Word | Pronunciation | PoS | Definition |
accumulation | /ə•kju•mjʊ•lɛɪ•ʃən/ | n | the gathering of something over a period of time |
allocation | /æ•lə•kɛɪ•ʃən/ | n | an amount of money, space, etc. that is given to somebody for a particular purpose |
commentary | /kɑ•mən•tə•rɪ/ | n | a discussion of a written work or event, usually to give greater explanation or opinion on it |
confine | /kən•faɪn/ | v | to keep something or someone within a limited area so it cannot escape |
consensus | /kən•sɛn•səs/ | n | a decision that is shared by most of the members of a group |
inhibition | /ɪn•hɪ•bɪ•ʃən/ | n | the process whereby nerves can retard or prevent the functioning of an organ; the act of blocking or holding back |
minimize | /mɪ•nɪ•maɪz/ | v | to make something as small as possible |
parental | /pə•rɛn•tl/ | adj | concerning, or provided by, a parent |
preliminary | /prɪ•lɪ•mɪ•nə•rɪ/ | adj | before |
prominent | /prɑ•mɪ•nənt/ | adj | being important or well known |
psychiatric | /saɪ•kɪ•æ•trɪk/ | adj | concerning or used in psychiatry |
qualitative | /kwɑ•lɪ•tə•tɪv/ | adj | concerning how good something is, rather than quantity |
questionnaire | /kwɛs•tiːɚ•nɛɚ/ | n | a series of written questions, given to many people, in order to learn information, facts and opinions |
readily | /rɛdɪlɪ/ | adv | in a quick and easy manner |
render | /rɛn•də/ | v | to cause someone or something to behave in a particular way, or to enter into a particular condition |
ritual | /rɪ•tjʊəl/ | n | performed as part of a formal ceremony |
tense | /tɛns/ | adj | stretched tight and stiff |
transaction | /træn•zæk•ʃən/ | n | an exchange; in business this usually involves money |
unity | /ju•nɪ•tɪ/ | n | being in full agreement; whole |
utilize | /ju•tɪ•laɪz/ | v | to use something practically for a particular purpose |