Vocabularies

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adjective
ˈskruː.pjə.ləs

diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

"He is a scrupulous journalist who reports the truth."

noun
ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

ability to work successfully.

"The viability of the business depends on market demand."

verb
ˈek.spə.daɪt

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

"The manager decided to expedite the approval process."

adjective
ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

"It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law."

noun
ˈæk.jʊ.mən

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.

"His business acumen helped the company grow."

verb
ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

"The departments must synergize to improve efficiency."

verb
ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

make (something) clear; explain.

"The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples."

adjective
ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

having been made greater in size or value.

"The new software provided augmented reality features."

noun
ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

"Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues."

noun
prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

"Artificial preservatives are harmful to health."

adjective
sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

"Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods."

noun
məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

"Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories."

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obesity

noun
oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

"Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease."

noun
ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

Abnormally high blood pressure.

"High sodium intake leads to hypertension."

adjective
ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

"Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds."

adjective
ˈen.də.krɪn

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

"The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth."

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appetite

noun
ˈæp.ə.taɪt

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

"Junk food increases appetite unnaturally."

adjective
daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

Relating to the digestion of food.

"Digestive enzymes help break down food."

adjective
ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

"Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues."

noun
əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.

"Adulteration of food is a serious health risk."

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adept

adjective
əˈdɛpt

Having a natural ability or skill; very skilled or proficient at something.

"He is adept at solving complex problems."

noun
ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si

The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.

"The efficacy of the new medicine was proven in trials."

noun
ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

"He remained strong in the face of adversity."

noun
rɪˈzɪl.jəns

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

"Her resilience helped her recover from failure."