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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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superstitious | adj: believing in or influenced by superstitions, which are usually based on irrational or supernatural beliefs; showing excessive reverence for traditional or cultural beliefs that lack a rational basis | |
landing | n: the act of coming to rest on the ground or another surface after being in flight or jumping; a platform or area of ground where a plane or spacecraft can come to rest | |
smack | v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
billboard | n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads | |
packed | adj: extremely full of people; very crowded | |
superstition | n: a belief or practice that is not based on science or reason and that is often connected with a religion | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
brochure | n: a small book or pamphlet advertising a product, service, or place of interest | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
standpoint | n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
motorcycle | n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals | |
synchronicity | n: the simultaneous occurrence of seemingly unrelated events that are connected in a meaningful way, suggesting the presence of a deeper, more significant pattern or purpose | |
cassette | n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
helmet | n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress | |
hometown | n: the town or city where one was born or grew up | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
bliss | n: extreme happiness or joy | |
monograph | n: a detailed and comprehensive written study or essay on a specific subject or topic, typically written by a single author or a small group of experts | |
skyscraper | n: a very tall building, typically one in a city | |
inaugurate | v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
nirvana | n: a state of perfect happiness, peace, and enlightenment in Hinduism and Buddhism | |
constable | n: a law enforcement officer, typically of lower rank than a police officer, who is responsible for community policing and maintaining order and safety; in historical contexts, a person charged with various duties related to the administration of a particular area or estate | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
mandala | n: a geometric pattern representing the universe or a microcosm of it used in Hindu and Buddhist religious practices as a focus for meditation and contemplation | |
exception | n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
jazz | n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression | |
poster | n: a large sheet or picture that is placed either on a public space to promote or announce something or on a wall to decorate it | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
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 | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
cynical | adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
evoke | v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind | |
subway | n: an underground railway system, typically in a city | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
bore | v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources | |
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 | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
humanitarian | adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
metropolitan | adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
sculpture | n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay | |
retract | v: to take back, withdraw, or revoke something that has been said or done; to disavow or repudiate a statement or assertion that one has previously made | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
dusk | n: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
demeanor | n: a person’s behavior, attitude, or mannerisms, particularly about how others perceive them; the outward expression of one’s personality or character | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
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 | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
recoup | v: to regain or recover something, particularly losses, costs, or expenses, often through compensation, reimbursement, or making up for previous setbacks | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
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 | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
frazzle | v: to exhaust or wear out someone or something to the point of being completely worn or frayed; (noun) a state of extreme exhaustion or depletion, often caused by stress or overwork | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
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 | |
gutsy | adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges |