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Responsibility and risk – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: aggressively, avoid, be in charge of, bear, benefit… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. aggressively /ə'ɡrɛsɪvli/ (adverb) — in a strong and firm way
    Example: He pursued his goals aggressively and never gave up.
    Synonyms: boldly, forcefully, assertively
  2. avoid /ə'vɔɪd/ (verb) — to stay away from something or stop it happening
    Example: You should avoid eating too much sugar if you want to stay healthy.
    Synonyms: stay away from, keep clear of, prevent
  3. be in charge of /ɪn tʃɑ:rdʒ əv/ (verb) — having the duty for something
    Example: She is in charge of organizing the annual company meeting.
    Synonyms: responsible for, manage, supervise
  4. bear /ber/ (verb) — to handle or suffer
    Example: I can’t bear the cold weather anymore.
    Synonyms: endure, tolerate, withstand
  5. benefit /'benɪfɪt/ (noun) — help or advantage
    Example: Regular exercise has many health benefits.
    Synonyms: advantage, gain, profit
  6. burden /'bɜ:rdn/ (noun) — a heavy load or worry
    Example: Caring for his sick father became a heavy burden.
    Synonyms: load, responsibility, strain
  7. cautiously /'kɑ:.ʃəs.li/ (adverb) — in a careful way
    Example: She drove cautiously through the narrow mountain road.
    Synonyms: carefully, prudently, attentively
  8. conservative /kən'sɜ:vətɪv/ (adjective) — careful and not risky
    Example: He is conservative in his spending and avoids risky investments.
    Synonyms: cautious, traditional, reserved
  9. fall to /fɔ:l tu:/ (phrasal verb) — to become someone's duty or responsibility
    Example: It fell to Mark to organize the meeting.
    Synonyms: be assigned to, be responsible for, take on
  10. guarantee /,ɡærən'ti:/ (verb, noun) — a promise something will work
    Example: The company offers a one-year guarantee on all its products.
    Synonyms: warranty, assurance, pledge
  11. hamper /'hæmpər/ (verb) — to get in the way
    Example: Heavy traffic can hamper your ability to arrive on time.
    Synonyms: obstruct, hinder, impede
  12. look to somebody /lʊk tu:/ (verb) — depend on someone for help
    Example: Many employees look to their manager for guidance.
    Synonyms: depend on, rely on, turn to

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