Adjective
abundant
IPA /əˈbʌndənt/
Available or present in such large amounts that there is plenty for what is needed.
See example sentence: abundant
Fresh fruit is abundant at the market during summer.
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Noun
acumen
IPA /əˈkjuːmən/
The ability to understand a situation quickly and use good judgment to make effective decisions in a particular area.
See example sentence: acumen
Her financial acumen helped the family manage a tight budget.
Adjective
tenacious
IPA /tɪˈneɪʃəs/
Determined to keep trying or to hold on to a goal, even when progress is difficult or slow.
See example sentence: tenacious
My tenacious sister kept practising until she could ride a bike.
Verb
elucidate
IPA /ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt/
To explain a difficult or unclear idea so that other people can understand it more easily and fully.
See example sentence: elucidate
The museum guide used a simple story to elucidate the painting's meaning.
Adjective
astute
IPA /əˈstjuːt/
Quick to understand a situation and notice important details, especially when using that understanding to make good decisions.
See example sentence: astute
Her astute questions helped us choose a better family car.
Noun
solace
IPA /ˈsɒlɪs/
Comfort that helps you feel less sad or troubled during a painful or difficult time in your life.
See example sentence: solace
After a difficult week, she found solace in her garden.
Adjective
meticulous
IPA /mɪˈtɪkjʊləs/
Very careful about every small detail, taking time to make sure a task is done accurately and thoroughly.
See example sentence: meticulous
He is meticulous about measuring ingredients when he bakes.
Adjective
succinct
IPA /səkˈsɪŋkt/
Expressing an idea clearly in just a few words, with no more detail than the listener or reader needs.
See example sentence: succinct
Please send a succinct message explaining where we should meet.
Adjective
convivial
IPA /kənˈvɪvɪəl/
Friendly, cheerful and relaxed in a way that makes spending time together enjoyable, especially during a social occasion.
See example sentence: convivial
We enjoyed a convivial evening of food, stories and laughter.
Adjective
apprehensive
IPA /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
Worried or nervous about something that is going to happen because you think it may be unpleasant or difficult.
See example sentence: apprehensive
I felt apprehensive before driving alone for the first time.
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