C1 Level IETLS/TOEFL Vocab Words

meaning: lasting for a very short time

example: Their success was ephemeral, fading quickly after initial recognition.

Ephemeral (adj.) lasting for a very short time

meaning: present or found everywhere

example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society, influencing every aspect of life

Ubiquitous (adj.) – present or found everywhere

meaning: a difficult or complex problem

Example: The government faces a conundrum in balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

meaning: appearing to be true, but possibly hiding the real reason

Example: His ostensible generosity masked his true intent of gaining public favor.

meaning: to make a bad situation worse

Example: Ignoring the issue only exacerbated tensions between the two countries.