Intermediate English Vocabulary Flashcard

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Cognate

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A word that has a common etymological origin with a word in another language, such as 'familia' in Spanish and 'family' in English.

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Diligent

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Showing care and effort in one's work or duties; a diligent student always completes assignments on time.

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Resilient

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Able to recover quickly from difficulties; a resilient person can bounce back from challenges.

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Methodical

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Done according to a systematic or established procedure; a methodical approach in science leads to reliable results.

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Antonym of 'Optimistic'

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Pessimistic; it describes a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

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Procrastinating

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Delaying or postponing tasks; a procrastinating student often submits work late.

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Fragile

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Easily broken or damaged; something that is fragile requires careful handling.

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Hasty

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Done with excessive speed or urgency; a hasty decision may lead to mistakes.

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Indifferent

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Having no particular interest or concern; an indifferent student may not engage in class discussions.

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Contextual Vocabulary

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Words that are best understood in relation to the situation or context in which they are used.