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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
tension | n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight | |
outfit | n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc. | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
superficial | adj: existing or occurring only at or on the surface; appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely | |
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 | |
arch | n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building | |
barring | adv: excepting or excluding something or someone; in the absence of something or someone | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
tan | v: to become brown as a result of exposure to the sun | |
immutable | adj: unchanging; permanent or unalterable | |
fearless | adj: having no fear; brave | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
scout | n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
lottery | n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing | |
recipient | n: a person who receives something | |
legacy | n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
symmetry | n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
slender | adj: thin and delicate, often in an attractive way | |
fig | n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow | |
feminine | adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
commend | v: to praise or express approval of someone or something; to recommend someone for a job or position; to entrust or hand over something to someone else | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
ph | n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity | |
runway | n: the catwalk or platform where models walk to display clothing or other fashion items during a fashion show; a strip of hard ground along which planes take off and land; | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
ninja | n: a Japanese warrior or assassin trained in martial arts and stealth tactics, associated with the feudal era of Japan | |
cardiothoracic | adj: relating to the heart and lungs or the surgical procedures and treatments involving these organs | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
vogue | n: the popular or fashionable trend or style of a particular time, especially in clothing, music, or general culture | |
akin | adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time | |
distill | v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
forth | adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
résumé | n: a summary of a person’s education, work experience, and qualifications, often used in job applications as a way to showcase their skills and achievements | |
underwear | n: (also “undies”) clothes worn next to the skin under outer clothes | |
retouch | v: to touch up or make small changes to a photograph, painting, or other images using digital or manual tools | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
bikini | n: a women’s two-piece swimsuit characterized by a top that covers the chest and a bottom that covers the groin and buttocks | |
slumber | n: a state of sleep, especially a light sleep; (verb) to be asleep, or to take a nap | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
hairstyle | n: the way in which a person’s hair is cut, styled, or arranged on their head | |
makeup | n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance | |
stylist | n: a person who specializes in creating or maintaining a specific style, especially in hairdressing or fashion; someone who has a talent for arranging or presenting things in an attractive or distinctive way | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
frisk | v: to search for someone or something in a quick, lively manner, often to discover something hidden or suspicious; to frolic or skip about in a lively or playful manner | |
Latino | n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States | |
skinny | adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential | |
shiny | adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
backstage | adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
passionate | adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief | |
insecure | adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety | |
thigh | n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
unpack | v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
beneficiary | n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
agency | n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action | |
takeaway | n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses |