inherent

Day 56Level 2

in-HEER-int

intrinsic

ingrained within one's nature ; intrinsic

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

innate, characteristic, essential

Antonyms:

extrinsic, acquired

Example Sentence:

There are inherent long-run risks for any company with high exposure to shifting consumer preferences in the rapidly evolving technology sector.

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uh-MAWR-fuhs

lacking in shape; of no particular kind or character

pernicious

BAYL-ful

pernicious, ominous

fortress

BAAS-chuhn

a fortified place; stronghold

certainty

SUR-ti-tood

certainty; complete assurance

settle decisively

klinch

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exclaim triumph

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exclaim triumph