Important (Read me first!)
This post is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source.
We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time.
Reference Source
You can understand each word more deeply by utilizing the following YouTube Posts and PDF files.
Also, see how to use Englist.me?
All Words (106 Words)
You can learn all the words from basic to advanced levels in the order they appear in the contents.
If you want learn all words quickly, you can use Quick Look Video.
Quick Look
Podcast
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Advanced Words (20 Words)
If you are confident in your vocabulary, you may prefer to study with content that covers only advanced-level words.
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Word List
You can quickly review the words in this content from the list below.
Word | Meaning | Advanced |
---|---|---|
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
rewrite | v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
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 | |
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 | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
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 | |
cakewalk | n: an easy task or achievement | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
ajar | adj: partially open; slightly or partly open | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
immigration | n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country | |
entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
lobby | n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
citizenship | n: the status of being a member of a particular country | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
affiliation | n: the act of joining or associating with a particular group or organization; a connection or relationship with a particular group or organization | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
fingerprint | n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
vet | n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
loyalty | n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something | |
timeline | n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
reel | n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
ballot | n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election | |
referendum | n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue | |
appoint | v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place | |
commissioner | n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
flounder | v: to struggle or stumble awkwardly; to move or act clumsily or in confusion; to be in a difficult or uncertain situation | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
basement | n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
harassment | n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
sheriff | n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
undocumented | adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission | |
raid | n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
harass | v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention | |
backpack | n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies | |
beard | n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin | |
vantage | n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
pale | adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness | |
stale | adj: no longer fresh, new, or interesting; dull or uninteresting | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
Latino | n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States | |
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. | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
Latina | n: a female person of Latin American origin or descent; a term used to refer to women from Latin American countries or with Latin American heritage | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
untapped | adj: not yet used or exploited | |
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 | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
dedication | n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
statesman | n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
whim | n: a sudden idea or desire, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained | |
waver | v: to move in a quivering manner; to become weak |