ADJECTIVES
Describes something that exists or can be found everywhere.
Ubiquitous
Something that is true by its very nature is true ______.
Inherently
Which verb means to make pain, a problem or a difficult situation less severe?
Alleviate
A lack of agreement or difference between two pieces of information is called a ______.
Discrepancy
______ the heavy rain, the event continued as planned. Which phrase means 'despite'?
In spite of
Describes something that causes harm or damage.
Detrimental
He broke the vase ______, without intending to.
Inadvertently
Lack of communication can ______ trust between colleagues. Which verb means 'to weaken or damage gradually'?
Undermine
An indirect effect or meaning suggested by something is an ______.
Implication
______ the latest report, the project is behind schedule. Which phrase means 'according to'?
In accordance with
Describes an explanation or idea that seems reasonable and believable.
Plausible
The company will ______ improve its performance if it invests in better technology. Which adverb means 'without doubt or failure'?
Inevitably
Pollution can ______ existing environmental problems. Which verb means 'to make something worse'?
Exacerbate
Something that encourages a person to act, such as a financial reward, is an ______.
Incentive
______ the new regulations, all employees must wear safety equipment. Which phrase means 'because of' or 'as a result of authority granted by'?
By virtue of
Describes someone who is unwilling or hesitant to do something.
Reluctant
The two candidates received 45% and 55% of the votes, ______.
Respectively
Which verb means to examine something carefully and critically?
Scrutinise
A restriction or limitation that makes something more difficult is a ______.
Constraint
______ the recent findings, the researchers changed their conclusion. Which phrase means 'considering'?
In light of
Describes someone who pays great attention to detail and avoids mistakes.
Meticulous
The policy was ______ designed to protect workers, although some people doubted its real purpose. Which adverb means 'apparently, but not necessarily in reality'?
Ostensibly
Which verb means to restore friendly relations after a disagreement, or to make two apparently conflicting ideas compatible?
Reconcile
The frequency or proportion with which something exists in a population is its ______.
Prevalence
______ the contract, the supplier must deliver the goods by Friday. Which formal phrase means 'in accordance with' or 'as required by'?
Pursuant to