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YOUR WORD COLLECTION
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IPA /ˌriːəˈʃʊə/
To help someone feel less worried or more confident by saying or doing something that addresses their fear or uncertainty.
I called to reassure my parents that I had arrived safely.
IPA /kənˈstrʌktɪv/
Helpful in making something better or solving a problem, especially by offering practical ideas about what could change.
We had a constructive conversation about sharing the chores more fairly.
IPA /pəˈspɛktɪv/
A way of thinking about or understanding something that is influenced by your experiences, beliefs or position in a situation.
Hearing my sister's perspective helped me understand why she was upset.
IPA /spɒnˈteɪnɪəs/
Done because of a sudden wish or feeling, without being planned or arranged carefully before the moment it happens.
We took a spontaneous trip to the beach after breakfast.
IPA /rɪˈfaɪn/
To improve something that already exists by making small, careful changes to its details, design or way of working.
I want to refine this recipe before cooking it for our guests.
IPA /əˈtɛntɪv/
Paying close attention to what someone is saying or what is happening, so that you notice and understand the important details.
The children were attentive while their grandfather explained the board game.
IPA /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
A deep feeling of satisfaction that comes from doing something meaningful, developing your abilities or achieving a goal that matters to you.
She finds fulfilment in teaching her grandchildren how to cook.
IPA /ˈkɔːʃəs/
Careful about what you do because you want to avoid danger, mistakes or other problems that might happen.
I'm cautious about buying expensive things from shops I don't know.
IPA /səˈsteɪn/
To keep an activity, condition or level of effort going over time, rather than allowing it to weaken or stop.
Sharing the cooking helps us sustain our weekly family dinners.
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.
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