onus (n)
/ˈəʊnəs/
burden
Something that is one’s duty or responsibility
precarious (adj)
/prɪˈkɛːrɪəs/
unstable, risky
Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse
sagacious (adj)
/səˈɡeɪʃəs/
wise
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd:
trepidation (n)
/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
fear
A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
discernment (n)
/dɪˈsəːnm(ə)nt/
The ability to judge well
shrewd (adj)
/ʃruːd/
- Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute
2. (Especially of weather) piercingly cold
astute (adj)
/əˈstjuːt/
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage
refrain
/rɪˈfreɪn/
- (v) Stop oneself from doing something
2. (n) A repeated line or number of lines in a poem or song, typically at the end of each verse
greasy (adj)
/ˈɡriːsi/
- Covered with, resembling, or produced by grease or oil
2. (Of a person or their manner) unpleasantly or insincerely polite or ingratiating
ingratiate (v)
/ɪnˈɡreɪʃɪeɪt/
Bring oneself into favour with someone by flattering or trying to please them
crunchy (adj)
/ˈkrʌntʃi/
Making a sharp noise when bitten or crushed
align (v)
/əˈlʌɪn/
- Place or arrange (things) in a straight line
2. Give support to (a person, organization, or cause)
