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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
microphone | n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
dystopia | n: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
rout | n: a disorderly retreat or defeat of an army or group; a decisive defeat | |
compulsive | adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships | |
packet | n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
metadata | n: information that describes or provides contextual details about other data, such as the content, structure, format, or authorship of a document or file | |
binge | n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
spy | n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization | |
settlement | n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place. | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
brokerage | n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
ping | v: to make a high-pitched, ringing sound; to send a brief electronic message or signal to another computer or device to check its availability or connection status | |
server | n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
disconcert | v: to cause confusion, uncertainty, or embarrassment in someone; to make someone feel uneasy or uncertain | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
banal | adj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar | |
dental | adj: of or relating to teeth | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
toothbrush | n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth | |
discount | n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
convenience | n: the state of being suitable or opportune | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
infuriate | v: to make extremely angry, incite to rage, provoke intense anger or exasperation | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
insane | adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
outlet | n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
log-in | v: to enter one’s username and password or other credentials to gain access to a computer system, website, or other digital services; (noun) the process of gaining access to a computer system, network, or website by entering a username and password | |
password | n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
caffeine | n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
afar | adv: at or to a great distance; far away | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
vibration | n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
data-mining | n: the process of extracting valuable insights or knowledge from large, complex sets of data by using analytical techniques and algorithms to identify patterns, relationships, or trends | |
orgasm | n: the peak of sexual pleasure during sexual activity, which typically involves intense physical and emotional sensations | |
cavalier | adj: displaying a lack of concern or seriousness; offhand or disdainful towards important matters; adopting a carefree or arrogant attitude; (noun) a gentleman or a knight, especially one who is gallant or courtly | |
dumb | adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
beneficiary | n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will | |
savvy | n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
panopticon | n: a type of prison building or structure designed to allow a single observer to watch all inmates at all times without being seen themselves; a structure or system designed to exert complete surveillance or control over a group or population | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard |