nutrient
nounˈnjuː.tri.ənta substance that helps living things grow and stay healthy
Plants compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients.
obsession
nounəbˈsɛʃəna strong and often unhealthy interest in something that someone thinks about all the time
His obsession with fitness made him wake up at 5 a.m. to go to the gym every day.
ongoing
adjectiveˈɒnˌɡəʊ.ɪŋcontinuing and not yet finished
The investigation is ongoing and no conclusion has been reached.
overwhelmed
adjectiveˌəʊvəˈwelmdfeeling unable to cope because there is too much to deal with
Andy felt overwhelmed by the number of tasks he had to finish before the deadline.
overwhelming
adjectiveˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋvery strong or intense, making something feel hard to manage
She felt an overwhelming sense of joy when she won the competition.
polish
verbˈpɑːlɪʃto improve something by making small changes so it looks or works better
I spent hours polishing the article before deciding it was ready to be published.
predate
verbpriːˈdeɪtto exist or happen before something else
This stone bridge predates the railway by centuries and was once the main way across the river.
prescription
nounprɪˈskrɪpʃənan instruction written by a doctor for medicine or a recommended treatment
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics to treat the infection.
pride
nounpraɪda feeling of satisfaction or pleasure about something you have done or are connected to
He felt a lot of pride when his younger sister graduated from university.
proven
adjectiveˈpruːvənshown to be true or effective through evidence or experience
Meditation is a proven way to improve concentration.
publicity
nounpʌˈblɪsətipublic attention given to something through news, advertising, or media
The cafe became popular after it got some unexpected publicity on social media.
ranking
nounˈræŋkɪŋa position on a list that compares people or countries
Finland has topped the World Happiness Report rankings since 2018.
recover
verbrɪˈkʌvərto return to a normal condition after something difficult or harmful
It took her a few weeks to recover from the flu and get her energy back.
reduction
nounrɪˈdʌkʃəna decrease in size, number, or amount
There was a reduction in customer complaints once we started using AI to proofread articles.
reflect
verbrɪˈflektto show, represent, or be a sign of something
The film reflects the mood of the late 1970s surprisingly well.
rejection
nounrɪˈdʒekʃnthe act of turning down someone's job application
Lena felt frustrated after her fourth rejection in two weeks.
release
nounrɪˈliːsthe act of letting something out or making it available
The sudden release of gas triggered the safety valve.
rely
verbrɪˈlaɪto depend on someone or something for help, money, support, etc.
Some experienced designers still prefer to begin with hand drawings rather than relying on computers.
rely
verbrɪˈlaɪto depend on someone or something for help, support, or to make something work
I often rely on Google Maps when travelling because I'm terrible with directions.
respect
nounrɪˈspɛkta feeling of admiration for someone or something because of their qualities or achievements
She lost a bit of respect for him when he took credit for someone else's work.