nounπShare(Cause of) discomfort."The constant noise from the construction site next door was a significant stress. "mindsensationconditionsufferingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSerious danger."The sudden economic downturn was a major stress for many families. "disastersituationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn aversive state of stress to which a person cannot fully adapt."The constant pressure of deadlines at work created a stress that Sarah couldn't fully adapt to. "mindphysiologymedicinebodyconditionsensationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA seizing of property without legal process to force payment of a debt."The shopkeeper's stress of the customer's goods was illegal because they hadn't gone through the court system. "propertylawfinanceessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thing taken by distraining; that which is seized to procure satisfaction."The landlord took the tenant's furniture as stress for unpaid rent. "lawpropertyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA physical, chemical, infective agent aggressing an organism."The stress of the flu virus weakened her immune system. "medicinephysiologybiologyorganismessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAggression toward an organism resulting in a response in an attempt to restore previous conditions."The constant pressure of deadlines at work caused a significant stress on Sarah's health. "physiologyorganismmedicinebiologyconditionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe internal distribution of force across a small boundary per unit area of that boundary (pressure) within a body. It causes strain or deformation and is typically symbolised by Ο or Ο."The stress on the bridge support beams was calculated to ensure they could withstand the weight of the passing vehicles. "physicsmaterialsciencetechnicalessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareForce externally applied to a body which cause internal stress within the body."The heavy backpack caused a lot of stress on the student's back. "physicsmaterialessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEmotional pressure suffered by a human being or other animal."The constant pressure of exams caused a lot of stress for the students. "mindemotionphysiologysensationsufferingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe emphasis placed on a syllable of a word."Some people put the stress on the first syllable of βcontroversyβ; others put it on the second."phoneticslanguagelinguisticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEmphasis placed on words in speaking."The teacher placed a stress on the word "important" in her explanation. "languagelinguisticsphoneticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEmphasis placed on a particular point in an argument or discussion (whether spoken or written)."The teacher placed a strong stress on the importance of good study habits. "communicationlanguagewritingpointessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDistress; the act of distraining; also, the thing distrained."The stress on my family was enormous during the school holidays, as everyone was trying to juggle work and childcare. "lawfinancepropertysufferingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply force to (a body or structure) causing strain."The weight of the books stressed the shelf, causing it to bend slightly. "physicsmaterialstructureessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply emotional pressure to (a person or animal)."The demanding project manager stressed the team relentlessly, causing many to feel overwhelmed. "mindemotionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suffer stress; to worry or be agitated."She stresses about the upcoming exam, worrying she won't pass. "mindsensationemotionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emphasise (a syllable of a word)."βEmphasisβ is stressed on the first syllable, but βemphaticβ is stressed on the second."languagephoneticsgrammarwordlinguisticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emphasise (words in speaking)."The teacher stressed the importance of good study habits. "languagelinguisticsphoneticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emphasise (a point) in an argument or discussion."I must stress that this information is given in strict confidence."communicationlanguagewritingessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
