Definitions and samples consistent (adj.) someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. – His experience in a pro-style offense and consistent production boost his stock. coherence (n.) the quality of a logical or orderly relationship…
Definitions and samples impact (n.) a strong influence – We’ll examine its impact on the economy when we come back. gallant (adj.) heroic; brave; showing respect for women – Here he once again proved that he was a brave and gallant soldier. accessible (adj.) obtainable, reachable – The site is accessible by a choice of…
Definitions and samples spouse (n.) someone’s spouse is the person they are married to – Do you and your spouse or partner argue over politics, money issues or the kids? flood (n.) an overflowing of water; an excessive amount – If the flood damage is too great, Ethan has considered looking for a new location….
Definitions and samples client (n.) a client of a professional person or organization is a person that receives a service from them in return for payment – Both of the lawyers say that their clients broke no laws. colleague (n.) your colleagues are the people you work with, especially in a professional job – Her…
Definitions and samples induce (v.) to persuade; to cause – Everyone knows that chamomile tea can be used to induce sleep. magnitude (n.) greatness in significance, size, or rank – The size and magnitude of the attendance alone is mind-boggling. utmost (n.) the greatest amount or level; maximum (adj.) most extreme; greatest – They deserve…
Definitions and samples keen (adj.) sharp; eager; intense; sensitive – He has a keen understanding of our economic system and knows how to create jobs. jealous (adj.) feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages – Olivia is jealous of Sophie because she could never hit the notes that Sophie can. tact (n.)…
Definitions and samples abet (v.) to aid, help, encourage, assist (someone) to do something wrong – Some governments aid and abet persecution by not protecting religious minorities. abhor (v.) to hate, detest, to dislike (someone or something) very much – If you are not eating and you abhor watery beer, you need to join a…
Definitions and samples anticipate (v.) to expect; predict; to sense something before it happens – Officials anticipate the figure will climb to $8 million by the end of December. catastrophic (adj.) extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin; involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering – It was a complete foreign policy malfunction that…
Definitions and samples intensify (v.) to increase in power; to act with increased strength – That tension is expected to intensify as the nation’s financial crisis deepens. irrigation (n.) the supplying of water to dry land – Farmers pay money to add ammonia to irrigation water because it is a fertilizer. obtain (v.) to gain…
Definitions and samples public (adj.) belonging to or having to do with people as a whole. Open to everyone. – The meeting inside a white tent next to the overlook was not open to the public. private (adj.) not known to many people. Known to just yourself. – The lower level has two more bedrooms,…