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English Vocabulary Words

#1. Accentuate

To make something more prominent or noticeable.

# The white colour accentuated the lacework done in the dress.

# The embroidered dress accentuated her look in the function.

# The side bangs accentuated her face shape.

# The weight loss accentuated his jawlines.

#2. Accessible

#i. (things) able to access or use

#ii. (person) friendly or easy to talk

# The kitchen shelf was accessible to the short-height person.

# The hospital fees were accessible for the middle class.

# He was more accessible than other teachers.

# Radhika was accessible to her students.

#3. Accredited

Officially recognized

# These online courses are fully accredited by the University.

# The officers accredited his role in the success of their plan.

#4. Amenable

willing to corporate or be influence

# The line manager was amenable and hence everything was smooth.
# The director was amenable, therefore their employees didn’t face any trouble.

#5. Analogy

Comparison between two things with similar traits or features.

# The professor drew an analogy between the human heart and the pump.

# The doctor through an analogy between the almonds and eyes to help their
patients understand the importance of it.

#6. Apparent

Seen or understood.

# The reason for her smile was not apparent.

# Rohan’s resignations were quite apparent

#7. Apt

Suitable for a particular situation.

# The theme was quite apt according to the current scenario.

# Government policy was apt according to the demanding situation.

#8. Assert

To state formally something true.

# She asserts her innocence in the police station.

# Ramesh firmly asserted the existence of unicorns.

#9. Assiduous

Presenting something with great care

# The designer was assiduous about the detail of the dress.

# Ramesh was assiduous in pointing out every feature of the project.

#10. Astute
Good at making judgments

# He earned profits from the stock market as he was quite astute at speculation.

#11. Authoritative

#i. Reliable or dependable

#ii. Commanding.

# He appeared to the authorities, therefore the commanders relied on him.

# The lieutenant voice was authoritative and nobody denied his command.

#12. Benchmark

Standard a point of reference from which other things can be compared.

# He set the benchmarks for others to follow.

# Her scores were set as a benchmark for others.

#13. Buoyant

increase or reach the highest point.

Usage: Market, Economy, Trading, Sales, and Demand.

# The Sale of hand wash was buoyant even in the post-covid period.

#14. Certain

#i.  That will happen for sure.

#ii. Show that you are correct

#iii. Used to refer to something or someone unknown

# The weather forecast was sure that the rain will happen today.
# Seema was certain that he was the thief.

# There was a certain man in the mall that looked suspicious.

#15. Coherent

#i. Logical, well organized and consistent, clear and easy to understand.

The word coherent is used especially to describe plants and organizations. Specially
approach framework, pattern, plan, policy, scheme, system, and theory.

#ii. (person) Able to talk or express themselves clearly.

# They have yet to come up with a coherent plan.

# She was coherent about her idea.

#16. Cogent

Express family and clearly that others get influenced.

# His idea is cogent as it was before.

#17. Concise

Giving only that information that is necessary.

# This book is concise for the preparation of UPSC.

#18. Conducive

Making a certain situation likely or possible

# The environment of the organization was conducive to growth.

#19. Connotation

An idea suggested by a word in addition to its literal meaning.

# The word professional has connotations of skills and excellence.

#20. Critique

#i. (noun) Detailed analysis or assessment of something.


#ii. (verb) To access and analyze a theory in detail.

# The researchers were critiques of Plato’s theory of the state.

# The authors love the critiques as it helps them to improve.

#21. Dignity

The sense of your importance, and value

# Everyone should maintain their dignity.

#22. Diligent

Working hard and showing care for your duties.

# He was a diligent person towards his responsibility.

#23. Expound

#i. To present the theory in detail

#ii. To explain the meaning of literary work.

# The students expounded a detailed critique of the government point.

# The teacher expounded on the meaning of the scriptures.

#24. Feasible

Practical or easy to be done.

# it is possible to live in the hilly region.

#25. Farsight

Showing awareness of future possibilities.


# He was a farsighted person.

#26. Finesse

Impressive delicacy and skill.

# His acting skills displayed dignity and finesse.

#27. Foresee

To think about something that is going to happen in the future.

# No one knows how to foresee what will happen in the future.

#28. Formative

Having an important influence on the development of something.

# The parents are responsible for the growth of the child during the formative years
of their childhood.

#29. Generic

Characteristics of a class or group of things.

# Citric fruit is the generic name of lemon, orange, and lime.

#30. Germane

Relevant to a subject under consideration.

# This is not germane to our theme.

#31. Incisive

Showing clear thought, a good understanding of what is important, and the ability to
express this.

# She is an incisive critique of the current government policy.


#32. Incontrovertible

Not able to deny or disputed

# He presented incontrovertible evidence.

#33. Inherent

Existing in something permanent, essential, or characteristic quality.

# Any kind of sports activity has its inherent dangers.

#34. Interactive

Influencing each other.

# They had an interactive conversation today.

#35. Methodical

Done things carefully or logically.

# He was methodical about the recipe.

#36. Mellow

#i. Pleasantly smooth or soft.

#ii. Softened and matured by age.

#iii. Relaxed and good humor.

# well matured and smooth.

# When she sang everyone was hypnotized by the mellow tune for her voice.

# Every chef would recommend slow cooking as it gives a mellow flavour.

# He had a mellow personality.

# The wine was delicious and mellow.


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#37. Opportune

#i. At a particular action or event occurs.

#ii. Done on occurring at a favourable or useful time.

# This job offer was an opportune moment that he could not resist.

# His entrance was a fortune to the tense environment of the room.

#38. Observant

Quick to notice things

# She was quite an observant person.

#39. Optimum

being at the best possible,  producing the possible result.

# The production reached the optimum point.

#40. Paradigm

A typical example, pattern, or model of something.

# She was a paradigm for a perfect woman.

#41. Premise

A statement that forms the basis of a reasonable theory

# The basic premise of his script was accurate and everyone there recognized him.

#42. Propensity

A tendency to a particular kind of behaviour.

# There is an increased personality of eating healthy foods nowadays.


#43. Profile

#i. A description of someone or something that gives useful information.

#ii. The general impression that someone or something gives to the public and the
amount of attention they receive.

# The managers have to build up a detailed profile of the sales.

# The deal raised the profile of the organization.

#44. Ramification

A consequence of an event or action

# Any sudden change is found to have legal ramifications.

#45. Rapport

A friendly relationship in which people like and understand each other.

# They both had a good rapport in between.

#46. Renowned

Famous and respected

# He had a renowned personality.

#47. Restrained

Showing calm control rather than emotion

# He had a restrained attitude.

#48. Revitalize

To give new life and vitality.

# The current policy revitalized the current Indian economy.


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#49. Succinct

Expressed clearly and using a few words.

# His answer was succinct.

#50. Thorough

#i. Doing things very carefully and great attention to detail

#ii. Including everything and with great detail.

# He was determined to be thorough in his research.

# The police carried out a thorough investigation.

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