BUILD YOUR VOCABULARY
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YOUR WORD COLLECTION
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IPA /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
Careful and tactful in what you say or do, especially when handling a disagreement without upsetting the people involved.
She found a diplomatic way to decline the invitation without hurting anyone.
IPA /kənˈvɪkʃən/
A belief or opinion that you hold very strongly and consider true, even when other people may disagree.
Her conviction that neighbours should help each other shaped her daily choices.
IPA /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/
Covering all the important parts of a subject or situation, so that the information or explanation is thorough and complete.
The guide gives a comprehensive overview of walks near our village.
IPA /ɪnˈdɛvə/
To make a serious effort to do something, especially when achieving it may be difficult or require persistence.
I will endeavour to stay in touch after we move abroad.
IPA /rɪˈsɛptɪv/
Willing to listen to new ideas, advice or suggestions and consider them seriously, even when they differ from your own views.
My parents were receptive to my suggestion of a quieter holiday.
IPA /kənˈsɛnsəs/
General agreement within a group about a question or decision, often reached after people have shared their different views.
After some discussion, our family reached a consensus on where to go.
IPA /əˈdɛpt/
Very good at a particular activity, especially one that requires skill, practice or the ability to handle something carefully.
My brother is adept at fixing small problems around the house.
IPA /rɪˈstreɪnt/
Control over your feelings or actions, especially when you choose not to react strongly despite being angry, excited or tempted.
He showed restraint and waited until he felt calm before replying.
IPA /rəʊˈbʌst/
Strong and well made, so that something can handle repeated use or difficult conditions without breaking or being easily damaged.
We chose a robust suitcase that could survive frequent journeys.
IPA /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/
To recognise that something may happen before it occurs and think ahead about how to prepare for it.
We anticipated heavy traffic and left home an hour earlier.
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