stress
/stres/(noun)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension; physical pressure exerted on a material object; emphasis.
Key Academic Collocations
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stressstressfulstressedstressingstresses
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
straintensionanxietypressureemphasis
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Healthcare practitioners frequently stress the importance of regular cardiovascular physical exercise in preventing chronic ailments."
"The bar chart illustrates reported workplace stress levels across corporate, medical, and educational professional sectors."
"Prolonged exposure to chronic academic stress can impair immune function and diminish cognitive retention in adolescents."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
As a verb: 'stress the importance of' (no preposition after stress: 'he stressed that...', not 'stressed on that').