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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
gloom | n: a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy; a feeling of depression or lack of hope; a state of obscurity or uncertainty | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
nascent | adj: in the process of emerging, becoming apparent, or coming into existence; recently formed or developed | |
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 | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
province | n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
stepfather | n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
knuckle | n: one of the joint-like parts of the fingers and toes, especially of the hand | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
donkey | n: a domesticated mammal related to the horse, similar in appearance but with longer ears and a shorter mane; a foolish or stupid person | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
livestream | n: a real-time video or audio broadcast of an event, performance, or activity that is encoded and distributed over the Internet, usually through dedicated apps or websites, allowing distributed viewers to watch it remotely | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
corporal | n: a non-commissioned officer in the military, particularly in the army; a punishment administered in the military that involves physical exercise or beating | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
prohibit | v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
staggering | adj: so shocking as to stun or overwhelm | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
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 | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
capita | n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
insurgent | adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency | |
anthem | n: a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
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 | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
unacceptably | adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
intergenerational | adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
tolerate | v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
perpetrator | n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
safeguard | v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
genital | adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs | |
mutilation | n: the act of severely damaging or injuring a person’s body or body part, particularly through cutting or disfiguring; the condition of being so damaged or disfigured | |
cyber | adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality | |
bully | n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
comprehensive | adj: complete and including all or everything necessary | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
caregiving | n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
nonviolence | n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change | |
nationwide | adj: extending throughout an entire nation | |
toolkit | n: a set of tools, materials, or resources that are designed to be used together for a specific purpose or task; a collection of information or techniques that can be used to address a problem or achieve a goal | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
demonstrable | adj: capable of being demonstrated, proven, or shown; able to be observed or verified | |
footstep | n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground | |
commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
multiply | v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity | |
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 | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management |