to change, usually slightly
He altered the recipe by reducing the salt and adding some cumin.
boost
to expand; to make greater; to improve
We can boost our sales by 30-40% by this December.
commercial
viewed with regard to profit; designed for a large market
The program is now available for commercial sale.
compel
to urge; to drive forcefully or irresistibly
Traffic signs compel drivers to drive safely.
concept
an idea; a way of thinking
I understand the basic concept of this theory, but not the details.
confidence
a feeling of certainty in one's own capacity to succeed
I have confidence you will do well on your exam.
conform
to act in obedience to some rule or standard
The new student had to conform to the school’s dress code.
constantly
occurring continuously
As long as the wind constantly blows, windmills will be a good source of energy.
disorder
a problem with one's physical or mental health
The doctor didn't know what disorder the person had.
distorted
twisted out of a natural, normal, or original condition
She had a distorted understanding of a marriage because she grew up without a father.
eating disorder
any psychological disorder characterized by abnormal eating habits
Teenage girls who struggle with self-esteem often suffer from eating disorders.
embrace
to take or receive gladly
She was quick to embrace the opportunity.
feminist
a person who believes that men and women should have equal rights
Germaine Greer is a feminist writer from Australia who wrote The Female Eunuch.
impact
to have a strong effect on someone or something
Pollution from cars impacts the environment.
laxative
causing looseness or relaxation, especially of the bowels.
I'm going to prescribe a laxative.
nose job
a cosmetic alteration of a person's nose by plastic surgery
She had a nose job when she was in high school.
obsess
to think about too often
Some people are obsessed with sports.
playwright
a writer of plays; dramatist
Shakespeare is considered to be one of the greatest playwrights in modern history, having written numerous plays and poetry.
portray
to play the role of; to depict
Her picture portrayed the house she grew up in when she was little.
rip off
to get rid off something
I ripped off some toilet paper in the school bathroom.
ritual
a formal social or religious ceremony that is always performed in the same manner each time
Many people believe in the power of rituals, and therefore they still perform them for various reasons.
role model
a person or thing that others try to be like
He is a role model for all athletes.
self-esteem
the level of confidence and sense of worth a person feels for himself or herself
Having a good sense of self-esteem is important for everyone.
skinny
very lean or thin
Polly is very skinny. I think she needs to eat more.
spectator
a person who watches an event
More than 50,000 spectators filled the stadium to watch the baseball game.
spokesperson
a person chosen to speak officially for a group
The spokesperson was quick to deny the rumor.
stereotype
a standardized idea that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or superficial judgment
There’s a stereotype that pigs are dirty animals. But they are rather clean.
substitute
to take someone or somethings place of
My dad typically uses a sugar substitute in his morning coffee.
unattainable
not able to be obtained or secured
It's surely a dream that is unattainable.
vomit
to empty one's stomach by throwing up
When some people are very sick, they vomit.
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