| Word | Meaning | Example |
| Pragmatic | Solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist now, rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas, or rules | In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one. |
| Implication | An occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly. | From what she said, the implication was that they were splitting up. |
| Adverse | Having a negative or harmful effect on something. | It is clear that these violent films have an adverse effect on children. |
| Perception | A belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem. | It is my perception that his argument was fundamentally flawed. |
| Ambiguous | Having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally. | The wording of the agreement is ambiguous. |
| Predominantly | Mostly or mainly. | She is predominantly a dancer, but she also sings. |
| Prominent | Very well known and important. | The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights. |
| Numerous | Many | There are numerous health benefits of practising yoga |
| Restricted | Limited, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | A restricted document is one that you need official permission to read because the government wants to keep it secret. |
| Naive | Too ready to believe someone or something, or to trust that someone’s intentions are good, due to a lack of experience. | It was naive of her to think that she would ever get her money back. |
| Constructive | Advice, feedback useful to help others improve something. | I am looking for constructive feedback to improve my writing skills. |
| Disruption | The action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected. | The strike brought severe disruption to flights over the holiday weekend. |
| Ample | More than enough. | You’ll have ample opportunity to ask questions after the talk. |
| Insignificant | Small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important. | The difference between the two results was insignificant. |
| Widespread | Existing or happening in many places and/or among many people. | There’s widespread agreement that the law should be changed. |
