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/ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl/
adjective
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Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable spirit or attitude.
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Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome all obstacles.
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unconquerable, unyielding, resilient, unbeatable, invincible, determined
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weak, defeated, surrendering, conquerable, submissive, yielding
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/vəˈræs.ə.ti/
noun
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Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
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The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
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truthfulness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, authenticity, credibility
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falsehood, deception, inaccuracy, dishonesty, fabrication, lies
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/ˈdɔːnt.ləs/
adjective
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Showing fearlessness and determination; brave.
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The dauntless soldier led his troops into battle.
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fearless, brave, valiant, courageous, bold, intrepid
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timid, fearful, cowardly, afraid, hesitant, cautious
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/ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/
adjective
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Lasting for a very short time; transitory.
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The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral .
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short-lived, transient, fleeting, temporary, brief, momentary
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permanent, lasting, enduring, eternal, perpetual, long-lasting
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/ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/
adjective
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Having knowledge or being aware of something.
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He was cognizant of the risks involved in the project.
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aware, mindful, conscious, informed, knowledgeable, alert
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unaware, oblivious, ignorant, unconscious, uninformed, inattentive
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/fɔːrˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/
adjective
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Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky.
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His meeting with a famous investor was purely fortuitous .
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accidental, lucky, unplanned, chance, serendipitous, coincidental
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intentional, deliberate, planned, designed, purposeful, calculated
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/brəˈvɑː.dəʊ/
noun
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A show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate; swaggering display of courage.
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His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
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swagger, boldness, showmanship, bluster, boasting, ostentation
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modesty, fear, cowardice, humility, timidity, restraint
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/ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/
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So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
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His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
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unique, unparalleled, matchless, incomparable, distinctive, one-of-a-kind
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common, ordinary, imitable, typical, standard, unremarkable
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/ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/
adjective
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Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
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He is the quintessential example of a great leader.
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ideal, classic, perfect, typical, archetypal, exemplary
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atypical, uncharacteristic, imperfect, unusual, abnormal, deviant
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/ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/
noun
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The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
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The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
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effectiveness, efficiency, success, potency, capability, competence
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inefficacy, failure, uselessness, ineffectiveness, incompetence, weakness
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/pəˈnæʃ/
noun
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Flamboyant confidence of style or manner; distinctive and stylish elegance.
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He delivered his speech with great panache .
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flair, style, elegance, confidence, sophistication, finesse
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clumsiness, awkwardness, dullness, inelegance, gracelessness, stiffness
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/bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/
noun
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Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
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The company grew into a corporate behemoth .
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giant, colossus, titan, mammoth, leviathan, juggernaut
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dwarf, minuscule, small, tiny, miniature, insignificant
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