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12 English words with meanings: complication, conducive, conductive, create, deal with… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. complication /,kɑ:m.plə'keɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — a problem that makes something more difficult
    Example: There was a complication during the surgery.
    Synonyms: difficulty, problem, obstacle
  2. conducive /kən'dju:sɪv/ (adjective) — helpful or good for
    Example: A quiet room is conducive to productive work.
    Synonyms: favorable, helpful, beneficial
  3. conductive /kən'du:sɪv/ (adj) — helpful
    Example: A quiet environment is conductive to better learning.
    Synonyms: favorable, beneficial, helpful
  4. create /kri'eɪt/ (verb) — to make something new
    Example: Artists create beauty through their imagination.
    Synonyms: produce, generate, make
  5. deal with /di:l wɪθ/ (verb) — to handle or take action about something
    Example: He had to deal with many problems at work today.
    Synonyms: handle, manage, address
  6. disruption /dɪs'rʌpʃən/ (noun) — a stop or breakdown
    Example: The power outage caused a major disruption in the service.
    Synonyms: disturbance, interruption, breakdown
  7. enhance /ɪn'hæns/ (verb) — make better
    Example: Adding more natural light can enhance the room's atmosphere.
    Synonyms: improve, boost, strengthen
  8. get out of /ɡet aʊt əv/ (verb) — to avoid doing something you should do
    Example: She tried to get out of the meeting by pretending to be sick.
    Synonyms: escape, avoid, withdraw from
  9. incorporate /ɪn'kɔ:pəreɪt/ (verb) — join together
    Example: We plan to incorporate new ideas into our project.
    Synonyms: combine, integrate, merge
  10. matter /'mætər/ (noun) — a subject or situation to deal with
    Example: This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
    Synonyms: issue, topic, subject
  11. minimize /'mɪnɪmaɪz/ (verb) — make as small as possible
    Example: We should minimize waste to help protect the environment.
    Synonyms: reduce, decrease, lower
  12. resolve /rɪ'zɔ:lv/ (verb) — solve or decide
    Example: They worked together to resolve the disagreement.
    Synonyms: settle, solve, decide

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