Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/əˈsɛsər/

a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something

"An external assessor reviewed the project report."

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asset

noun
/ˈæsɛt/

a valuable person, skill, or resource; something owned that has value

"Her communication skills are a great asset to the company."

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noun
ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

"Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth."

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asseverate

verb
/əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

"He asseverated that he had never seen the man before."

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adjective
/əˈsɪdʒuəs/

showing great care, attention, and effort in doing something

"She was assiduous in her studies, rarely missing a day of revision."

adverb
/əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

with great care and persistence

"He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline."

verb
/əˈsaɪn/

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

"The manager will assign tasks to the new employees."

noun
/əˌsaɪˈniː/

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

"The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations."

noun
/əˈsaɪnmənt/

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

"The students completed their homework assignment on time."

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verb
/əˈsɪməˌleɪt/

to absorb or integrate into a larger group, culture, or system

"Immigrants often assimilate into the culture of their new country."

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noun
/əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/

the process of absorbing and integrating into a culture, group, or system

"Immigrants often face challenges during cultural assimilation."

verb
/əˈsɪst/

to help or support someone in doing something

"The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery."

noun
/əˈsɪstəns/

help or support given to someone in need

"The organization provides financial assistance to students."

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assistant

noun
/əˈsɪstənt/

a person who helps or supports another, often in a job

"She works as an assistant in a law firm."

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verb
/əˈsoʊsieɪt/

to connect someone or something in your mind with another person or thing

"Many people associate chocolate with happiness."

adjective
/əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

connected or related to something or someone

"She is closely associated with environmental movements."

noun
/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose

"She is a member of the local teachers' association."

noun
/ˈæsənəns/

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

"The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse."

adjective
/ˈæsənənt/

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

"The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm."

verb
/ˈæsəneɪt/

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

"The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow."

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verb
/əˈsweɪdʒ/

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

"The kind words helped assuage her anxiety."

verb
/əˈsuːm/

to think that something is true without proof

"I assume he will be late to the meeting."

noun
/əˈsʌmpʃən/

A belief or statement taken for granted without proof.

"His assumption about the results turned out to be wrong."

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noun
əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

"His assumptions about the project were completely wrong."

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noun
/əˈʃʊərəns/

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a guarantee.

"She gave her assurance that the project would be completed on time."

verb
/əˈʃʊr/

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

"He assured her that everything would be fine."

adjective; verb (past/participle)
/əˈʃʊrd/

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

"She felt assured that everything would work out."

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Aster

noun
/ˈæstər/

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

"The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden."

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asteroid

noun
/ˈæstərɔɪd/

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

"The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter."

noun
/əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

"She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism."

verb
/əˈstɒnɪʃ/

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

"The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience."

adjective
/əˈstɒnɪʃt/

feeling very surprised or amazed

"She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick."

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adjective
/əsˈtɒnɪʃɪŋ/

extremely surprising or impressive

"The results of the experiment were astonishing."

noun
/əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

Great surprise or amazement.

"She looked at the magician with astonishment."

verb
/əˈstaʊnd/

to greatly surprise or amaze someone

"The magician's final trick astounded the audience."

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adjective
/əˈstaʊndɪŋ/

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

"The team made an astounding comeback in the final minutes."

adjective
/ˈæstrəl/

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

"Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually."

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adjective
/əˈstrɪndʒənt/

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

"Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class."

noun
/əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

"The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future."

noun
/əˈstrɒlədʒi/

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

"She studied astrology to understand her future."

noun
/əˈstrɒnəmər/

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

"The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope."

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adjective
/ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl/

extremely large; relating to astronomy

"The company faced astronomical costs during expansion."

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adjective
/əˈstjuːt/

having or showing an ability to notice and understand things clearly; shrewd

"He made an astute decision during the negotiation."

astuteness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun
/əˈstuːt.nəs/

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

"His astuteness helped in negotiations."

adverb
/əˈsʌndər/

into separate parts; apart

"The ancient empire was torn asunder by war."

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noun
/əˈsaɪləm/

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

"The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country."

adjective
/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

"The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual."

adjective
/ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

"She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention."

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adjective
eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

"Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace."

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at

preposition
/æt/

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

"She arrived at the airport on time."