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Commodity

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A product that is bought and sold, often in large quantities.
Example: Oil is a valuable commodity in international trade.

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Oxidation

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A chemical reaction where a substance combines with oxygen, often changing its properties.

Example: The browning of apples is caused by oxidation when they are exposed to air.

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Cultural significance

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The importance of something within a culture or society.

Example: Tea holds cultural significance in many Asian countries.

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Ritual

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A ceremony or set of actions performed regularly, often with symbolic meaning.

Example: Drinking coffee every morning is a ritual for many people.

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Evolved

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Gradually changed or developed over time.

Example: Social media platforms have evolved dramatically in the last decade

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Consumption

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The act of using or eating something.

Example: The consumption of sugary drinks has increased in recent years.

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Sought-after

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Highly desired or in high demand.

Example: Limited-edition sneakers are highly sought-after by collectors.

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Mental alertness

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The state of being awake and able to think clearly.

Example: Drinking tea can improve mental alertness during long work hours.

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Minimally processed

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Treated as little as possible to retain natural qualities.

Example: Fresh fruits are minimally processed compared to canned ones.

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Cardiovascular

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Related to the heart and blood vessels.

Example: Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health and reduces the risk of heart disease.

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Muscle strength

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The amount of force a muscle can produce.

Example: Weightlifting helps increase muscle strength significantly.

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Enhance

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To improve or increase the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example: The new software update will enhance the performance of the device.

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Symptoms

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Signs or indications of a condition or disease.

Example: Common symptoms of a cold include coughing and a runny nose.

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Euphoria

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feeling or a state of intense excitement and happiness.

Example: After completing the marathon, she felt a rush of euphoria.

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Chronic diseases

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Long-term health conditions that persist over time.

Example: Obesity can lead to chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

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Endorphins

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Hormones produced by the body to relieve pain and induce feelings of pleasure.

Example: Exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, which help improve mood

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Optimal

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Most favorable or best; achieving the best results.

Example: It’s essential to find the optimal balance between work and relaxation.

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Sustain

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To maintain or keep something going over time.

Example: It can be challenging to sustain a healthy lifestyle among a busy schedule.

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Intensity

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The degree of strength or energy applied in an activity.

Example: The intensity of the workout can be adjusted based on individual fitness levels.

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Literally

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Something happened exactly as you say, without exaggeration or hidden meaning.

Ex: I literally ate whole pizza

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Underrated

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Something or someone is important or better than people realize, but doesn’t get enough recognition or praise.

Ex: The book is underrated. It’s very good and interesting. But nobody knows about it

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Struggle

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Having difficulty doing something or putting much effort to achieve something.

Ex: I’m struggling with this exercise. Can you please help me

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Occupy

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To take up space, time, attention, thoughts or anything.

Ex: She occupies my thoughts all night long.

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Engage

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Involving yourself or capturing someone else’s attention in a meaningful way

Ex: I’m trying to engage my audience, so they will listen to me

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Jet lag

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A condition that happens when you travel by plan or train across multiple time zones.

Ex: After traveling across Moscow, I experienced jet lag

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Gallivant

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Traveling in search or just for fun, without any goals.

Ex: after finishing our studies, we were gallivanting with friends

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To roam

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Walking around without a specific plan

Ex: we spent the day roaming the park

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Epiphany

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To realize something suddenly.

Ex: my epiphany helped me to realize that I forgot my phone at home

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Warm greeting

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A friendly and welcoming way of addressing someone

Ex: Good morning, it’s so nice to see you today

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Persistent
Persistent (adj)
Persistence (n)
Persist (v)

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To continue or keep going despite difficulties, challenges or oppositions

Ex: I used to be someone who couldn’t speak English at all. However, being persistent helped me become fluent.

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Inevitable

Inevitable (adj)
Inevitably (adv)
Inevitability (n)

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Certain to happen or impossible to avoid.

Ex: After being friends with her for many years, it was inevitable to fall in love.

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Significant

Significant (adj)
Significantly (adv)
Significance (n)

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Important or meaningful in a way that has noticeable effect

Ex: Daily practice has a significant influence on my English.

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Emphasize

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To give special importance or attention to something

Ex: Teachers often emphasize the importance of regular practice

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Maintain

Maintain (v)
Maintenance (n)

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To keep something in a particular state or condition

Ex: One major factor maintaining my progress in learning English is being persistent

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Seize (v)

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To capture your opportunity or the moment you’ve been waiting for.

Ex: If there’s no opportunity, I’m going to create one to seize everything I want.

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Fortify

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To strengthen or make something stronger.

Ex: They need to fortify their army. Otherwise they are in a very dangerous position

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Meticulous

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To be very careful or pay very close attention to something or when you’re doing something.

Ex: I’m not so meticulous with my girlfriend’s outfit. We love each other.

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Impeccable

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Perfect or something that is done extremely well.

Ex: Eminem’s rapping is so impeccable in speed and meaning.

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Allowance

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Specific amount of money given regularly for a particular purposes

Ex: Children usually receive an allowance from their parents

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Expenses

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Money spent on various charges or costs, usually for necessary or planned items.

Ex: The company’s expenses for its employees have increased compared to last year

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Excuse

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Reason or explanation given to someone to avoid blame or responsibility; justifying.

Ex: I made an excuse for not asking them about the academic leave

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Consider

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To think about something carefully before making a decision;
To treat or regard something or someone in a particular way.

Ex: I usually consider my words before I speak.

Ex: I consider her my girlfriend

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To go downhill

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Getting worse

Ex: After the last date, our relationship started to go downhill

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Going into overdrive

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Literal meaning (with cars): when you put less effort on the engine while maintaining a high speed.

Formative: putting extra effort than usual to something; Intense level

Ex: after fixing it, my daddy’s car was able to go into overdrive, putting less effort on the engine while maintaining a high speed.

Ex: my exam is coming, so I should go into overdrive with my study

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Commute

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It’s a journey you make regularly between your home and workplace

Ex: My commute to school used to be about 15 minutes

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Better late than never

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Never late to do something

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Take it with a grain of salt

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Not taking something too serious and literally until you’re not sure.

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Bite the bullet

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To handle yourself and go do it, whether it’s painful, awkward or difficult

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Alleviate

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To make something less severe or reduce pain or discomfort.

Ex: She takes medicine to alleviate the pain of headache.

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Astute

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Someone who is very intelligent, clever and sharp, especially in practical matters.

Ex: my astute decision protected me from wrong choices

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Bolster

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Support or strengthen something

Ex: it’s difficult to bolster your body shape if you don’t maintain your diet

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Conundrum

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A difficult problem or question that doesn’t have a simple solution

Ex: she finally found the solution for the conundrum

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Disparity

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A difference between two or more things

Ex: the disparity between she and the other girls is that I love her

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Elicit

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Draw out a response, reaction from someone, especially by asking a question or discussion

Ex: the question was designed to elicit feedback from customers

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Imminent

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Something about to happen very soon

Ex: the exam is imminent, so we have to get ready

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Nuance

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A slight difference in something that makes it more complex and needs to be understood.

Ex: if you understand the nuances of the culture you will respect it.

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Pragmatic

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Dealing with things in a practical and realistic way not only focusing on theories.

Ex: a pragmadic approach to the problem will save our time.

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Vehement

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Expressing your feelings, thoughts passionately, strongly.

Ex: sometimes being vehement helps you prove that you’re right.

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