Words 1–4

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marginal

very small; not important /ˈmɑːdʒɪnl/

The new rules made only a marginal difference to waiting times.

negligible

so small it can be ignored /ˈneɡlɪdʒəbl/

The extra cost is negligible — less than a euro.

considerable

large in size or importance /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

The repairs will cost a considerable amount.

marked

very noticeable /mɑːkt/

There has been a marked improvement in her writing since September.

Words 5–8

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unprecedented

never having happened before /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/

The heatwave reached unprecedented temperatures for April.

ambiguous

having more than one possible meaning /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

The ending of the film is deliberately ambiguous.

explicit

stated clearly and directly /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

The instructions were explicit: no phones in the exam room.

implicit

suggested but not said directly /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

There was an implicit criticism in her polite smile.

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tentative

not certain or final /ˈtentətɪv/

We have made tentative plans to meet in June.

exhaustive

including every possible detail /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

The report gives an exhaustive list of the risks.

Answer out loud — full sentences

Describe a negligible problem and a substantial one in your life.

Has anything unprecedented happened in your town?

Give an example of an explicit rule and an implicit one in your home or school.

What tentative plans do you have for next year?