Adjective
moderate
IPA /ˈmɒdərɪt/
Within a middle or reasonable range in amount, size or degree, without being especially small, large or extreme.
See example sentence: moderate
We chose a walking route with a moderate climb near the end.
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Noun
solidarity
IPA /ˌsɒlɪˈdærɪtɪ/
A feeling of unity and shared support among people who have common interests or who stand together through a difficulty.
See example sentence: solidarity
Neighbours showed solidarity with the family by helping them rebuild their damaged home.
Adjective
considerate
IPA /kənˈsɪdərɪt/
Thinking about other people's needs or feelings and behaving in a way that avoids causing them unnecessary difficulty or discomfort.
See example sentence: considerate
Please be considerate of your neighbours when playing music late at night.
Verb
envisage
IPA /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
To imagine a situation or event as something that could happen, especially when thinking about future possibilities or making plans.
See example sentence: envisage
We envisage turning the unused room into a small home library.
Adjective
intrinsic
IPA /ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
Belonging to the basic nature of something, so that its value or quality comes from what it is in itself.
See example sentence: intrinsic
The intrinsic pleasure of gardening keeps me going, even when nothing blooms.
Noun
momentum
IPA /məʊˈmɛntəm/
The increasing strength or progress that helps an activity continue, often making it easier to keep going once it has begun.
See example sentence: momentum
Our neighbourhood clean-up gained momentum as more people joined in.
Adjective
circumspect
IPA /ˈsɜːkəmˌspɛkt/
Careful about what you say or do because you have considered possible risks and want to avoid an unnecessary mistake.
See example sentence: circumspect
She was circumspect about sharing personal details with someone she had just met.
Verb
relinquish
IPA /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
To give up something you hold or control, such as a position, responsibility or right, and allow someone else to have it.
See example sentence: relinquish
He was reluctant to relinquish his role as organiser of our family gatherings.
Adjective
enduring
IPA /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/
Continuing for a long time, especially when a feeling, relationship or quality remains strong despite changes or difficulties.
See example sentence: enduring
Our shared love of music became the basis of an enduring friendship.
Noun
significance
IPA /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
The importance of something, especially because of the effect it has on a situation or what it means to people.
See example sentence: significance
I only understood the significance of that photograph after hearing her story.
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