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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
abrupt | adj: sudden and unexpected | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
squad | n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team | |
colonel | n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
blossom | n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success | |
solitude | n: the state of being alone and isolated from others | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
forefront | n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
literature | n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
chronicle | n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
misfortune | n: an unfortunate event or circumstance; bad luck or trouble | |
lush | adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
tangle | n: a confused mass of something twisted together | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
assortment | n: a variety of different things or individuals; a group of different types of things that have been collected together | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
intrigue | v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
trot | v: to run or jog at a moderate pace; to walk with long, quick strides | |
adventurer | n: a person who enjoys or seeks dangerous and exciting experiences | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
drama | n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage | |
genre | n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
supernatural | adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
matter-of-fact | adj: straightforward; without emotion or exaggeration; dealing only with facts and avoiding speculation or opinion | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
absurd | adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical | |
surreal | adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
fictional | adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
seamless | adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next | |
settlement | n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place. | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
calamity | n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss | |
reincarnation | n: the rebirth of a soul in a new body | |
mechanic | n: a person who repairs or maintains machinery or mechanical systems, particularly in automobiles or other vehicles; a person who is skilled in dealing with the details of a machine or system | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
forebear | n: an ancestor or a precursor | |
prophecy | n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
gypsy | n: (the word “gypsy” is considered pejorative by many within the Romani community) the Romani people, an ethnic group originating from the Indian subcontinent, who migrated to Europe around the 14th century, known for their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle and they have a rich cultural heritage including music, dance, and traditional crafts | |
skirmish | n: a minor or brief battle or fight, often between small groups or individuals; a dispute, conflict, or argument, usually of short duration | |
massacre | n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
downward | adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level | |
spiral | n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
onward | adj: moving or continuing forward; progressing | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
liberal | adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded | |
autocratic | adj: having absolute power and forcing people to obey completely without asking | |
coup | n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
maternal | adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
decor | n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
rebellion | n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
socialist | adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations) | |
outlook | n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture | |
omnipresent | adj: present everywhere at the same time; ubiquitous; pervading or encompassing all things or places | |
superstition | n: a belief or practice that is not based on science or reason and that is often connected with a religion | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
relive | v: to experience again or bring back the memory of a past event or time | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
spite | n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty | |
strife | n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups | |
rampant | adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled | |
affirm | v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
condemn | v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something |