not based on a particular instance; theoretical
Love is an abstract concept for many people.
affect
to have an effect on
The family environment affects the personality of the child.
contribute
to help to cause or bring about
Many elements contributed to her promotion, the main factor being her ability to work under severe pressure.
derive
to get something from a source
Some medicines are derived from plants, so people think they are better for your body.
environment
the surroundings or conditions within which something lives, exists, or operates
Trees, mountains, and rivers are part of the environment.
gender
the state of being male or female
Other questions include a person’s age, gender, and nationality.
impact
the effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another
My grandmother had a great impact on my life.
isolate
to cause to be alone or apart from others
The teacher isolated the bad child from the class before talking with her.
monitor
to watch and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time
In a hospital, doctors use many machines to monitor your heart and blood pressure.
period
a length or portion of time
World War II was a difficult period in world history.
prime
of first importance; main
Dirty air is a prime cause of illness.
reaction
an action or feeling in response to a situation or event
The director's goal is to get a positive reaction from the audience to his or her movie.
tension
mental or emotional strain; stress
My shoulders are feeling tense.
transfer
to move from one place to another
The family transferred the groceries from the shopping cart to the car.
visual
relating to seeing or sight
A film depends greatly on visual and other nonverbal elements that are not easily expressed in writing.
whereas
in contrast to; in comparison with
My sister loves horror movies, whereas I prefer comedies.