Vocab Book

Present, appearing, or found everywhere

“Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in modern society.”

To make less severe, serious, or painful

“Governments are taking steps to mitigate the effects of climate change.”

To increase rapidly in numbers; multiply

“Social media platforms have proliferated dramatically in the past decade.”

Open to more than one interpretation; not clear

“The contract terms were ambiguous and led to disputes.”

A typical example or pattern of something; a model

“The internet represented a paradigm shift in communication.”

To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse

“The drought exacerbated the already serious food shortage.”

Forming a unified whole

“A cohesive team is essential for project success.”

Inborn; natural

“Children have an innate curiosity about the world around them.”

Widespread in a particular area at a particular time

“Obesity is increasingly prevalent in developed countries.”

The path followed by a projectile; a path of development

“The trajectory of economic growth has been upward for years.”

Never done or known before

“The pandemic caused unprecedented disruption to global supply chains.”

Based on observation or experience rather than theory

“The scientists gathered empirical evidence to support their hypothesis.”