part 5 Flashcards

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Disquiet

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as a verb - to make somebody feel worried, concern, , cause worry
the worker at the company was disquieted by the thought that they could lose their job

as a noun - to fee worry
Despite the reassurances from the government, there’s a lot of disquiet about the future of healthcare services

There’s a sense of disquiet among the residents about the proposed development

The strange behavior of the birds disquieted the villagers, making them wonder if a storm was coming

deeper, more pervasive feeling of unease or anxiety.

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Sizeable

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very large

It is used to describe something that is bigger than average or expected in size, amount, extent, or degree.

  • The company just received a sizeable investment, which will allow us to expand our operations significantly
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imperative

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as a adjective - extremely important and urgent, essential, crucial

  • It’s imperative that we finish the project on time to meet the client’s deadline

immediate action was imperative

as a noun: an essential or urgent thing, It can also refer to a command, rule, duty, etc.
- Understanding the customer’s needs is an imperative for any successful business.

As a noun, an “imperative” is a command or an essential or urgent requirement. unavoidable obligation
Example: “Listening to the safety briefing before the flight is an imperative.”

imperative that you know your right

the imperatives of being prime minister

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Alleviate
Alleviation

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provide physical relief, as from pain - often medicine

as a verb Alleviate means relieve , lessen such as problem, pain or suffering and make them more bearable or less severe or intense, make easier, less burdensome
easier to bear or deal with
to mitigate or to assuage

  • Listening to music can alleviate the stress of a long day.

Alleviate is often used in the context of relief from pain, suffering, or other distressing symptoms. It implies a temporary or partial improvement, rather than a complete solution. For example, you might take medication to alleviate a headache.

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Divulge

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to reveal or disclose secret information,
to tell pulicly something that is private, personal and secret
It implies the sharing of information that is meant to be confidential or is not generally known. sensitive
- The detective will not divulge the details of the investigation to the public

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Lambasted

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“Lambast” is a verb that means to criticize (someone or something) harshly or severely, often in a public manner.

you don`t necessarily get angry or abussive

“The coach lambasted the team for their lack of effort during the game.”

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Replete with

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full off, filled with,
It’s often used to describe a plentiful or abundant presence of something.

The book is replete with vivid descriptions and interesting characters, making it a captivating read.

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encompass

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to include a lot of people or things
Within its scope
This prosjekt encompsssing manu different profesjons

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Incentive

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a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something

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In perpetuity
perpetual

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lasting/ continuing forever or indefinitely, for eternity, eternal, everlasting
never ends or changes

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Conducive

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مساعد
providing the right conditions for something good to happen
or
making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible
Conducive means tending to cause or produce something. - Regular exercise is conducive to happiness and a feeling of well-being.

This adjective is usually followed by the preposition to, and it refers to bringing about something favorable or helpful: A positive attitude is conducive to good health.
suitable for helping with it
- a peaceful and quiet environment is conducive to studying.

The local government is providing tax incentives to businesses that relocate to the area, creating a conducive environment for economic growth

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Timely

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happening at the most suitable time, به موقع

being timely can also mean being well-timed or doing something at the most appropriate moment.

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Unanimity /ˌjunəˈnɪməti/
Unanimous /juˈnænəməs/

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  • complete agreement among every member of group: agreement by all people involved -
    The adjective unanimous comes from the similar Latin word unanimus, which means “of one mind.”
  • Maybe politicians are unanimous about an issue of global warming, but they have not reached a consensus on solving this problem yet.
    alle people that are involved agrees, everbody agrees to it,

refers to complete agreement or unity

complete, 100% agreement, whereas consensus implies enough agreement to proceed, even if there are some minor disagreements.

politicans reach consensus, men rarely unanimity

Consensus involves an agreement that everyone in a group can accept, even if it’s not their first choice. It often involves compromises and negotiation. The goal is to reach a decision that everyone feels is acceptable and can support, to ensure harmony and cooperation within the group.

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Mitigate
Mitigation

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to reduce the harmful or unpleasant effects of something

to reduce or lessen/ soften intensity and severity of something bad

  • When you buy car insurance, you are trying to mitigate the risks involved with driving.

-Sunscreen is used to mitigate the effects of the sun on your skin.

risk and threat management

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Unmitigated

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esp. of something unpleasant or unsuccessful) complete
fully severe or intense, without any reduction.
when you see “unmitigated” in front of a word, it often means the word it’s describing is being experienced to its fullest extent.
“Unmitigated” is often used to describe something that is not lessened, reduced, or eased in any way. When something is unmitigated, it is in its full form or severity, without any attempt to decrease its intensity or impact.

“Unmitigated disaster” - This means the disaster was absolute and total. There was no relief or reduction in the severity of the disaster. It was as bad as it could possibly be.

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Dramatically

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is often used to emphasize a significant, noticeable change or difference

  • The city has grown dramatically over the past decade.”

In this sentence, “dramatically” emphasizes that the city’s growth was not just slight or moderate, but substantial and significant.

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Radically

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completely or extremely
it emphasizes the extent or depth of the change or difference.

means in a thorough or fundamental way, often implying a dramatic departure from the traditional, typical, or expected.

  • the company needs to radically rethink its marketing strategy
  • Our approach is radically different to that of our competitors.
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extolled

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to praise something or someone very much and highly: cant `say enough good things about someone or something,ستایش کردن
when you extol someone or something, you’re expressing great admiration or giving enthusiastic praise. to elevate to raise high

Extolling can enhance others’ perceptions of the person or thing you are praising.

often in a public or formal manner

-he extolled the benefits of exercise everday.
- Scientists often extol the virtues of the scientific method, emphasizing its ability to provide reliable and replicable results.

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Exceedingly

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extremely, very

  • She worked exceedingly hard to meet the deadline

ceedingly means “to a very large degree,” so it’s best to save it for things that really need to be emphasized. You might be exceedingly angry at your little sister after she borrowed your favorite sweater and spilled ketchup on it, or exceedingly happy to have gotten into your first choice college. Exceedingly has a Latin root, excedere, “depart, go beyond, be in excess, or surpass.”

Definitions of exceedingly

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omit

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to leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally, deliberately or forgetfully
not included,

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ineffable
Ineffably

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  1. “ineffable” is to describe something overwhelmingly impressive, extraordinary, or beyond expression in words.
    too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words
    It’s beyond expression.
    If something is so powerful or emotional that you can’t even describe it, it’s ineffable.
  • life is full of ineffable moments. embrace them.
    -Giving birth is an ineffable experience
    -The ineffable smile of the Mona Lisa was a mystery for a long time.