Adj
Ubiquitous
Found everywhere at the same time
It’s used when something is so common that you notice it all around you.
Example:
Coffee shops are ubiquitous in big cities like Amsterdam.
Abdicate
to officially give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne or high leadership role.
Example:
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
I stand by my point
Means: I still believe my opinion is correct, even after discussion or disagreement.
Example:
Even after the debate, she stood by her point.
Cumbersome
Difficult to do and manage (usually physical)
It usually refers to things that feel awkward or inefficient.
Example:
The old laptop is too cumbersome to carry around every day.
(Not so common. Usually used in formal letters and essays)
Implement
to put a plan, idea, or system into action or make it start working.
Example:
The school will implement a new grading system next year.
… suggests otherwise
Means: something indicates the opposite of what was said.
Example:
He said he was fine, but his face suggests otherwise.
Pensive
Deep in thought
It describes someone who is thinking carefully about something, often with emotion involved.
Example:
He looked pensive after hearing the news.
Articulate
To express ideas clearly and effectively.
It means to put your thoughts into clear, well-structured words.
Example:
She can articulate her ideas very well in debates.
Former and latter
Used when talking about two things:
former = the first one
latter = the second one
Example:
Tea and coffee are popular drinks. The former is calming, the latter is energizing.
Impeccable
Perfect, flawless.
Example:
He has impeccable taste in fashion.
Refute
To prove that something is wrong or false by providing evidence or argument.
Example:
The scientist refuted the theory with new data.
(Used in essays and debates)
Whereas
Means: in contrast to / while on the other hand.
Example:
I like tea, whereas my brother prefers coffee.
Relevant and irrelevant
relevant = related to the topic, important
irrelevant = not related, unimportant
Example:
This information is relevant to the discussion.
That detail is irrelevant to the question.
(Works GREAT in arguments!)