Words related to "Suggestions and Rules" | Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL

counseling

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a process of providing guidance, support, and advice to someone facing personal, emotional, or psychological challenges

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She sought counseling to help her cope with the loss of a loved one and navigate through the grieving process.

The marriage counseling sessions helped the couple improve communication and resolve conflicts in their relationship.

What is "counseling"?

Counseling is a professional service provided by trained individuals, often called counselors or therapists, who offer guidance, support, and advice to help individuals address personal, social, or psychological challenges. Counselors use various techniques, such as active listening, empathy, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, to help people in understanding their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Counseling aims to encourage personal growth, improve mental well-being, and enhance skills in dealing with life's challenges.

consultant

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someone who gives professional advice on a given subject

Who is a "consultant"?

A consultant is an expert who provides advice and guidance to individuals or organizations in a specific field or industry. Consultants are hired for their specialized knowledge and skills to help solve problems, improve performance, or achieve goals. They may work independently or as part of consulting firms, offering strategic insights, analyzing data, developing recommendations, and implementing solutions customized to their clients' needs. Consultants operate across various areas including business, healthcare, technology, and more, contributing their expertise to support decision-making and enhance organizational success.

to consult

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to seek information or advice from someone, especially before making a decision or doing something

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to challenge

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to invite someone to compete or strongly suggest they should do something, often to test their abilities or encourage action

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to put forward

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/pˌʊt fˈoːɹwɚd/

to present an idea, suggestion, etc. to be discussed

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inseparable

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forward

to act on

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/ˈækt ˈɑːn/

to adjust one's actions or behavior based on specific information, ideas, or advice

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to urge

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to strongly recommend something

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alternatively

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as a second choice or another possibility

feedback

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information, criticism, or advice about a person's performance, a new product, etc. intended for improvement

guidance

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help and advice about how to solve a problem, given by someone who is knowledgeable and experienced

to hint

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to indirectly suggest something

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to mentor

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to act as the supervisor or teacher of someone less experienced

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to preach

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to give advice to people about what they should or should not do in a way that might annoy or bore them

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due

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(of a payment, debt, etc.) scheduled or required to be paid immediately or at a specific time

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to permit

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to allow something or someone to do something

forbid

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obligation

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an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so

forbidden

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not permitted to be done

compulsory

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forced to be done by law or authority

to be obliged to do something

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/biː ɔːɹ fˈiːl əblˈaɪdʒd tə dˈuː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

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to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

to impose

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to force someone to do what they do not want

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guideline

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a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation

regulation

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a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

requirement

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a necessary condition that has to be fulfilled

restriction

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a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

to prohibit

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to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

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to observe

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to comply with laws or regulations

disrespect

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strictness

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the quality or characteristic of being uncompromising in enforcing rules, regulations, or standards

necessity

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the fact that something must happen or is needed

commitment

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the state of being dedicated to someone or something

compliance

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the act of following rules or regulations

disobedience

to violate

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to disobey or break a regulation, an agreement, etc.

conform to

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