Overcome Overcome (verb) /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ to be successful in dealing with something – cope with – defeat: Having overcome monetary problems one by one, he finally reached for financial independence.
The authorities The authorities (noun) the people or organizations that are in charge of or responsible for a particular country or area – the establishment: All the problems in this area should be handed in to the authorities.
Equalize Equalize (verb) /ˈiː.kwə.laɪz/ to make people or things equal – equate – even out: It is our major concern to equalize the workload among our employees.
Have to Have to (verb) to be obliged to – need to – must – should – ought to: I had to cram for my history test because I had not studied the course during the term.
For a time For a time (adv) for a short time – for a while – for a moment: For a time, I was starting to believe her. Then I realized she couldn’t be right.
Impress Impress (verb) /ɪmˈpres/ to make someone like, respect or admire you because of your appearance or what you say or do – amaze: I was deeply impressed by his good performance at the piano.
Embryonic Embryonic (adj) /ˌem.briˈɒn.ɪk/ US /-ˈɑː.nɪk/ 1. relating to an embryo 2. starting to grow – emerging – developing: Our advancement in this new discipline is just in its embryonic stage.
Timid Timid (adj) /ˈtɪm.ɪd/ showing a lack of courage, confidence and assurance – shy – nervous – fearful: Being a timid student, she found it frightening to give a lecture in front of her classmates.
Metaphysics Metaphysics (noun) /ˌmet.əˈfɪz.ɪks/ US /ˌmeţ-/ the branch of philosophy in connection with the existence, knowledge, reality and the like – philosophy of being: I have an insatiable desire to learn about metaphysics and abstract concepts in life.
Athlete Athlete (noun) /ˈæθ.liːt/ someone who is a professional in a field of sport and attends organized competitive races and games – sportsperson: Having practiced incessantly for 3 years, he eventually became a marathon athlete.