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33 English words with meanings: -conscious, accommodating, age-conscious, amateur, astute… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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  1. -conscious /'kɑ:nʃəs/ (adjective) — having a strong concern about the thing named before it
    Example: She is health-conscious and eats well.
    Synonyms: aware of, careful about
  2. accommodating /ə'kɑ:.mə,deɪ.tɪŋ/ (adjective) — willing to help and easy to deal with
    Example: The staff were accommodating and helpful.
    Synonyms: helpful, cooperative, easy to deal with
  3. age-conscious /'eɪdʒ 'kɒnʃəs/ (adjective) — careful about age and how age affects people
    Example: The company has an age-conscious policy.
    Synonyms: age-aware, age-sensitive, age-minded
  4. amateur /'æmətər/ (noun) — a person who does something for pleasure, not as a job
    Example: She is an amateur photographer.
    Synonyms: beginner, hobbyist, nonprofessional
  5. astute /ə'stu:t/ (adjective) — good at understanding situations and making smart choices
    Example: She made an astute decision.
    Synonyms: shrewd, sagacious, perceptive
  6. authoritative /ə,θɔ:rə'teɪtɪv/ (adjective) — showing strong knowledge and power to be trusted
    Example: She gave an authoritative answer.
    Synonyms: reliable, authoritative-sounding
  7. be in your element /bi ɪn jʊər 'ɛləmənt/ (phrase) — to feel very comfortable and skilled in a situation
    Example: She is in her element when she is teaching.
    Synonyms: comfortable, at ease, in one's stride
  8. be on the ball (phrase) — to be alert and quick to understand what is happening
    Example: You need to be on the ball in this job.
    Synonyms: alert, sharp, quick-witted
  9. boost your confidence /bu:st jʊər 'kɒnfɪdəns/ (phrase) — to make someone feel more sure of themselves
    Example: A kind teacher can boost your confidence.
    Synonyms: build confidence, increase self-esteem, encourage
  10. bright /braɪt/ (adjective) — intelligent and quick to learn
    Example: She is bright and learns quickly.
    Synonyms: intelligent, smart, clever
  11. bulk up /bʌlk ʌp/ (phrase) — To make the body bigger and stronger through exercise or food.
    Example: He works out to bulk up.
    Synonyms: build muscle, gain size
  12. chauvinistic /,ʃoʊvɪ'nɪstɪk/ (adjective) — showing strong belief that one group is better than another
    Example: His chauvinistic views offended many people.
    Synonyms: sexist, bigoted, biased
  13. cold-hearted /,koʊld'hɑ:rtɪd/ (adjective) — not caring about other people's feelings
    Example: He made a cold-hearted decision.
    Synonyms: unfeeling, cruel, heartless
  14. conceited /kən'si:tɪd/ (adjective) — too proud and believing you are better than others
    Example: He sounded conceited when he talked about his success.
    Synonyms: vain, arrogant, self-important
  15. conscience /'kɒnʃəns/ (noun) — the inner feeling that tells you what is right or wrong
    Example: Her conscience told her to apologize.
    Synonyms: moral sense, inner voice, scruples
  16. conservative /,kɑ:nsər'veɪtɪv/ (adjective) — careful and not willing to take risks
    Example: She made a conservative estimate of the cost.
    Synonyms: cautious, careful, risk-averse
  17. cunning /'kʌnɪŋ/ (adjective) — clever at getting what you want, often in a sneaky way
    Example: The cunning fox escaped the trap.
    Synonyms: sly, shrewd, crafty
  18. determined /dɪ'tɜ:rmɪnd/ (adjective) — firmly decided to do something
    Example: She is determined to finish the project.
    Synonyms: resolved, firm, decided
  19. diffident /'dɪfɪdənt/ (adjective) — shy and lacking confidence in social situations
    Example: He was diffident in the meeting.
    Synonyms: shy, timid, self-conscious
  20. dignity /'dɪɡnəti/ (noun) — a sense of worth and respect that a person deserves
    Example: He spoke with dignity after the loss.
    Synonyms: self-respect, worth, grace
  21. discerning /dɪ'sɝ:nɪŋ/ (adjective) — Able to notice small differences and make careful judgments.
    Example: She is a discerning reader who notices every detail.
    Synonyms: astute, perceptive, judicious
  22. dishonest /dɪs'ɑ:nɪst/ (adjective) — not telling the truth or trying to trick others
    Example: He was dishonest about his grades.
    Synonyms: untruthful, deceitful, lying
  23. dogged /'dɒɡd/ (adjective) — showing strong determination and not giving up easily
    Example: She made a dogged effort to finish the race.
    Synonyms: determined, persistent, tenacious
  24. dogmatic /dɒɡ'mætɪk/ (adjective) — certain that your beliefs are right and unwilling to change them
    Example: He was dogmatic about his opinions.
    Synonyms: opinionated, authoritarian, inflexible
  25. down-to-earth /,daʊn tə 'ɜ:rθ/ (adjective) — practical, sensible, and not pretending to be special
    Example: She gives down-to-earth advice.
    Synonyms: practical, sensible, realistic
  26. drill (n.) /feər/ (adjective) — fairly (adv.)
    Example: Everyone should be treated fairly.
    Synonyms: just, impartial, equitable
  27. eager /'i:ɡər/ (adjective) — very excited and wanting to do something
    Example: She was eager to start her new job.
    Synonyms: keen, excited, anxious
  28. earnest /'ɜ:rnɪst/ (adjective) — serious and sincere in purpose or feeling
    Example: She gave an earnest apology.
    Synonyms: sincere, serious, genuine
  29. exercise discretion /,ɛksər'saɪz dɪ'skrɛʃən/ (phrase) — to use careful judgment in choosing what to do
    Example: The manager exercised discretion in handling the case.
    Synonyms: use judgment, act carefully, be prudent
  30. feel strongly /fi:l 'strɒŋli/ (phrase) — to have a very strong opinion or emotion about something
    Example: I feel strongly about this issue.
    Synonyms: care deeply, have strong feelings, be passionate

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