Advanced: 20 words

say it like am-BIG-yoo-us

1. His answer was ambiguous, so the officer asked again.
2. Avoid ambiguous wording in your personal statement.
3. The instructions were ambiguous and half the class did the wrong task.

say it like ahr-TIK-yuh-lut

1. She is an articulate speaker who never loses the listener.
2. He struggled to articulate why he had chosen that university.
3. Examiners reward articulate answers, not long ones.

say it like koh-HEER-unt

1. A coherent essay moves smoothly from one idea to the next.
2. His argument was coherent and easy to follow.
3. Use linking words to keep your paragraph coherent.

say it like kom-pri-HEN-siv

1. The course offers comprehensive coverage of all four skills.
2. She wrote a comprehensive report on the visa rules.
3. We need a comprehensive list of the documents required.

say it like KON-tum-playt

1. He is contemplating a move to Australia next year.
2. She sat quietly and contemplated the consequences.
3. Contemplate the question for a moment before you answer.

say it like di-TEER-ee-uh-rayt

1. His health deteriorated after the long flight.
2. The relationship between the two departments deteriorated.
3. If you stop practising, your fluency will deteriorate quickly.

say it like dis-KREP-un-see

1. The officer noticed a discrepancy between the form and the bank statement.
2. There is a discrepancy in the dates on your certificates.
3. Explain any discrepancy before it becomes a problem.

say it like ig-ZAS-ur-bayt

1. Skipping revision will only exacerbate the problem.
2. The delay exacerbated an already difficult situation.
3. Loud noise exacerbates a headache.

say it like FEE-zuh-bul

1. Is it feasible to finish the course in six weeks?
2. The plan is ambitious but feasible.
3. Studying full time and working full time is rarely feasible.

say it like in-EV-i-tuh-bul

1. Some nervousness before an interview is inevitable.
2. With no preparation, failure was inevitable.
3. Change is inevitable when a new government takes office.

say it like muh-TIK-yuh-lus

1. She is meticulous about checking every document twice.
2. The file was prepared with meticulous attention to detail.
3. Meticulous planning saved us from missing the deadline.

say it like MIT-i-gayt

1. Regular mock tests mitigate exam anxiety.
2. The university offered a scholarship to mitigate the cost.
3. Nothing can fully mitigate the effect of poor grammar on your score.

say it like NYOO-ahns

1. There is a nuance between 'confident' and 'arrogant'.
2. A good translator understands the nuance of every word.
3. Native speakers hear a nuance that learners often miss.

say it like OB-suh-leet

1. That software is obsolete and no longer supported.
2. Learning long word lists without context is an obsolete method.
3. The old visa form became obsolete in January.

say it like PLAW-zuh-bul

1. He gave a plausible explanation for the study gap.
2. Your reason must be plausible and supported by documents.
3. It sounds plausible, but we still need proof.

say it like prag-MAT-ik

1. Take a pragmatic view: choose a university you can afford.
2. She is pragmatic rather than emotional about money.
3. A pragmatic solution is better than a perfect plan you cannot follow.

say it like PREV-uh-lunt

1. This spelling mistake is prevalent among new learners.
2. Mobile banking is now prevalent across the country.
3. The belief that grammar does not matter is prevalent and wrong.

say it like ri-ZIL-ee-unt

1. A resilient student treats a low score as information, not defeat.
2. The economy proved more resilient than expected.
3. Living abroad alone makes you resilient.

say it like SKROO-ti-nyz

1. The visa officer will scrutinise every page of your file.
2. Scrutinise your essay for tense errors before you submit it.
3. The committee scrutinised the accounts for three days.

say it like yoo-BIK-wi-tus

1. Smartphones are ubiquitous, so use one for listening practice.
2. English is ubiquitous in international business.
3. Street food is ubiquitous in Lahore.