LEXICON EXPANSION PACK Flashcards
Expand our vocabulary to increase our high frequency words
Regardless
Synonyms English: Nevertheless, Despite
Synonyms Spanish: No obstante, A pesar de
“Regardless of the weather, the event will continue as planned.”
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“She was determined to succeed regardless of the obstacles she faced in her career.”
Moreover
Synonyms English: Furthermore, In addition
Synonyms Spanish: Además, Por añadidura
“The project is running behind schedule. Moreover, the budget has been exceeded.”
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“His qualifications are impressive. Moreover, his experience in the field is unmatched.”
In fact
Synonyms English: Actually, Indeed
Synonyms Spanish: De hecho, En realidad
“In fact, the results were better than anyone had anticipated.”
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“Many believed the experiment would fail; in fact, it succeeded beyond expectations.”
Due to
Synonyms English: Because of, Owing to
Synonyms Spanish: Debido a, A causa de
“The game was canceled due to the heavy rainstorm.”
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“Due to her excellent performance, she was offered a promotion.”
Despite
Synonyms English: In spite of, Even though
Synonyms Spanish: A pesar de, Pese a
“He finished the race despite injuring his leg halfway through.”
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“Despite the challenges, the company managed to increase its profits.”
In contrast
Synonyms English: Conversely, On the other hand
Synonyms Spanish: En contraste, Por el contrario
“In contrast to the sunny weather yesterday, today has been cold and rainy.”
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“The North experienced heavy snowfall this winter. In contrast, the South had mild temperatures.”
Marginalization
Synonyms English: Exclusion, Disenfranchisement
Synonyms Spanish: Marginalización, Exclusión
“Societal marginalization often leads to a lack of opportunities for disadvantaged groups.”
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“The government’s policies aim to reduce the marginalization of rural communities.”
Nuance
Synonyms English: Subtlety, Shade
Synonyms Spanish: Matiz, Sutileza
“Understanding the nuance of her argument requires careful consideration.”
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“The translator captured the nuances of the original text beautifully.”
To deal with something
Synonyms English: To handle, To manage
Synonyms Spanish: Lidiar con, Manejar
“She had to deal with several unexpected issues during the project.”
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“The manager is experienced and knows how to deal with difficult clients effectively.”
Ambiguous
Synonyms English: Vague, Unclear
Synonyms Spanish: Ambiguo, Incierto
“The contract’s terms were ambiguous, leading to confusion during negotiations.”
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“His response was intentionally ambiguous, leaving room for interpretation.”
To persuade
Synonyms English: To convince, To influence
Synonyms Spanish: Persuadir, Convencer
“The speaker’s goal was to persuade the audience to take immediate action on climate change.”
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“He managed to persuade his colleagues to support his new initiative.”
(to have) Working knowledge of sth
Synonyms English: Familiarity with, Basic understanding of
Synonyms Spanish: Conocimientos prácticos de, Dominio básico de
“He has a working knowledge of several programming languages.”
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“A working knowledge of the company’s policies is essential for all employees.”
To deplete sth
Synonyms English: To exhaust, To use up
Synonyms Spanish: Agotar, Mermar
“Overfishing has severely depleted the fish population in the region.”
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“The company’s resources were quickly depleted due to unforeseen expenses.”
(To be) Conducive to sth
Synonyms English: Favorable to, Helpful for
Synonyms Spanish: Conducente a, Propicio para
“The quiet environment is conducive to deep concentration and focus.”
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“Collaboration between departments is conducive to innovation and productivity.”
Fluctuate
Synonyms English: To vary, To oscillate
Synonyms Spanish: Fluctuar, Variar
“Prices tend to fluctuate during periods of economic uncertainty.”
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“The temperature has been fluctuating between hot and cold all week.”
Comprehensive
Synonyms English: Thorough, Extensive
Synonyms Spanish: Exhaustivo, Amplio
“The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the environmental impact.”
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“The university offers a comprehensive range of courses in multiple disciplines.”
Imminent
Synonyms English: Approaching, Impending
Synonyms Spanish: Inminente, Próximo
“The storm’s arrival is imminent, and residents are urged to evacuate.”
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“After months of preparation, the project’s completion is now imminent.”
Notion
Synonyms English: Idea, Concept
Synonyms Spanish: Noción, Idea
“The notion of success varies greatly among individuals.”
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“He challenged the traditional notion that leadership is based on authority.”
Plausible
Synonyms English: Believable, Reasonable
Synonyms Spanish: Plausible, Creíble
“Her explanation was plausible, but it lacked concrete evidence.”
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“It’s plausible that the delay was caused by technical difficulties.”
Sparse
Synonyms English: Scant, Thin
Synonyms Spanish: Escaso, Ralo
“The population in the desert regions is quite sparse due to harsh living conditions.”
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“Vegetation in the tundra is sparse, with only a few plants able to survive.”
To sustain
Synonyms English: To maintain, To uphold
Synonyms Spanish: Sostener, Mantener
“The company needs to find new ways to sustain its growth.”
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“Their efforts were not enough to sustain the project through the financial crisis.”
To entail
Synonyms English: To involve, To require
Synonyms Spanish: Implicar, Requerir
“Taking on this role will entail additional responsibilities and time commitments.”
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“Becoming a doctor entails years of dedicated study and training.”
To mitigate
Synonyms English: To alleviate, To lessen
Synonyms Spanish: Mitigar, Aliviar
“The government introduced new policies to mitigate the impact of inflation.”
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“The safety measures were put in place to mitigate the risks of an accident.”
Intrinsic
Synonyms English: Inherent, Innate
Synonyms Spanish: Intrínseco, Inherente
“Creativity is an intrinsic part of the design process.”
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“The freedom to express oneself is an intrinsic right in any democratic society.”
To ameliorate
Synonyms English: To improve, To enhance
Synonyms Spanish: Mejorar, Ameliorar
“The administration is working to ameliorate the living conditions in the refugee camps.”
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“Efforts to ameliorate the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly urgent.”
Arbitrary
Synonyms English: Random, Capricious
Synonyms Spanish: Arbitrario, Caprichoso
“The selection process appeared arbitrary, with no clear criteria being followed.”
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“Decisions made in an arbitrary manner often lead to dissatisfaction.”
To deteriorate
Synonyms English: To worsen, To decline
Synonyms Spanish: Deteriorarse, Empeorar
“The situation in the region continued to deteriorate despite efforts to stabilize it.”
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“Her health has deteriorated significantly over the past few months.”
(To be) Detrimental
Synonyms English: Harmful, Damaging
Synonyms Spanish: Perjudicial, Dañino
“Prolonged exposure to loud noise can be detrimental to your hearing.”
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“Pollution has a detrimental effect on the environment and public health.”
To constrain
Synonyms English: To restrict, To limit
Synonyms Spanish: Restringir, Limitar
“The budget cuts have severely constrained the department’s ability to carry out its research.”
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“Her creativity was constrained by the strict rules of the competition.”
