Antlophobia — Fear of Floods Antlophobia is a fear focused specifically on floods and flooding. People who deal with this fear often feel anxious during heavy rain or stormy weather. It can develop after experiencing a traumatic flood or even just hearing about one. Even news reports, images, or conversations about flooding can make someone uneasy. This fear may influence where a person chooses to live or travel. The reaction is usually stronger than what most people would consider normal caution. Physical signs can include feeling shaky, short of breath, or panicked. The fear isn’t just about water, but about the loss of control that a flood represents. Therapy and gradual exposure to the fear source can be helpful over time. With the right support, individuals can learn to handle their fear and feel safer during bad weather. Apeirophobia — Fear of Infinity Apeirophobia is the fear of things that seem infinite—like space, time, or even life aft...
TOPIC . EDUCATION
Theoretical = coming from theories, not practice. It’s another way of
saying that something has not been proven in the real world. Theoretical
is also used as an adjective to describe something that focuses on
abstract concepts rather than practicing a skill.
Acquire = to buy with money, get by chance or gain through effort.
Please *Note: It’s quite a formal verb, so it is often used in every day
conversation with a little bit of irony. It’s used as a colourful alternative
to ‘buy’, ‘get’, or ‘gain’ in informal conversations. In formal
conversations, it’s often used in interviews (to talk about skills or
experience you have acquired) or speaking exams like IELTS.
Valid = acceptable or reasonable
Determine = find out, discover or decide after doing research
Establish = prove or consolidate
Significant = meaningful or important
Miscalculation = a mistake, using bad judgment or making an error in a
calculation.
Methodical = being organised or careful and patient when you do
something.
Cram = to overload the brain by trying to learn a lot in a short period of
time.
Compulsory = obligatory, something you HAVE to do
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