4000 Essential English Words

Speak English Fluently: 4000 Essential Words from Daily Conversations | Day 122

Episode 122: study, stress, magnitude, preserve, celebration, crack, refer, molecule, inward, and defeat.

1. study (v./n.) : to spend time learning about a subject, usually by reading or practicing (v.); the act of learning or examining something closely (n.)

2. stress (n./v.) : a feeling of emotional or mental tension caused by difficult situations (n.); to emphasize or give special importance to something (v.)

3. magnitude (n.) : the great size, extent, or importance of something; often used to describe the strength of earthquakes or the scale of problems

4. preserve (v.) : to keep something in its original or existing state; to protect or maintain something (e.g., food, nature, traditions)

5. celebration (n.) : a joyful occasion or event held to mark something special, such as a holiday, achievement, or victory

6. crack (n./v.) : a thin line or break on a surface without complete separation (n.); to break or split something without fully separating it (v.); a sudden sharp sound (n.)

7. refer (v.) : to mention or direct attention to something or someone; to look at a source for information (e.g., refer to a book)

8. molecule (n.) : the smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist independently while retaining the properties of the substance

9. inward (adv./adj.) : toward the inside or center; directed toward one's own thoughts or feelings (e.g., turn inward)

10. defeat (v./n.) : to win a victory over someone or something in a battle or competition (v.); the act of being beaten or overcome (n.)