pragmatic
/præɡˈmætɪk/
Dealing with problems in a practical way rather than relying only on theory or principle.
Example
The government adopted a pragmatic compromise to keep the negotiations moving.
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pragmatic
Word/præɡˈmætɪk/
Dealing with problems in a practical way rather than relying only on theory or principle.
The government adopted a pragmatic compromise to keep the negotiations moving.
eclectic
Word/ɪˈklɛktɪk/
Drawing ideas, styles or tastes from a wide range of sources.
The restaurant serves an eclectic mixture of regional cuisines.
ubiquitous
Word/juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
Present or appearing everywhere.
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern urban life.
ostensibly
Word/ɑːˈstɛnsəbli/
Apparently or according to what is stated, though perhaps not actually.
The meeting was ostensibly about budgets, but most of the discussion concerned staffing.
adamant
Word/ˈædəmənt/
Refusing to change an opinion or decision.
She remained adamant that the evidence had been misinterpreted.
disparate
Word/ˈdɪspərət/
Essentially different in kind or difficult to compare.
The report combines data from several disparate sources.
staunch
Word/stɔːntʃ/
Very loyal and committed in support of a person, belief or cause.
She remained a staunch defender of judicial independence.
esoteric
Word/ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/
Intended for or understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge.
The discussion became increasingly esoteric as the experts debated technical details.
austere
Word/ɔːˈstɪr/
Severely simple, strict or without comfort or decoration.
The monastery's austere interior reflected its founders' values.
ephemeral
Word/ɪˈfɛmərəl/
Lasting for only a very short time.
Online fame can be remarkably ephemeral.