a substance that helps living things grow and stay healthy
Plants compete for sunlight, water, and nutrients.
a 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.
continuing and not yet finished
The investigation is ongoing and no conclusion has been reached.
feeling 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.
very strong or intense, making something feel hard to manage
She felt an overwhelming sense of joy when she won the competition.
to 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.
to exist or happen before something else
This stone bridge predates the railway by centuries and was once the main way across the river.
an instruction written by a doctor for medicine or a recommended treatment
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics to treat the infection.
a 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.
shown to be true or effective through evidence or experience
Meditation is a proven way to improve concentration.
public attention given to something through news, advertising, or media
The cafe became popular after it got some unexpected publicity on social media.
a position on a list that compares people or countries
Finland has topped the World Happiness Report rankings since 2018.
to 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.
a decrease in size, number, or amount
There was a reduction in customer complaints once we started using AI to proofread articles.
to show, represent, or be a sign of something
The film reflects the mood of the late 1970s surprisingly well.
the act of turning down someone's job application
Lena felt frustrated after her fourth rejection in two weeks.
the act of letting something out or making it available
The sudden release of gas triggered the safety valve.
to 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.
to 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.
a 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.