Noun
diligence
IPA /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/
Careful, steady effort that you put into a task, paying attention and continuing until the work is done properly.
See example sentence: diligence
Her diligence in caring for the garden showed in every flower.
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Adjective
resilient
IPA /rɪˈzɪlɪənt/
Able to recover and keep going after difficulties, disappointment or stress, rather than remaining overwhelmed by the experience.
See example sentence: resilient
She stayed resilient after the move and gradually made new friends.
Verb
corroborate
IPA /kəˈrɒbəˌreɪt/
To provide additional evidence or information that supports a statement, account or claim and makes it more believable.
See example sentence: corroborate
The delivery photo helped corroborate my neighbour's account of what happened.
Adjective
candid
IPA /ˈkændɪd/
Honest and direct about what you think or feel, including things that may be awkward to say or hear.
See example sentence: candid
We had a candid conversation about sharing the household chores.
Noun
respite
IPA /ˈrɛspaɪt/
A short period of rest or relief from something tiring, difficult or unpleasant before it continues or returns.
See example sentence: respite
A quiet walk gave us some respite from the noisy house.
Adjective
discerning
IPA /dɪˈsɜːnɪŋ/
Good at noticing differences in quality and using careful judgment to choose what is valuable, suitable or well made.
See example sentence: discerning
My discerning aunt always finds the best fruit at the market.
Verb
bolster
IPA /ˈbəʊlstə/
To give support that makes something stronger, especially a person's confidence, courage or belief in what they can do.
See example sentence: bolster
A few encouraging words can bolster a child's confidence.
Adjective
impartial
IPA /ɪmˈpɑːʃəl/
Fair when judging a situation because you do not favour one person, group or side over the others.
See example sentence: impartial
We asked an impartial neighbour to judge our friendly baking competition.
Verb
expedite
IPA /ˈɛkspɪˌdaɪt/
To help a task, process or arrangement happen or finish more quickly by making its progress easier or faster.
See example sentence: expedite
Sending the receipt immediately helped expedite the refund for my damaged kettle.
Adjective
coherent
IPA /kəʊˈhɪərənt/
Clear and logically organised, with ideas or parts that connect in a way that makes sense to other people.
See example sentence: coherent
She gave a coherent account of why the family plans had changed.
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