Adjective
unequivocal
IPA /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkl/
Expressed so clearly and firmly that there is no reasonable doubt about the meaning or intention.
See example sentence: unequivocal
She gave an unequivocal refusal when asked to lend her car.
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Adjective
stringent
IPA /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
Very strict and demanding, with rules or conditions that must be followed carefully and fully.
See example sentence: stringent
The campsite has stringent rules about fires during dry weather.
Adjective
spurious
IPA /ˈspjʊəriəs/
Appearing genuine or true but actually being false or lacking a sound basis.
See example sentence: spurious
The seller used spurious claims to make the old watch seem valuable.
Adjective
salient
IPA /ˈseɪliənt/
Most important or noticeable when considering the features, facts or arguments of a particular subject.
See example sentence: salient
She explained the salient features of the house before the viewing.
Verb
refute
IPA /rɪˈfjuːt/
To use evidence or reasoning to show that an argument, statement or belief is wrong.
See example sentence: refute
The dated receipt refuted his claim that I had never paid.
Verb
rectify
IPA /ˈrektɪfaɪ/
To correct something that is wrong or take action to make an unsatisfactory situation right.
See example sentence: rectify
The shop quickly rectified the mistake and refunded the extra charge.
Noun
ramification
IPA /ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
A consequence of an action or decision, especially one that is complicated, unexpected or far-reaching.
See example sentence: ramification
Moving away had ramifications for every part of our family life.
Noun
quandary
IPA /ˈkwɒndəri/
A difficult situation in which you cannot decide what to do because the available choices are problematic.
See example sentence: quandary
Two invitations for the same evening left me in a quandary.
Adjective
prolific
IPA /prəˈlɪfɪk/
Producing a large amount of work or many creative pieces, especially over a particular period of time.
See example sentence: prolific
My prolific aunt fills a new sketchbook almost every month.
Adjective
pretentious
IPA /prɪˈtenʃəs/
Trying too hard to seem more important, cultured or intelligent than you really are, in order to impress.
See example sentence: pretentious
The café's pretentious menu made ordinary toast sound like a rare delicacy.
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