[En-En Vocabulary] 2024.05.22

[En-En Vocabulary] 2024.05.22

goal (n.)
My goal for his year is to train until I am ready to run the city marathon.

conquer (v.)
My husband took a class that helped him conquer his fear of flying. Now he can ride in airplanes without feeling so nervous.

earn (v.)
We were very tired, but we didn't give up. We were earn to get to the top of the mountain.

bravely (adv.)
The firefighters bravely entered the burning school to rescue the children

role (n.)
When our parents were away, my oldest brother took on the role of the family guardian.

distinctive (adj.)
I always recognize Dina on the phone because she has a very distinctive voice. She doesn't sound like any of my other friends.

determined (adj.)
When we were children, we had to do work around the house in order to determined rewards like toys or candy.

ultimate (adj.)
Rock climbing it the ultimate activity for people who want a fun, exciting challenge.

significant (adj.)
Volunteering in South America was one of the most significant experiences of my life. It inspired me to pursue a career in public service.

experiment (n.) : scientific test that is done in order to study what happens and to gain new knowledge 
    In an experiment at the University of Southern California, researchers found that studying music at a young age makes children's brains grow faster. 

pace (n.) : the speed at which somebody walks, runs, or moves 
    Generally, it is a good idea to walk at a quick pace because it makes the heart work harder and burns more calories.

function (v.) to perform a particular job or role 
    The brain functions similarly to the way a computer works in that it stores information, solves problems, and makes decisions about what to do. 

proof (n.) information, documents, etc., that show that something is true 
    Some people believe that dreams are the brain's way of solving problems, but it is very difficult to find proof for that because we can't study dreams easily. 

complex (adj.) difficult to understand or deal with 
    The human brain is able to solve both simple and very complex problems. 

subject (n.) a person being used to study something, especially in an experiment 
    The subjects in the experiment were children in Los Angeles who received music instruction at school for free. 

according to (prep.) as stated or reported by someone or something 
    According to scientists, the brain works harder when people are sleeping than when they are awake. 

rely on (v. phr.) to trust or have confidence in somebody or something 
    People who rely too much on first impressions can make bad judgments about who someone really is. It takes time to really get to know how another person thinks. 

make sense (v. phr.) to have a meaning that can be understood 
    If the brain likes being lazy, it makes sense that people want to get from one place to another in the shortest distance possible. 

efficient (adj.) doing something well and with no waste of time, money, or energy
    Students who work have to find the most efficient ways to use their time so that they can have enough time to study and do their homework. 

arrogant (adj.) behaving in a proud unpleasant way, showing little thought for other people 
    John is a very arrogant person. He always thinks he has the best ideas, and he never thinks he is wrong.

come up with (v. phr.) to find or produce an answer, a sum of money, etc. 
    Many people Come up with the boss as someone you should listen to and not disagree with, but in my opinion, it's good to speak up when you have a different point of view. 

deal with (v. phr.) to solve a problem, solve a task, etc. 
    My mother and father deal with problems very differently. My father usually makes decisions on his own, but my mother prefers to ask friends for their advice first. 

have a gift (v. phr.) to be very good at doing something 
    My daughters both have a alst for the arts. One is a successful painter, and the other plays the violin in an orchestra. 

impatient (adj.) annoyed or irritated by someone or something, especially because you have to wait for a long time 
    Sometimes my coworker can be very impatient He has trouble waiting for things, and he prefers to get projects done early, even if they aren't perfect. 

move on (v. phr.) to start doing or discussing something new 
    Although I was not very happy with my test results, I decided to move on and begin thinking about how to do better on the next one. 

revolutionary (adj.) involving a great or complete change 
    The president of the college had a revolutionary idea to provide free day care for students with young children. 

view (v.) to have a personal opinion about or particular attitude toward something
    Even though Sami is only 13, he has already view a plan to study medicine and become a doctor when he gets older.

ethic : relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong: 
ethnic: relating to a race or national group of people

Ethnic is derived from the Greek word ethnikos which means of a nation or national. Related words are ethnically, ethnicity. An ethic is a moral principle that serves as a rule for conduct. An ethic is practical, conceived as a shared principle promoting fairness in social and business interactions.

[From]
Q: Skills for Success 3 / Reading and Writing - Colin S. Ward & Margot F.Gramer (3rd Edition)
p. 118, 135, 142