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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
pearl | n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
alienated | adj: feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected from others, often due to a sense of difference or lack of belonging | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
paranoia | n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability | |
sabotage | n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies | |
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 | |
traitor | n: a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle, to which they had previously been loyal; a person who commits treason against their country or sovereign | |
confiscate | v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
detain | v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
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. | |
executive | n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations | |
removal | n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
migrate | v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally | |
inland | adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
curfew | n: a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and indoors at a specified time, especially at night, typically imposed during a period of emergency or unrest | |
proclamation | n: an official announcement or statement | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
makeshift | adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised | |
detention | n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed | |
fairground | n: a large outdoor area or venue used for entertainment and amusement, typically including rides, games, and food concessions | |
racetrack | n: a circular or oval-shaped track or course used for racing events, typically involving horses, cars, or other vehicles | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
barrack | v: to provide accommodations or housing, often for military personnel or sports teams; to spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a large building or group of buildings that provide temporary housing for soldiers or other military personnel | |
ensue | v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something | |
desolate | adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness | |
guarded | adj: cautious and careful in one’s actions or speech; not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily; protected or defended against danger or risk | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
hasty | adj: done or acting with excessive speed or urgency and without sufficient thought or consideration | |
overcrowded | adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable | |
sanitary | adj: clean and hygienic; of or relating to the promotion of health through cleanliness | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
relocate | v: to move or move something or someone to a new place and build a house or a business there | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
recreate | v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again | |
semblance | n: the outward appearance or visible form of something, especially when it is different from the reality beneath; a vague or superficial similarity | |
unavoidable | adj: impossible to avoid or evade; inevitable | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
racist | adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others | |
quake | v: to shake or vibrate violently and for a short time | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
landmark | n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
unconstitutional | adj: not in accordance with the constitution (= the set of fundamental principles or established precedents) of a country or state | |
remaining | adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
postwar | adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies | |
prejudice | n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
resentment | n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
equality | n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality | |
advocacy | n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying | |
multicultural | adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.) | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
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 | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
atone | v: to make amends or reparations for wrongdoing or an offense | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
hysteria | n: a state of extreme excitement, fear, or anger that cannot be controlled | |
apology | n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
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 |