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ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl
adjective
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Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
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The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
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Intimidating, Powerful, Daunting
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Weak, Insignificant, Feeble
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ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən
noun
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The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
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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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prəˈfɪʃ.ən.si
noun
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A high degree of competence or skill; expertise in a particular area.
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His proficiency in coding helped him land a great job.
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Expertise, Competence, Mastery
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Incompetence, Inefficiency, Ineptitude
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hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk
adjective
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Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
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Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
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Exploratory, Problem-solving, Investigative
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Uninquisitive, Non-experimental, Prescriptive
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ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti
noun
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The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; creative problem-solving ability.
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His ingenuity led to the development of a new technology.
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Creativity, Innovation, Resourcefulness
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Incompetence, Ineptitude, Unimaginativeness
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dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti
noun
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Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
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His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
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Skill, Agility, Precision
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Clumsiness, Inability, Ineptness
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ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi
noun
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The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
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Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
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Teaching Method, Instruction, Education
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Misguidance, Misinstruction, Inefficiency
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ˌmɛt.ə.kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən
noun
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Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes; thinking about thinking.
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Metacognition helps students improve their learning strategies.
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Self-awareness, Reflection, Critical Thinking
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Unawareness, Ignorance, Thoughtlessness
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ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns
noun
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Knowledge or awareness; the action of perceiving or becoming aware of something.
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The court took cognizance of the complaint.
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Awareness, Recognition, Perception
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Oblivion, Ignorance, Unawareness
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dɪˈsɜːrn.mənt
noun
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The ability to judge well; keen insight and good judgment in making decisions.
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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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fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt
verb
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Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
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Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
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Hinder, Obstruct, Complicate
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ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt
verb
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Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
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The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
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Accelerate, Hasten, Speed Up
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ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒi
noun
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The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
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The synergy between different departments improved productivity.
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Collaboration, Cooperation, Unison
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Conflict, Disunity, Disorganization
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ˈskɒl.ə.li
adjective
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Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
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He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
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Intellectual, Academic, Learned
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Uneducated, Ignorant, Uninformed
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ˈæk.jə.mən
noun
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The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception or discernment.
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Her business acumen led to massive success.
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Sharpness, Insight, Shrewdness
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Stupidity, Incompetence, Foolishness
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ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən
noun
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The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
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Her intuition told her something was wrong.
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Instinct, Gut Feeling, Perception
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Logic, Reasoning, Analysis
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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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əˈdrɔɪt.nəs
noun
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Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
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His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
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Skillfulness, Dexterity, Expertise
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Clumsiness, Ineptitude, Awkwardness
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ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt
verb
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Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
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Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
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Neglect, Ignore, Disregard
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