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Improvement pill here a study was conducted in 2014 at Princeton
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University where they separated a class into two groups the researchers had each
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group take notes for a class in two different ways the first group was told
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to take notes by hand you know the old-school method with a
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verb · Intermediate
The past form of conduct: organized, led, or carried out an activity.
Example
The manager conducted the process after checking every detail.
In this video: Improvement pill here a study was conducted in 2014 at Princeton
adjective · Intermediate
Working well without wasting time, money, or energy.
Example
An efficient bus system saves commuters time.
In this video: or phone or whatever device which was a far more efficient way of note-taking in
improvement
A change that makes something better, or the process of becoming better.
pill
A small solid piece of medicine that you swallow.
here
In, at, or to this place or position.
study
The activity of learning about a subject, or a piece of research about it.
separate
To move things apart or keep people or things from being together.
class
A lesson group, school subject, or group of similar people or things.
groups
The plural form of group: sets of people or things together.
researchers
The plural form of researcher: people who study subjects carefully.
group
Several people or things that are together or share something.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
notes
The plural form of note: short pieces of written information.
different
Not the same as another person or thing.
ways
The plural form of way: methods, routes, or manners of doing something.
tell
To give information to someone by speaking or writing.
know
To have information, understanding, or experience of something.
method
A planned way of doing something.
pen
A tool used for writing or drawing with ink.
paper
Thin sheets made from wood or other material, used for writing, printing, or wrapping.
met
The past form of meet: came together with someone or encountered something.
lot
A large amount or number; also an area of land used for a purpose.
complaints
The plural form of complaint: a statement saying that something is wrong, unfair, or unsatisfactory.
because
For the reason that something is true or happened.
requires
The third-person present form of require: needs or demands something.
effort
Physical or mental energy used to do something.
cramp
Make movement or space tight and uncomfortable.
hands
The third-person form of hand: gives or passes something to someone.
second
Coming after the first one in order, time, or importance.
laptop
A small portable computer that can sit on your lap or a desk.
phone
A device used for speaking to people at a distance or using mobile services.
whatever
Used before a noun to mean any thing or amount of that kind.
device
A machine or piece of equipment made for a particular purpose.
far
At, to, or by a great distance.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
fact
Something that is true or known to have happened.
average
The usual amount, level, or number found by comparing several values.
ended
The past form of end: came or brought something to a finish.
twice
Two times, or on two separate occasions.
amount
A quantity or total of something.
compared
To carry out the action suggested by this entry in its usual context.
purpose
The reason why something is done or exists.
allow
To let someone do something or let something happen.
remember
To keep something in your mind or bring it back to your mind.
taught
The past form of teach: helped someone learn a subject or skill.
end
The final part of a time, story, road, or activity.
semester
One of the two main study periods in a school or college year.
looked
The past form of look: used the eyes to see, or seemed a certain way.
test
A set of questions, tasks, or checks used to measure knowledge, skill, or quality.
scores
The plural form of score: numbers of points, test results, or music parts.
students
The plural form of student: people who study at a school, college, or university.
surprise
An unexpected event, fact, or feeling.
kids
The plural form of kid: children or young people.
took
The past form of take: moved, carried, accepted, or needed something.
hand
The part at the end of your arm, with fingers and a thumb.
using
The present participle of use: doing something with a tool, method, or resource.
scored
The past form of score: gained points or achieved a result.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
laptops
The plural form of laptop: small portable computers.
think
To use your mind to form ideas, opinions, plans, or memories.
okay
In an acceptable or satisfactory way.
maybe
Possibly; used when something is not certain.
somehow
In a way that is not known, clear, or expected.
prompt
To cause someone to do or say something.
bit
A small amount or piece of something.
outside
In or to a place that is not inside a building, room, or container.
times
Plural periods, occasions, or moments when something happens.
tested
The past form of test: checked knowledge, health, quality, or performance.
immediately
At once, without waiting or delay.
gave
The past form of give: provided something to someone or allowed something to happen.
week
A period of seven days, usually counted from Monday to Sunday or Sunday to Saturday.
both
Used to refer to two people or things together
squirt
A small stream of liquid forced out, or an informal word for a small child.
discovered
The past form of discovere: find the answer.
experiment
A scientific test, or a new way of trying something.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
call
A spoken request, phone conversation, or decision by an official.
principle
A basic rule, belief, or idea that guides behavior or explains how something works.
essentially
In a specific manner or degree connected with this expression.
put
To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.
piece
One part or amount of something larger.
information
Facts or details about a person, subject, event, or situation.
better
Of higher quality, health, skill, or suitability.
retain
To keep something or continue to have it instead of losing it.
believe
To think that something is true or real.
concept
An idea about how something is or should be understood.
value
The importance, usefulness, or money that something has.
world
The earth and all its people, places, and things; also a particular area of life or experience.
self
A person's own character, identity, or individual being.
biggest
Largest in size, amount, or importance.
issues
The plural form of issue: problems, topics, or copies of a publication.
much
A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.
thousands
The plural form of thousand: very large numbers, often more than two thousand.
books
The plural form of book: more than one person, object, or case of this kind
video
A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.
podcasts
The plural form of podcast: audio programs available online.
how
In what way or by what method.
spend
To use money to buy or pay for something.
consume
To eat, drink, use, or buy something.
remembering
The present participle of remember: keeping or bringing something back to mind.
internalize
To accept an idea, feeling, or rule so deeply that it becomes part of how you think or behave.
lessons
The plural form of lesson: periods of teaching or things learned from experience.
someone
A person whose name or identity is not known or not stated.
advocate
To publicly support or recommend an idea, action, or policy.
listen
To give attention to a sound or to what someone is saying.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
too
More than is wanted or possible; also or as well.
easy
Not difficult to do, understand, or deal with.
require
To need something, or to make something necessary by rule or situation.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
day
A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.
often
Many times or on many occasions.
find
To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.
myself
Used when the speaker is also the object of an action.
entire
Including every part, person, or thing.
book
A set of written or printed pages, or to reserve something.
later
At a time after the present or after the time mentioned.
barely
Only just; almost not.
concepts
The plural form of concept: an idea about how something is or should be understood.
want
To wish for something, or need something.
show
To let someone see something or to explain it by making it clear.
sort
A type or kind of person or thing.
mini
A small version of something, especially a small car or short skirt.
habit
Something you do often and almost without thinking.
created
The past form of create: made something new.
year
A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.
little
Small in size, amount, age, or importance.
side
One of the flat or outer parts of something.
tangent
A line that touches a curve at one point, or a separate direction in talk.
interested
Wanting to know more about something or take part in it.
build
To make something by putting parts together.
habits
The plural form of habit: things people do often and almost automatically.
program
A planned set of activities, services, or computer instructions.
builder
A person or company that constructs or repairs buildings.
challenge
A difficult task or problem that tests someone’s ability.
teaches
The third-person form of teach: helps someone learn a subject, skill, or idea.
exactly
In a completely correct or precise way.
sold
The past form of sell: gave something to someone for money.
seats
The plural form of seat: places or objects for sitting.
extremely
Very, or to a very great degree.
successful
Achieving the result that was wanted or planned.
gain
To get more of something useful, valuable, or wanted.
access
The plural form of acces: a useful english word with a specific meaning in context.
next
Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.
run
To move quickly on foot.
click
To press a computer button, make a short sound, or suddenly understand.
link
A connection between people, things, ideas, or places.
description
A spoken or written account of what someone or something is like.
box
A container with flat sides, usually square or rectangular.
below
In or to a lower place, level, or amount.
wait
To stay in a place or delay action until something happens.
list
A set of names, numbers, or things written one after another.
topic
A subject that people talk, write, or learn about.
carried
The past form of carry: held and moved something from one place to another.
water
The clear liquid that people, animals, and plants need to live.
notebook
A book of blank or lined pages used for writing notes.
smaller
The comparative form of small: less large in size, amount, number, or importance.
makes
Creates, prepares, or causes something to happen.
carry
To hold something and move it from one place to another.
around
In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.
whenever
At any time that something happens or every time something happens.
come
To move toward a place or arrive there.
across
From one side to the other side of something.
ha
A short sound used to show surprise, amusement, doubt, or sudden understanding.
moment
A very short period of time; also an important time or event.
basically
Used to say the main or simple truth about something.
gear
Equipment, clothes, or parts used for a particular activity or machine.
head
The part of the body above the neck, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
something
A thing that is not named or not known exactly.
whole
Complete or full, with no part missing or divided.
sense
One of the ways the body notices things, or good practical judgment.
game
An activity or sport with rules; wild animals hunted for food or sport.
changer
A person or device that changes something.
really
Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.
happens
Takes place or comes about, often without being planned.
down
Toward a lower place, level, or position.
example
Something that shows what a group, rule, or idea is like.
couple
Two people or things that are together or connected.
weeks
The plural form of week: periods of seven days.
ago
Before the present time.
hurt
To cause pain, injury, or sadness to someone.
gym
A place with equipment for exercise, sports, or physical training.
came
The past form of come: moved toward or arrived at a place.
talked
The past form of talk: spoke with someone or discussed something.
likes
The present form of like: enjoys someone or something, or approves of it.
cookie
A small sweet baked food, or a small data file stored by a website.
jar
A glass or clay container with a wide opening and a lid.
heard
The past form of hear: noticed sounds with your ears or received information.
wow
A thing or experience that greatly impresses or excites people.
powerful
Having great strength, force, influence, or effect.
stuff
Things, materials, or belongings when you do not name them exactly.
need
To require something because it is necessary or important.
weights
The plural form of weight: heavy objects used for exercise, measuring, or holding things down.
paused
The past form of pause: stopped briefly before continuing.
pulled
The past form of pull: moved something toward oneself or in another direction.
wrote
The past form of write: made words, letters, or text on paper or a screen.
proceeded
The past form of proceed: continued or moved forward with an action.
write
To form letters, words, or numbers, or create text such as messages, stories, or reports.
short
Not long in distance, time, or height.
summary
Done quickly, without the full usual process or detailed consideration.
audio
Sound that is recorded, broadcast, or played by equipment.
minutes
The plural form of minute: units of sixty seconds, or written notes from a meeting.
part
One piece, section, or role of something larger.
again
One more time, or as before.
incident
An event that happens, especially one that is unusual, unpleasant, or important enough to notice.
putting
The present participle of put: placing something somewhere or expressing something.
digest
To change food in the body so it can be used.
audiobook
A recording of a book being read aloud.
lesson
A period of teaching or learning, or something useful learned from experience.
ever
At any time, or always in some expressions.
since
For the reason that; because.
off
Away from a place, position, or machine; no longer operating.
actually
Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.
go
To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.
even
Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.
bringing
The -ing form of bring: carrying or taking something to a place.
conversation
A talk between two or more people.
soon
After a short time from now or from the time being discussed.
friends
The plural form of friend: people you know well and like.
hanging
The present participle of hang: attaching something above the ground or staying suspended.
talk
A conversation or a speech given to people.
recently
Not long ago; during a short time before now.
reach
To arrive at a place, level, or person; to stretch toward something.
learn
To get knowledge or skill by study, practice, or experience.
additional
Extra or more than what is already there.
cause
A reason why something happens, or to make something happen.
episode
One event in a series, or one part of a television story.
brought
The past form of bring: carried or took someone or something to a place.
guess
To give an answer or opinion without being sure it is correct.
still
Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.
read
To look at and understand written words or symbols.
orders
The plural form of order: instructions, requests for goods, or arranged purchases.
comes
The third-person form of come: does or performs that action.
places
The plural form of place: particular areas, positions, or buildings.
normally
In the usual way, or in most situations.
able
Having the skill, power, or chance to do something.
pull
To move something toward yourself or in a particular direction.
physical
Relating to the body, real objects, or things that can be touched.
commute
To travel regularly between home and work or school.
long
Measuring a great distance or time from one end to the other.
flights
The plural form of flight: journeys by air or acts of flying.
eating
The act or habit of taking food into the body.
packed
Very full of people or things, with little empty space.
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