dismiss
verbdɪsˈmɪsto say or decide that someone or something is not worth considering, thinking about, etc.
Critics dismissed the film’s plot as shallow and predictable.
disrespect
verbˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktto treat someone without respect
I don’t mean to disrespect you, but focusing only on short-term profit could hurt us later.
district
nounˈdɪstrɪkta specific area of a city or town, often with a particular purpose or character
Shibuya is one of Tokyo's busiest nightlife districts.
dominate
verbˈdɒmɪneɪtto be much stronger or more successful than others
Bayern Munich have dominated the Bundesliga for much of the past decade.
draft
verbdrɑːftto write a first version of a document
It took her roughly 4 hours to draft the article.
drain
noundreɪnsomething that uses up your energy, time, or resources
The long commute became a daily drain on her energy.
echo
verbˈɛkoʊto repeat or reflect an idea, feeling, or sound
In the report, researchers echoed earlier warnings about rising food prices.
embrace
verbɪmˈbreɪsto accept or support a new idea, technology, belief, etc. with enthusiasm
Young people are usually quick to embrace new technology.
emerge
verbɪˈmɜːrdʒto appear or become visible or known
New details about the case began to emerge during the trial.
energetic
adjectiveˌɛnərˈʤɛtɪkshowing a lot of energy and enthusiasm
The kids were super energetic all afternoon.
engagement
nounɪnˈɡeɪdʒməntthe action of involving or being involved
My latest post is seeing a lot of engagement!
essential
adjectiveɪˈsen.ʃəlextremely important or completely necessary
A reliable internet connection is essential for working from home.
evolve
verbɪˈvɑːlvto develop and adapt over time
The bird's bright feathers may have evolved to attract females.
expand
verbɪkˈspændto make or become larger, more important, etc.
Starbucks started as a single coffee shop in Seattle and has since expanded into a global chain.
expectation
nounˌekspekˈteɪʃəna belief that someone should do something or behave in a certain way
There is an expectation that employees must reply to important emails even outside working hours.
fade
verbfeɪdto slowly become weaker, less clear, or less popular
His enthusiasm faded after months of no progress.
fall
verbfɔːlto go down or become lower in level or position
The company’s profits began to fall last year as costs increased.
fatigue
nounfəˈtiːɡa feeling of extreme tiredness, often from mental or physical effort
Mental fatigue made it hard for her to focus even on simple tasks.
fee
nounfiːmoney you must pay for a service or to enter a place
The app is free, but there's a monthly fee if you want extra features.
ferment
verbfərˈmentto change food or drink through a natural process using bacteria or yeast
The soybeans are left to ferment overnight to make natto.