vulnerable – After the data leak, the company felt vulnerable to further cyberattacks.

susceptible – Children are more susceptible to colds during the winter months.

immune to – Years of criticism had made her almost immune to public opinion.

insurmountable – The financial obstacles seemed insurmountable at first.

impregnable – The fortress was considered impregnable until a secret tunnel was discovered.

formidable – She proved to be a formidable opponent in the debate.

invincible – The team felt invincible after winning ten matches in a row.

surmount – With patience and teamwork, they managed to surmount every challenge.

consolidate – The company consolidated its resources to reduce operating costs.

plunder – The invaders plundered the city, leaving nothing of value behind.

influx – The town experienced an influx of tourists during the summer festival.

deteriorate – His health began to deteriorate after years of neglect.

acclaim – The novel was widely acclaimed for its originality.

stumble upon – I stumbled upon an old photograph while cleaning the attic.

discern – It was difficult to discern the truth amid so many conflicting reports.

discernible – There was a discernible change in her attitude after the promotion.

hereafter – Hereafter, all applications must be submitted online.

ambitious – She set herself an ambitious goal of running a marathon within a year.

legacy – His greatest legacy was the education system he helped reform.

ruthless – The dictator was known for his ruthless suppression of dissent.

absurd – The idea that the earth is flat is utterly absurd.

incentive – The bonus served as a strong incentive for employees to work harder.

conjure up – The music conjured up memories of long summer evenings.

conjurer – The conjurer amazed the audience with disappearing coins and cards.

amend – The committee voted to amend the original proposal.

make amends for – He tried to make amends for his mistake by apologizing publicly.

dread – She felt a sense of dread as the exam date approached.

be entitled to – Employees are entitled to paid annual leave.

entitlement – A sense of entitlement can damage teamwork and morale.

threshold – She hesitated at the threshold of the unfamiliar room.

instrumental – Her advice was instrumental in shaping the final decision.

blistering – The runner set a blistering pace from the very start.

blister – A painful blister formed after hours of walking in new shoes.

remiss – I would be remiss if I didn’t thank everyone who contributed.

swollen – His ankle was badly swollen after the fall.

candour – I appreciated her candour, even though the truth was uncomfortable.

advent – The advent of smartphones transformed daily communication.

obsolete – Fax machines have become largely obsolete.

predominant – Blue is the predominant color in the painting.

prevail – Justice will eventually prevail, despite temporary setbacks.

demise – The demise of the old system was inevitable.

speculate – Analysts speculate that interest rates will rise next year.