Technical Vocabulary

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'appreciable' describes something that is noticeable or significant.

• The company saw an appreciable increase in profits this quarter.
• There was an appreciable improvement in his basketball skills after practicing every day.
• I noticed an appreciable difference in her style after she got a new haircut.
• The impact of her words was appreciable, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

noun a situation or condition that cannot be changed back to its original state

adjective not able to be reversed or undone

• The damage to the environment is irreversible and will have long-lasting effects.
• Once you delete that file, it's irreversible so be careful.
• Dude, once you say that to her, it's irreversible. You can't take it back.
• His decision to quit his job was irreversible, there was no turning back.

noun a failure to understand or interpret something correctly

adjective resulting from a failure to understand or interpret something correctly

• The misunderstanding arose due to a lack of clear communication between the two parties.
• There was a big misunderstanding because they didn't talk it out properly.
• The whole thing was just a huge misunderstoof.
• Their relationship was built on a foundation of misunderstandings.

verb to make use of something for a specific purpose

• In order to maximize efficiency, it is important to utilize all available resources.
• You can utilize this app to keep track of your expenses.
• I always utilize my friend's Netflix account to watch movies for free.
• She knew how to utilize her charm to get what she wanted.