Vocabulary Enrichment 79

EFFECTIVE 
/ɪˈfɛk tɪv/ [ih-FEK-tiv] (adj.) 
– giving the expected result

Example: The coffee was effective in helping me stay awake.
Additional info: Antonyms for effective include incompetent and inadequate.

UNCONVINCED 
/ˈʌn kənˈvɪnst/ [UHN-kuh n-VINS-t] (adj.) 
– not persuaded or not satisfied by something

Example: The public remains unconvinced by the politician’s speeches.
Additional info: Synonyms for unconvinced include undecided and uncertain.

RESTORE 
/rɪˈstɔr/ [ri-STAWR] (v.) 
– to bring something back to its old condition

Example: The mechanic worked hard to restore the old car.
Additional info: Synonyms for restore include bring back and revitalize.

OUTWEIGH 
/ˌaʊtˈweɪ/ [out-WEY] (v.) 
– to surpass or to be greater in value

Example: The benefits of the insurance outweigh its costs.
Additional info: It can also mean to physically have greater weight than something else.

OUTCOME 
/ˈaʊtˌkʌm/ [OUT-kuhm] (n.) 
– the final product or consequence

Example: Many people make bets on the outcome of sport events.
Additional info: Synonyms for outcome include result and conclusion.

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