Vocabulary
dismiss
verb dɪsˈmɪs

to 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
verb ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛkt

to treat someone without respect

I don’t mean to disrespect you, but focusing only on short-term profit could hurt us later.

district
noun ˈdɪstrɪkt

a specific area of a city or town, often with a particular purpose or character

Shibuya is one of Tokyo's busiest nightlife districts.

dominate
verb ˈdɒmɪneɪt

to be much stronger or more successful than others

Bayern Munich have dominated the Bundesliga for much of the past decade.

draft
verb drɑːft

to write a first version of a document

It took her roughly 4 hours to draft the article.

drain
noun dreɪn

something that uses up your energy, time, or resources

The long commute became a daily drain on her energy.

echo
verb ˈɛkoʊ

to repeat or reflect an idea, feeling, or sound

In the report, researchers echoed earlier warnings about rising food prices.

embrace
verb ɪmˈbreɪs

to accept or support a new idea, technology, belief, etc. with enthusiasm

Young people are usually quick to embrace new technology.

emerge
verb ɪˈmɜːrdʒ

to appear or become visible or known

New details about the case began to emerge during the trial.

energetic
adjective ˌɛnərˈʤɛtɪk

showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm

The kids were super energetic all afternoon.

engagement
noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt

the action of involving or being involved

My latest post is seeing a lot of engagement!

essential
adjective ɪˈsen.ʃəl

extremely important or completely necessary

A reliable internet connection is essential for working from home.

evolve
verb ɪˈvɑːlv

to develop and adapt over time

The bird's bright feathers may have evolved to attract females.

expand
verb ɪkˈspænd

to 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
noun ˌekspekˈteɪʃən

a 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
verb feɪd

to slowly become weaker, less clear, or less popular

His enthusiasm faded after months of no progress.

fall
verb fɔːl

to go down or become lower in level or position

The company’s profits began to fall last year as costs increased.

fatigue
noun fəˈtiːɡ

a feeling of extreme tiredness, often from mental or physical effort

Mental fatigue made it hard for her to focus even on simple tasks.

fee
noun fiː

money 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
verb fərˈment

to change food or drink through a natural process using bacteria or yeast

The soybeans are left to ferment overnight to make natto.