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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
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 | |
hinder | v: to make it difficult for someone to do something; to limit the development of something | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
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 | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
caution | n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts | |
terrain | n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
fraught | adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
contradictory | adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements | |
daisy | n: a wildflower that typically has a yellow disc at the center of a white or pink-and-white flowerhead | |
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 | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
papier-mache | n: a craft or artistic technique involving the use of paper strips or pulp, typically mixed with glue or paste, to create sculptures, masks, and other objects | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
curate | n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
migrant | n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
moderate | adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
autism | n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
geek | n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
affinity | n: a natural liking or attraction to something; kinship by marriage or adoption | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
inevitable | adj: certain to happen and unavoidable | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
scaremongering | n: spreading frightening or alarming rumors or ideas, typically to manipulate public opinion in some way; (noun) the act of spreading or promoting fear or anxiety about a particular issue or event, often for political or personal gain | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
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 | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
comparison | n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things | |
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 | |
restrict | v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
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 | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
embed | v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass | |
curriculum | n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc. | |
imaginative | adj: having or showing new and creative ideas | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something |