Let's try learning 3 English words a day! No. 43

How do you all memorize English words?

It is difficult to memorize many words in one day.
However, if you memorize three words a day, you can learn 30 words in 10 days, 90 words in a month, and 1,095 words in a year.

Don't you feel like you could manage three words a day?

Let's try writing sentences together using these words!

Today's word ① diminish

diminish to decrease, to reduce: verb

His influence in the company has diminished over the years.
(His influence in the company has weakened over the years.)

The word "decrease" is generally used for "to reduce."
It is used when general quantities or numerical values decrease.
On the other hand, "diminish" is used when abstract things like influence, momentum, or importance gradually weaken.

Today's word ② consent

consent agreement: noun

He can't proceed with the project without his boss's consent.
(He cannot proceed with the project without his boss's consent.)

The verb "consent" also means "to agree."
Synonyms for agreement include "approval" and "permission."
Compared to these, "consent" is a formal word, so using it in business settings makes your writing sound more professional.

Today's word ③ unprecedented

unprecedented having no precedent, unheard of: adjective

We are experiencing an unprecedented heatwave this summer.
(We are experiencing an unprecedented heatwave this summer.)

"Precedent" is a word that means "a previous case." Since it has "un-" attached to it, which has a negative meaning, it becomes "having no precedent."
It is a useful word to remember when explaining events that have never been experienced before or new products that have never been seen.