Vocabulary 3b

  1. joy (dʒɔɪ) – A feeling of great happiness.
    • Example: She felt joy when she passed the exam.
  1. pleasure (ˈplɛʒər) – A feeling of happiness or enjoyment.
    • Example: It is a pleasure to meet new friends at university.
  1. source (sɔrs) – The place where something comes from.
    • Example: Books are a good source of knowledge.
  1. mention (ˈmɛnʃən) – To talk about something briefly.
    • Example: The teacher mentioned the test in class today.
  1. activity (ækˈtɪvɪti) – Something you do, usually for fun or learning.
    • Example: Playing basketball is a popular activity among students.
  1. achieve (əˈtʃiːv) – To succeed in reaching a goal.
    • Example: He worked hard to achieve good grades.
  1. contribute (kənˈtrɪbjuːt / ˈkɑːntrɪbjuːt) – To give or help.
    • Example: Everyone contributed ideas for the group project.
  1. affect (əˈfɛkt) – To change or influence something.
    • Example: Lack of sleep can affect your concentration.
  1. mental health (ˈmɛntl hɛlθ) – A person’s emotional and psychological well-being.
    • Example: Meditation can improve your mental health.
  1. personal (ˈpɝːsənl) – Related to one’s own life or feelings.
    • Example: This is my personal opinion, not my teacher’s.
  1. spending time (ˈspɛndɪŋ taɪm) – Using time to do something.
    • Example: He enjoys spending time with his family.
  1. promotion (prəˈmoʊʃən) – A higher position at work or more recognition.
    • Example: She got a promotion after working hard.
  1. anxiety (æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti) – A feeling of worry or nervousness.
    • Example: Before the test, he felt a lot of anxiety.
  1. depression (dɪˈprɛʃən) – A strong and lasting feeling of sadness.
    • Example: Depression can make people lose interest in daily life.
  1. attitude (ˈætɪˌtjuːd / ˈætɪˌtuːd) – The way someone thinks or feels about something.
    • Example: A positive attitude can help you solve problems.
  1. well-being (wɛl ˈbiːɪŋ) – A state of being healthy and happy.
    • Example: Exercise is important for your well-being.
  1. empathy (ˈɛmpəθi) – The ability to understand and share another person’s feelings.
    • Example: She showed empathy when she comforted her sad friend.
  1. bonds (bɑndz) – Strong connections between people.
    • Example: Spending time together strengthens the bonds between friends.
  1. productive (prəˈdʌktɪv) – Doing a lot of useful work.
    • Example: Today was a productive day; I finished all my homework.
  1. creative (kriˈeɪtɪv) – Having new and original ideas.
    • Example: Artists need to be creative to make unique paintings.