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Adjective

consistent

IPA /kənˈsɪstənt/

Continuing to behave or perform in a similar way over time, with a steady approach or standard that does not change unpredictably.

See example sentence: consistent

A consistent bedtime routine helps us settle down each evening.

Verb

reassure

IPA /ˌriːəˈʃʊə/

To help someone feel less worried or more confident by saying or doing something that addresses their fear or uncertainty.

See example sentence: reassure

I called to reassure my parents that I had arrived safely.

Adjective

constructive

IPA /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

Helpful in making something better or solving a problem, especially by offering practical ideas about what could change.

See example sentence: constructive

We had a constructive conversation about sharing the chores more fairly.

Noun

perspective

IPA /pəˈspɛktɪv/

A way of thinking about or understanding something that is influenced by your experiences, beliefs or position in a situation.

See example sentence: perspective

Hearing my sister's perspective helped me understand why she was upset.

Adjective

spontaneous

IPA /spɒnˈteɪnɪəs/

Done because of a sudden wish or feeling, without being planned or arranged carefully before the moment it happens.

See example sentence: spontaneous

We took a spontaneous trip to the beach after breakfast.

Verb

refine

IPA /rɪˈfaɪn/

To improve something that already exists by making small, careful changes to its details, design or way of working.

See example sentence: refine

I want to refine this recipe before cooking it for our guests.

Adjective

attentive

IPA /əˈtɛntɪv/

Paying close attention to what someone is saying or what is happening, so that you notice and understand the important details.

See example sentence: attentive

The children were attentive while their grandfather explained the board game.

Noun

fulfilment

IPA /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

A deep feeling of satisfaction that comes from doing something meaningful, developing your abilities or achieving a goal that matters to you.

See example sentence: fulfilment

She finds fulfilment in teaching her grandchildren how to cook.

Adjective

cautious

IPA /ˈkɔːʃəs/

Careful about what you do because you want to avoid danger, mistakes or other problems that might happen.

See example sentence: cautious

I'm cautious about buying expensive things from shops I don't know.

Verb

sustain

IPA /səˈsteɪn/

To keep an activity, condition or level of effort going over time, rather than allowing it to weaken or stop.

See example sentence: sustain

Sharing the cooking helps us sustain our weekly family dinners.

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