BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY
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YOUR WORD COLLECTION
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IPA /kəmˈpætəbl/
Able to work or be used together without creating problems or preventing either thing from working properly.
Check whether this charger is compatible with your phone before buying it.
IPA /kəˈmeməreɪt/
To remember and honour an important person or event through a special action, ceremony or object.
The family planted a tree to commemorate their grandparents' wedding anniversary.
IPA /kəʊˈhiːʒn/
The quality of a group staying united and working together as a connected whole.
Shared meals strengthened cohesion among the neighbours in our building.
IPA /ˈkætəlɪst/
A person, event or thing that helps bring about a significant change or makes it happen sooner.
Moving to a smaller flat became a catalyst for simplifying our lives.
IPA /ˈbɔɪənt/
Cheerful and confident that things will go well, even when there may be difficulties.
She remained buoyant despite the rain spoiling our picnic plans.
IPA /ˈbrevəti/
The quality of expressing an idea in few words, without unnecessary detail.
I appreciated the brevity of her message during a busy morning.
IPA /bɪˈnaɪn/
Kind and gentle in manner, giving no impression of wanting to hurt or upset anyone.
His benign smile helped the nervous child feel welcome.
IPA /əˈvɜːʃn/
A strong dislike that makes you want to avoid a person, activity or thing.
I have an aversion to crowded shops and prefer quieter places.
IPA /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
The freedom to make your own decisions and manage what you do without another person controlling you.
Living alone gave her more autonomy in her daily life.
IPA /ɔːˈθentɪk/
Genuine and really what it is claimed to be, rather than a copy or something false.
The shop gave us a certificate showing that the signature was authentic.
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