Psychologist (Noun) Syllable division: psy-chol-o-gist How to pronounce: UK: /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ US: /saɪˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Psychologist
Meaning: Someone who specialize in the study of the mind and behaviour as well as the treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders. Example: > She decided to study to become a child psychologist. > He had to go and see a psychologist after the tragic accident. > Do you think that being a psychologist can be helpful?
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A person seeing a psychologist
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Influence (Noun) Syllable division: in·flu·ence How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ US: /ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Influence
Meaning: The power to affect people or things. Example: > Tim is a bad influence on Greg. > When she made the decision to marry him, she was under the influence of her mother. > He used the influence he had to help his friend get a job.
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Different "pieces" can have a big influence
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Gorgeous (adjective) Syllable division: gor·geous How to pronounce: UK: /ˈɡɔː.dʒəs/ US: /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Gorgeous
#1 Meaning: When someone or something is very attractive/beautiful. Example: > She looked gorgeous on her wedding day. > What a gorgeous pair of shoes! > Yesterday's sunset was absolutely gorgeous!
#2 Meaning: When something is pleasant. Example: > We went for a picnic in the park on Saturday because the weather was gorgeous. > We stayed had a gorgeous time while visiting my aunt in Rome.
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Gorgeous sunset
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Recommend (Verb) Syllable division: rec·om·mend How to pronounce: UK: /rek.əˈmend/ US: /rek.əˈmend/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Recommend
#1 Meaning: Suggesting that someone/something would be good or suitable for a specific job/purpose. Example: > Bob recommended Anne for the new promotion. > We plan on going to Texas this coming holiday, can you recommend any fun things to do while we are there?
#2 Meaning: Suggesting that a particular action should be done. Example: > The dietitian recommended that I should start following a low GI diet. > My mom recommends staying at home when it is raining on weekends.
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People approving a recommendation that has been made to them
Commodity (Noun) Syllable division: com·mod·i·ty How to pronounce: UK: /kəˈmɒd.ə.ti/ US: /kəˈmɑː.də.t̬i/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Commodity
#1 Meaning: Anything (oil, coffee, sugar, metals, etc.) that can be bought and sold. Example: > A commodity that is in high demand is oil. > After lockdown several people were happy to buy basic commodities like bread and fruit, without standing in a long que.
#2 Meaning: A useful thing or quality. Example: > Knowing how to speak English is a valuable commodity when wanting to work abroad. > Electricity is not a scarce commodity in their country.
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