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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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interpreter | n: a person who translates spoken or written language from one language to another | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
obscure | adj: not well known to many people | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
loudspeaker | n: an electronic device that amplifies sound, typically used to address a large audience or to play music or other audio content in public areas | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
burp | v: to expel air from the stomach through the mouth in a noisy manner, often after eating or drinking too quickly; to emit a sudden and brief sound or movement, such as a mechanical device or engine; (noun) a sound or the release of air from the stomach through the mouth, often accompanied by a characteristic sound | |
scrape | v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter | |
utensil | n: a tool used in the house | |
etiquette | n: a set of rules and norms governing polite and proper behavior in social situations or professional contexts | |
vigilant | adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
anticipation | n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
smudge | n: a blurry or dirty mark or stain left by rubbing or smearing something; also, a bundle of material, such as sage or incense, that is burned to produce smoke for purification or ritual purposes | |
smear | v: to spread or apply a substance thinly and unevenly over a surface; to slander or accuse someone falsely; (noun) a mark or blot made by smudging, typically a dirty or greasy one | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
auditory | adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
tact | n: skill and sensitivity in dealing with others, particularly in difficult or delicate situations | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
disempower | v: to deprive of power, authority, or influence, to make someone or something less powerful or effective | |
artwork | n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc. | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
fade | v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness | |
oblivion | n: the state of being completely forgotten or unknown; the state of being unconscious or unaware; the condition of being destroyed, wiped out, or erased from existence | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
delve | v: to dig or excavate deeply; to investigate or research intensively; to rummage or explore in a thorough or careful manner | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
inflect | v: to change the form or sound of a word to express different grammatical or phonetic variations; to modify or alter the tone, pitch, or intonation of one’s voice | |
metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
grammar | n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words | |
parameter | n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
facial | adj: of or relating to a person’s face | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
chord | n: a straight line connecting two points on a curve; a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
stare | v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look | |
bust | v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc. | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
tense | adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
claw | n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
enlightenment | n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge | |
convey | v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
centric | adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
den | n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear |