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Performance and practice – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: follow up, instinct, perform, practice, punctual… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. follow up /'fɑ:loʊ ʌp/ (verb) — to take more action on something already started
    Example: He promised to follow up on the client’s request tomorrow.
    Synonyms: pursue, continue, check on
  2. instinct /'ɪnstɪŋkt/ (noun) — natural feeling
    Example: Birds build nests by instinct, not by learning.
    Synonyms: intuition, impulse, drive
  3. perform /pər'fɔ:rm/ (verb) — to act on stage
    Example: The band will perform at the concert tonight.
    Synonyms: present, act, play
  4. practice /'præktɪs/ (noun, verb) — to do something again and again to get better
    Example: You need to practice every day to improve your skills.
    Synonyms: rehearse, train, exercise
  5. punctual /'pʌŋktʃuəl/ (adj) — on time
    Example: She is always punctual for meetings.
    Synonyms: on time, prompt, timely
  6. rehearse /rɪ'hɜ:rs/ (verb) — practice before doing it
    Example: The actors will rehearse their lines before the performance.
    Synonyms: practice, prepare, train
  7. stage /steɪdʒ/ (verb) — a raised area where performers act
    Example: The band will perform on the main stage tonight.
    Synonyms: platform, podium, arena
  8. subjective /səb'dʒektɪv/ (adjective) — based on personal feelings or opinions
    Example: Her opinion of the film was subjective and based on emotion.
    Synonyms: personal, biased, individual
  9. technical /'teknɪkl/ (adjective) — about special skills or machines
    Example: He gave a detailed technical explanation of the device.
    Synonyms: specialized, mechanical, professional
  10. technically /'teknɪkli/ (adverb) — in a technical way
    Example: Technically, the project is still in progress.
    Synonyms: practically, strictly speaking, literally
  11. tedium /'ti:diəm/ (noun) — feeling bored
    Example: He was tired of the tedium of his daily routine.
    Synonyms: boredom, monotony, dullness
  12. time-consuming /'taɪmkənsu:.mɪŋ/ (adj) — take a long time
    Example: Writing a detailed report can be very time-consuming.
    Synonyms: lengthy, laborious, slow

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