The words
Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.
- promotional
- Promotional material, events, or ideas are designed to increase the sales of a product or service
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as promotional.”
- fief
- In former times, a fief was a piece of land given to someone by their lord, to whom they had a duty to provide particular services in return
- “Learners saw the word “fief” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- vassal
- In feudal society, a vassal was a man who gave military service to a lord, in return for which he was protected by the lord and received land to live on
- “Learners saw the word “vassal” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- liturgy
- a way of praying in a religious service using a fixed order of words, prayers etc
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “liturgy.””
- cut-price
- cut-price goods or services are cheaper than usual
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as cut-price.”
- feminist
- someone who supports the idea that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men
- “A clear definition of the word “feminist” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- buttress
- to support a system, idea, argument etc, especially by providing money
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “buttress” describes an action or change.”
- rudder
- a flat part at the back of a ship or aircraft that can be turned in order to control the direction in which it moves
- “Learners saw the word “rudder” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- mortgage
- a legal arrangement by which you borrow money from a bank or similar organization in order to buy a house, and pay back the money over a period of years
- “Learners saw the word “mortgage” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- materialistic
- concerned only with money and possessions rather than things of the mind such as art, religion, or moral beliefs – used in order to show disapproval
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “materialistic” signals a particular quality.”
- haggle
- to argue when you are trying to agree about the price of something
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “haggle” describes an action or change.”
- advocacy
- public support for a course of action or way of doing things
- “Learners saw the word “advocacy” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- reversion
- a return to a former condition or habit
- “The speaker used the word “reversion” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- echolocation
- Echolocation is a system used by some animals to determine the position of an object by measuring how long it takes for an echo to return from the object
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “echolocation.””
- chalice
- a gold or silver decorated cup used, for example, to hold wine in Christian religious services
- “The speaker used the word “chalice” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- Republican
- relating to or supporting a system of government that is not led by a king or queen
- “The speaker uses “republican” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- rewind
- to make a cassette tape or video go backwards in order to see or hear it again
- “The speaker explains how “rewind” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- audiophile
- a person who has a great interest in high-fidelity sound reproduction
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “audiophile.””
- camcorder
- a type of camera that records pictures and sound on videotape
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “camcorder.””
- radiocarbon
- Radiocarbon is a type of carbon that is radioactive, and which therefore breaks up slowly at a regular rate. Its presence in an object can be measured in order to find out how old the object is.
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “radiocarbon.””
- complainant
- someone who makes a formal complaint in a court of law
- “Learners saw the word “complainant” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- espouse
- to support an idea, belief etc, especially a political one
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “espouse” describes an action or change.”
- brace
- to make something stronger by supporting it
- “The speaker explains how “brace” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- lactation
- the production of milk by a woman or female animal
- “A clear definition of the word “lactation” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- anaerobic
- not needing oxygen in order to live
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as anaerobic.”
- counterproductive
- Something that is counterproductive achieves the opposite result from the one that you want to achieve
- “The speaker uses “counterproductive” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- supportive
- giving help or encouragement, especially to someone who is in a difficult situation – used to show approval
- “The speaker uses “supportive” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- apostasy
- when someone suddenly stops believing in a religion or supporting a political party
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “apostasy.””
- exhume
- to remove a dead body from the ground, especially in order to check the cause of death
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “exhume” describes an action or change.”
- puritanical
- very strict about moral matters, especially sex – used in order to show disapproval
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as puritanical.”
- resurrection
- a situation in which something old or forgotten returns or becomes important again
- “The speaker used the word “resurrection” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- ancillary
- connected with or supporting something else, but less important than it
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “ancillary” signals a particular quality.”
- apostate
- someone who has stopped believing in a religion or supporting a political party
- “The speaker used the word “apostate” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- by-product
- something additional that is produced during a natural or industrial process
- “The speaker used the word “by-product” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- countermand
- If you countermand an order, you cancel it, usually by giving a different order
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “countermand” describes an action or change.”
- girder
- a strong beam, made of iron or steel, that supports a floor, roof, or bridge
- “The speaker used the word “girder” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- recriminate
- to return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations
- “A clear example helps learners use “recriminate” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- venal
- willing to use power and influence in a dishonest way in return for money
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as venal.”
- adduce
- to give facts or reasons in order to prove that something is true
- “Learners hear “adduce” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- adherent
- someone who supports a particular belief, plan, political party etc
- “A clear definition of the word “adherent” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- entreaty
- a serious request in which you ask someone to do something for you
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “entreaty.””
- neutrality
- the state of not supporting either side in an argument or war
- “The speaker used the word “neutrality” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- requite
- to give or do something in return for something done or given to you
- “A clear example helps learners use “requite” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- side
- to support or argue against a person or group in a quarrel, fight etc
- “The speaker explains how “side” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- cavil
- to make unnecessary complaints about someone or something
- “A clear example helps learners use “cavil” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- retrograde
- involving a return to an earlier and worse situation
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “retrograde” signals a particular quality.”
- usurious
- a usurious price or rate of interest14 is unfairly high
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “usurious” signals a particular quality.”
- garnish
- to add something to food in order to decorate it
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “garnish” describes an action or change.”
- supplicate
- to make a humble request to (someone); plead
- “Learners hear “supplicate” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- remonstrance
- a complaint or protest
- “The speaker used the word “remonstrance” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- deport
- to make someone leave a country and return to the country they came from, especially because they do not have a legal right to stay
- “Learners hear “deport” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- disaffection
- Disaffection is the attitude that people have when they stop supporting something such as an organization or political ideal
- “A clear definition of the word “disaffection” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- nonsuit
- an order of a judge dismissing a suit when the plaintiff fails to show he has a good cause of action or fails to produce any evidence
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “nonsuit.””
- poser
- someone who pretends to have a quality or social position they do not really have, usually in order to make people notice or admire them
- “The speaker used the word “poser” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- sycophantic
- praising important or powerful people too much because you want to get something from them – used in order to show disapproval
- “The speaker uses “sycophantic” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- out-goings
- Your outgoings are the regular amounts of money which you have to spend every week or every month, for example, in order to pay your rent or bills
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “out-goings.””
- prop
- to support something by leaning it against something, or by putting something else under, next to, or behind it
- “The speaker explains how “prop” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- pterosaur
- any extinct flying reptile of the order Pterosauria, of Jurassic and Cretaceous times: included the pterodactyls
- “The speaker used the word “pterosaur” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- counter-productive
- Something that is counterproductive achieves the opposite result from the one that you want to achieve
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as counter-productive.”
- regressive
- returning to an earlier, less advanced state, or causing something to do this - used to show disapproval
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “regressive” signals a particular quality.”
- tenon
- an end of a piece of wood, that has been cut to fit exactly into a mortise in order to form a strong joint
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “tenon.””
- emetic
- something that you eat or drink in order to make yourself vomit(= bring up food from your stomach )
- “A clear definition of the word “emetic” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- fulcrum
- the point on which a lever (= bar ) turns, balances, or is supported in turning or lifting something
- “Learners saw the word “fulcrum” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- sextant
- a tool for measuring angles between stars in order to calculate the position of a ship or aircraft
- “A clear definition of the word “sextant” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- wreak
- Something or someone that wreaks havoc or destruction causes a great amount of disorder or damage
- “Learners hear “wreak” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- blarney
- pleasant but untrue things that you say to someone in order to trick or persuade them
- “The speaker used the word “blarney” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- canard
- a piece of news that is false and is told to people deliberately in order to harm someone
- “The speaker used the word “canard” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- end-product
- The end product of something is the thing that is produced or achieved by means of it
- “The speaker used the word “end-product” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- snoop
- If someone snoops around a place, they secretly look around it in order to find out things
- “A clear example helps learners use “snoop” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- anabiosis
- the ability to return to life after apparent death; suspended animation
- “The speaker used the word “anabiosis” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- pericope
- a selection from a book, esp a passage from the Bible read at religious services
- “A clear definition of the word “pericope” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- portico
- a covered entrance to a building, consisting of a roof supported by pillar s
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “portico.””
- sententious
- telling people how they should behave – used in order to show disapproval
- “The speaker uses “sententious” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- behest
- because someone has asked for something or ordered something to happen
- “A clear definition of the word “behest” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- booster
- someone who gives a lot of support to a person, organization, or idea
- “Learners saw the word “booster” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- impostor
- someone who pretends to be someone else in order to trick people
- “The speaker used the word “impostor” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- popularity
- when something or someone is liked or supported by a lot of people
- “The speaker used the word “popularity” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- skyrocket
- if a price or an amount skyrockets, it greatly increases very quickly
- “A clear example helps learners use “skyrocket” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- adjure
- to order or try to persuade someone to do something
- “A clear example helps learners use “adjure” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- enjoin
- to order or try to persuade someone to do something
- “A clear example helps learners use “enjoin” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- partiality
- unfair support of one person or one group against another
- “A clear definition of the word “partiality” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- purvey
- to supply goods, services, information etc to people
- “A clear example helps learners use “purvey” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- rock-bottom
- a rock-bottom price is as low as it can possibly be
- “The speaker uses “rock-bottom” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- subpoena
- to order someone to come to a court of law and be a witness
- “The speaker explains how “subpoena” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- vestment
- a piece of clothing worn by priests during church services
- “Learners saw the word “vestment” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- liturgical
- relating to church services and ceremonies
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as liturgical.”
- proximate
- nearest in time, order, or family relationship
- “The speaker uses “proximate” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- briefless
- (said of a barrister) without clients
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “briefless” signals a particular quality.”
- markdown
- a reduction in the price of something
- “A clear definition of the word “markdown” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- disserve
- to do a disservice to
- “The speaker explains how “disserve” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- unpatriotic
- not supporting your country
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as unpatriotic.”
- assistance
- help or support
- “Learners saw the word “assistance” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- fabrication
- a piece of information or story that someone has invented in order to deceive people
- “Learners saw the word “fabrication” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- crank
- a handle on a piece of equipment, that you can turn in order to move something
- “A clear definition of the word “crank” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- Saturn
- the planet that is sixth in order from the sun and is surrounded by large rings
- “The speaker used the word “saturn” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- decay
- to be slowly destroyed by a natural chemical process, or to make something do this
- “Learners hear “decay” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- disaster
- a sudden event such as a flood, storm, or accident which causes great damage or suffering
- “A clear definition of the word “disaster” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- disciple
- someone who believes in the ideas of a great teacher or leader, especially a religious one
- “The speaker used the word “disciple” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- fabric
- the fabric of a society is its basic structure, way of life, relationships, and traditions
- “A clear definition of the word “fabric” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- fierce
- a fierce person or animal is angry or ready to attack, and looks very frightening
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as fierce.”
- grill
- a part of a cooker in which strong heat from above cooks food on a metal shelf below
- “Learners saw the word “grill” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- insulin
- a substance produced naturally by your body which allows sugar to be used for energy
- “Learners saw the word “insulin” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- larva
- a young insect with a soft tube-shaped body, which will later become an insect with wings
- “Learners saw the word “larva” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- proliferate
- if something proliferates, it increases quickly and spreads to many different places
- “The speaker explains how “proliferate” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- revive
- to bring something back after it has not been used or has not existed for a period of time
- “The speaker explains how “revive” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- tempt
- to make someone want to have or do something, even though they know they really should not
- “Learners hear “tempt” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- turbulent
- a turbulent situation or period of time is one in which there are a lot of sudden changes
- “The speaker uses “turbulent” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- yeast
- a type of fungus used for producing alcohol in beer and wine, and for making bread rise
- “Learners saw the word “yeast” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- anomaly
- something that is noticeable because it is different from what is usual
- “The speaker used the word “anomaly” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- arthritis
- a disease that causes the joints of your body to become swollen and very painful
- “Learners saw the word “arthritis” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- ascribe
- to claim that something is caused by a particular person, situation etc
- “The speaker explains how “ascribe” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- brisk
- weather that is brisk is cold and clear
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “brisk” signals a particular quality.”
- contradict
- to disagree with something, especially by saying that the opposite is true
- “A clear example helps learners use “contradict” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- crusade
- a determined attempt to change something because you think you are morally right
- “A clear definition of the word “crusade” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- cylinder
- a shape, object, or container with circular ends and long straight sides
- “Learners saw the word “cylinder” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- definition
- a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means
- “The speaker used the word “definition” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- diversion
- a change in the direction or use of something, or the act of changing it
- “A clear definition of the word “diversion” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- embryo
- an animal or human that has not yet been born, and has just begun to develop
- “Learners saw the word “embryo” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- gourmet
- someone who knows a lot about food and wine and who enjoys good food and wine
- “A clear definition of the word “gourmet” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- interact
- if one thing interacts with another, or if they interact, they affect each other
- “Learners hear “interact” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- mantle
- a loose piece of outer clothing without sleeves, worn especially in former times
- “The speaker used the word “mantle” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- pesticide
- a chemical substance used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops
- “Learners saw the word “pesticide” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- porcelain
- a hard shiny white substance that is used for making expensive plates, cups etc
- “The speaker used the word “porcelain” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- precipitation
- a chemical process in which a solid substance is separated from a liquid
- “A clear definition of the word “precipitation” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- quiescent
- not developing or doing anything, especially when this is only a temporary state
- “The speaker uses “quiescent” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- shatter
- to break suddenly into very small pieces, or to make something break in this way
- “A clear example helps learners use “shatter” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- shroud
- a cloth that is wrapped around a dead person’s body before it is buried
- “The speaker used the word “shroud” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- steer
- to control the direction a vehicle is going, for example by turning a wheel
- “A clear example helps learners use “steer” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- tenet
- a principle or belief, especially one that is part of a larger system of beliefs
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “tenet.””
- testify
- to make a formal statement of what is true, especially in a court of law
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “testify” describes an action or change.”
- therapy
- the treatment of an illness or injury over a fairly long period of time
- “The speaker used the word “therapy” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- allude
- If you allude to something, you mention it in an indirect way
- “A clear example helps learners use “allude” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- cortex
- the outer layer of an organ in your body, especially your brain
- “The speaker used the word “cortex” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- extraction
- the process of removing or obtaining something from something else
- “The speaker used the word “extraction” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- opaque
- opaque glass or liquid is difficult to see through and often thick
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “opaque” signals a particular quality.”
- overlap
- the amount by which two activities, ideas, things etc overlap
- “The speaker used the word “overlap” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- pernicious
- very harmful or evil, often in a way that you do not notice easily
- “The speaker uses “pernicious” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- positive
- The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it
- “A clear definition of the word “positive” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- pregnancy
- when a woman is pregnant (= has a baby growing inside her body )
- “A clear definition of the word “pregnancy” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- primordial
- existing at the beginning of time or the beginning of the Earth
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “primordial” signals a particular quality.”
- redundant
- not necessary because something else means or does the same thing
- “The speaker uses “redundant” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- scour
- to clean something very thoroughly by rubbing it with a rough material
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “scour” describes an action or change.”
- stature
- the degree to which someone is admired or regarded as important
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “stature.””
- sting
- a sharp pain in your eyes or skin, caused by being hit, by smoke etc
- “The speaker used the word “sting” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- stipulate
- if an agreement, law, or rule stipulates something, it must be done
- “A clear example helps learners use “stipulate” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- strenuous
- A strenuous activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as strenuous.”
- stringent
- a stringent law, rule, standard etc is very strict and must be obeyed
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as stringent.”
- substantiate
- to prove the truth of something that someone has said, claimed etc
- “A clear example helps learners use “substantiate” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- subtle
- not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “subtle” signals a particular quality.”
- utensil
- a thing such as a knife, spoon etc that you use when you are cooking
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “utensil.””
- voracious
- having an extremely strong desire to do or have a lot of something
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “voracious” signals a particular quality.”
- amenable
- willing to accept what someone says or does without arguing
- “The speaker uses “amenable” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- amenity
- something that makes a place comfortable or easy to live in
- “A clear definition of the word “amenity” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- asthma
- a medical condition that causes difficulties in breathing
- “Learners saw the word “asthma” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- bark
- the short loud sound made by dogs and some other animals
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “bark.””
- bestow
- to give someone something of great value or importance
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “bestow” describes an action or change.”
- cascade
- a small steep waterfall that is one of several together
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “cascade.””
- censure
- the act of expressing strong disapproval and criticism
- “The speaker used the word “censure” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- displace
- to take the place or position of something or someone
- “The speaker explains how “displace” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- documentation
- the act of recording information in writing, on film etc
- “Learners saw the word “documentation” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- elongate
- to become longer, or make something longer than normal
- “A clear example helps learners use “elongate” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- embellish
- to make something more beautiful by adding decorations to it
- “The speaker explains how “embellish” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- eminent
- an eminent person is famous, important, and respected
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as eminent.”
- escalate
- to become higher or increase, or to make something do this
- “Learners hear “escalate” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- evade
- to not do or deal with something that you should do
- “The speaker explains how “evade” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- fallow
- to leave (land) unseeded after ploughing and harrowing it
- “The speaker explains how “fallow” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- flock
- to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers
- “A clear example helps learners use “flock” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- harness
- to control and use the natural force or power of something
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “harness” describes an action or change.”
- herd
- a group of animals of one kind that live and feed together
- “A clear definition of the word “herd” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- illiterate
- someone who is illiterate has not learned to read or write
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “illiterate” signals a particular quality.”
- inalienable
- an inalienable right, power etc cannot be taken from you
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as inalienable.”
- innate
- an innate quality or ability is something you are born with
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “innate” signals a particular quality.”
- mandate
- to tell someone that they must do a particular thing
- “Learners hear “mandate” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- microscopic
- extremely small and therefore very difficult to see
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “microscopic” signals a particular quality.”
- palatable
- palatable food or drink has a pleasant or acceptable taste
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as palatable.”
- quest
- a long search for something that is difficult to find
- “Learners saw the word “quest” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- spectacular
- an event or performance that is very large and impressive
- “A clear definition of the word “spectacular” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- steep
- a road, hill etc that is steep slopes at a high angle
- “The speaker uses “steep” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- surpass
- to be even better or greater than someone or something else
- “The speaker explains how “surpass” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- wrestle
- to fight someone by holding them and pulling or pushing them
- “Learners hear “wrestle” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- adept
- good at something that needs care and skill
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as adept.”
- ambivalent
- not sure whether you want or like something or not
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “ambivalent” signals a particular quality.”
- cloakroom
- The cloakroom at a public building such as a theatre or club is the place where customers can leave their coats, usually for a small fee
- “A clear definition of the word “cloakroom” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- damn
- If you say that a person or a news report damns something such as a policy or action, you mean that they are very critical of it
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “damn” describes an action or change.”
- eschew
- to deliberately avoid doing or using something
- “A clear example helps learners use “eschew” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- essence
- the most basic and important quality of something
- “Learners saw the word “essence” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- extinguish
- to make a fire or light stop burning or shining
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “extinguish” describes an action or change.”
- forage
- to go around searching for food or other supplies
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “forage” describes an action or change.”
- manuscript
- a book or piece of writing before it is printed
- “Learners saw the word “manuscript” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- miniature
- a very small painting, usually of a person
- “Learners saw the word “miniature” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- ore
- rock or earth from which metal can be obtained
- “Learners saw the word “ore” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- plead
- to give a particular excuse for your actions
- “Learners hear “plead” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- predator
- an animal that kills and eats other animals
- “The speaker used the word “predator” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- scrutinize
- to examine someone or something very carefully
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “scrutinize” describes an action or change.”
- sluggish
- moving or reacting more slowly than normal
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as sluggish.”
- temperate
- behaviour that is temperate is calm and sensible
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “temperate” signals a particular quality.”
- thermal
- a rising current of warm air used by birds
- “The speaker used the word “thermal” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- versatile
- someone who is versatile has many different skills
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “versatile” signals a particular quality.”
- arguable
- If you say that it is arguable that something is true, you believe that it can be supported by evidence and that many people would agree with it
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “arguable” signals a particular quality.”
- burrow
- to make a hole or passage in the ground
- “The speaker explains how “burrow” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- compute
- to calculate a result, answer, sum etc
- “The speaker explains how “compute” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- constituent
- someone who votes in a particular area
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “constituent.””
- credence
- the acceptance of something as true
- “The speaker used the word “credence” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- delta
- the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet
- “Learners saw the word “delta” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- dispenser
- a machine which provides a particular amount of a product or substance when you press a button or put money into it
- “The speaker used the word “dispenser” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- eternal
- continuing for ever and having no end
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “eternal” signals a particular quality.”
- exhaustive
- extremely thorough and complete
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as exhaustive.”
- exploitation
- a situation in which you treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but give them very little in return – used to show disapproval
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “exploitation.””
- grove
- a piece of land with trees growing on it
- “A clear definition of the word “grove” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- havoc
- a situation in which there is a lot of damage or a lack of order, especially so that it is difficult for something to continue in the normal way
- “The speaker used the word “havoc” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- identical
- exactly the same, or very similar
- “The speaker uses “identical” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- incognito
- Someone who is incognito is using a false name or wearing a disguise, in order not to be recognized or identified
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as incognito.”
- jack
- a piece of equipment used to lift a heavy weight off the ground, such as a car, and support it while it is in the air
- “The speaker used the word “jack” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- myopic
- unwilling or unable to think about the future, especially about the possible results of a particular action – used in order to show disapproval
- “The speaker uses “myopic” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- olfactory
- connected with the sense of smell
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “olfactory” signals a particular quality.”
- profound
- having a strong influence or effect
- “The speaker uses “profound” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- reassess
- to think about something again carefully in order to decide whether to change your opinion or judgment about it
- “The speaker explains how “reassess” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- solitary
- someone who lives completely alone
- “A clear definition of the word “solitary” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- stratigraphy
- the study of the composition, relative positions, etc, of rock strata in order to determine their geological history
- “Learners saw the word “stratigraphy” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- timber
- wood used for building or making things
- “A clear definition of the word “timber” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- vertebrate
- a living creature that has a backbone
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “vertebrate.””
- aquatic
- living or growing in water
- “The report describes the customer-service conversation issue as aquatic.”
- arable
- relating to growing crops
- “During the customer-service conversation discussion, “arable” signals a particular quality.”
- ascertain
- to find out something
- “Learners hear “ascertain” while following the customer-service conversation explanation.”
- brutal
- very cruel and violent
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as brutal.”
- carnivore
- an animal that eats flesh
- “The speaker used the word “carnivore” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- celestial
- relating to the sky or heaven
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as celestial.”
- cuisine
- a particular style of cooking
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “cuisine.””
- deductive
- using the knowledge and information you have in order to understand or form an opinion about something
- “The speaker uses “deductive” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- exacerbate
- to make a bad situation worse
- “In the customer-service conversation discussion, the verb “exacerbate” describes an action or change.”
- maglev
- a type of high-speed train that runs on magnets supported by a magnetic field generated around the track
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “maglev.””
- optimal
- the best or most suitable
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as optimal.”
- sparse
- existing only in small amounts
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as sparse.”
- denote
- to mean something
- “A clear example helps learners use “denote” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- impunity
- if someone does something bad with impunity, there is no risk that they will be punished for it
- “A clear definition of the word “impunity” helped the group discuss the customer-service conversation topic.”
- internist
- a doctor who has a general knowledge about all illnesses and medical conditions of organs inside your body, and who treats illnesses that do not need operations
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “internist.””
- monarch
- a king or queen
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “monarch.””
- mythology
- set of ancient myths
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “mythology.””
- noxious
- harmful or poisonous
- “The speaker uses “noxious” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- periphery
- the edge of an area
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “periphery.””
- regress
- When people or things regress, they return to an earlier and less advanced stage of development
- “A clear example helps learners use “regress” in a sentence about the customer-service conversation.”
- silver
- to cover a surface with a thin shiny layer of silver or another metal in order to make a mirror
- “The speaker explains how “silver” is used in a report about the customer-service conversation.”
- ulterior
- a reason for doing something that you deliberately hide in order to get an advantage for yourself
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as ulterior.”
- addictive
- if a substance, especially a drug, is addictive, your body starts to need it regularly and you are unable to stop taking it
- “The speaker uses “addictive” to characterize the customer-service conversation situation.”
- exploitative
- taking as much as possible from someone or something and giving very little in return
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as exploitative.”
- fluorescent
- a fluorescent light contains a tube filled with gas, which shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
- “Researchers describe the customer-service conversation evidence as fluorescent.”
- grading
- The grade of a product is its quality, especially when this has been officially judged
- “The customer-service conversation report includes a section on the word “grading.””
- guinea
- a British gold coin or unit of money used in the past, worth one pound and one shilling (£1.05). Prices are sometimes still given in guineas when buying or selling racehorses .
- “The speaker used the word “guinea” while explaining the customer-service conversation problem.”
- lore
- knowledge or information about a subject, for example nature or magic, that is not written down but is passed from person to person
- “Learners saw the word “lore” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”
- molecule
- the smallest unit into which any substance can be divided without losing its own chemical nature, usually consisting of two or more atoms
- “Learners saw the word “molecule” while comparing two sides of the customer-service conversation issue.”