Ambiguity (Ambiguïté) (am-bi-GYOO-i-tee)
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
The ambiguity of his statement caused confusion.

Conundrum (Énigme) (kuh-NUN-drum)
A confusing and difficult problem or question.
The economic crisis presented a major conundrum.

Intrinsic (Intrinsèque) (in-TRIN-sik)
Belonging naturally; essential.
Creativity is intrinsic to human nature.

Extrinsic (Extrinsèque) (ek-STRIN-sik)
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside.
Success should not be based on extrinsic rewards alone.

Prescient (Préscient) (PRESH-uhnt)
Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.
Her prescient warnings about the storm were accurate.

Innocuous (Inoffensif) (in-NOK-yoo-uhs)
Not harmful or offensive.
The remark seemed innocuous but had hidden meaning.

Consequence (Conséquence) (KON-si-kwens)
A result or effect of an action or condition.
The consequence of his actions was severe.

Premise (Prémisse) (PREM-is)
A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
The argument is based on a flawed premise.

Anecdote (Anecdote) (AN-ik-doht)
A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
He shared an amusing anecdote about his travels.

Synthesis (Synthèse) (SIN-thuh-sis)
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
The report provides a synthesis of current research.

Emulate (Émuler) (EM-yoo-layt)
Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
Artists often emulate the styles of their predecessors.

Imply (Impliquer) (im-PLYE)
Indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated.
His silence seemed to imply disapproval.

Exacerbate (Exacerber) (ig-ZAS-er-bayt)
Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
The new policy only exacerbated the existing tensions.

Obfuscate (Obfusquer) (OB-fuh-skayt)
Make obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
The speaker used jargon to obfuscate the issue.

Conciliate (Concilier) (kon-SIL-ee-ayt)
Stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify.
The mediator tried to conciliate the two parties.

Elucidate (Élucider) (ih-LOO-si-dayt)
Make (something) clear; explain.
The professor elucidated the complex theory.

Debunk (Déboulonner) (dee-BUNK)
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Scientists worked to debunk the pseudoscientific claims.

Ascertain (S'assurer de) (as-er-TAYN)
Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
Researchers tried to ascertain the cause of the disease.

Advocate (Préconiser) (AD-vuh-kayt)
Publicly recommend or support.
She advocates for environmental protection.

Peruse (Examiner attentivement) (puh-ROOZ)
Read or examine (something) carefully or at length.
He perused the document before signing.

Gregarious (Grégaire) (gruh-GAIR-ee-uhs)
Fond of company; sociable.
She is a gregarious person who enjoys parties.

Intrepid (Intrepid) (in-TREP-id)
Fearless; adventurous.
The intrepid explorer ventured into the jungle.

Benevolent (Bienveillant) (buh-NEV-uh-luhnt)
Well meaning and kindly.
The benevolent donor supported many charities.

Fastidious (Fastidieux) (fa-STID-ee-uhs)
Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; difficult to please.
He is a fastidious editor who checks every detail.

Laconic (Laconique) (luh-KON-ik)
Using very few words.
His laconic reply suggested he wasn't interested.

Magnanimous (Magnanime) (mag-NAN-i-muhs)
Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
The magnanimous leader offered amnesty to his opponents.

Pensive (Pensif) (PEN-siv)
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
She looked pensive as she considered the problem.

Sanguine (Sanguin) (SAN-gwin)
Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
He remained sanguine despite the challenges.

Urbane (Courtois) (ur-BAYN)
(of a person) courteous and refined in manner.
The urbane diplomat handled the situation with grace.

Versatile (Polyvalent) (VUR-suh-til)
Able to adapt or be adapted to many different activities or situations.
She is a versatile actress who can play many roles.