Word bank

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

“She was meticulous in checking every figure in the report.”

To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.

“Planting trees can mitigate the effects of climate change.”

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

“Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.”

A typical example, model, or pattern of something.

“The discovery caused a paradigm shift in physics.”

Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions.

“Children are often remarkably resilient after setbacks.”

Tending to cause harm or damage.

“Excessive screen time can be detrimental to sleep.”

To increase rapidly in number or spread quickly.

“Online courses have proliferated over the past decade.”

Relating to thinking, reasoning, or remembering.

“Sleep plays a key role in cognitive performance.”

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

“Some degree of change is inevitable in any society.”

To publicly recommend or support a cause or policy.

“Many experts advocate a plant-based diet.”