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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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buzzkill | n: an event, person, or thing that dampens the excitement or pleasure of a situation, typically by introducing an unwelcome or unpleasant element | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
impoverished | adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
wildfire | n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
cram | v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space | |
cot | n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out | |
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 | |
garbage | n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse | |
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 | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
arena | n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events | |
gymnasium | n: a large room or building equipped for indoor sports and physical exercise, typically including weights and exercise machines; a school or institution that emphasizes physical education and athletics | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
infamous | adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
obsession | n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person | |
freelance | adj: doing particular pieces of work for different organizations rather than being employed by one specific organization | |
sketch | n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something | |
brainstorming | n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas | |
congeal | v: to solidify or thicken, especially by cooling or freezing; to become firm or solid, often referring to a liquid or substance | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
refine | v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
modular | adj: consisting of distinct or separable parts or units that can be joined together and form a complete whole | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
asphalt | n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen | |
setup | n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
module | n: a self-contained unit or component of a larger system or structure; a standardized unit of computer hardware or software designed to perform a specific function | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
arrange | v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something | |
encampment | n: a temporary or semi-permanent settlement, especially a group of tents or other shelters used for lodging or military purposes | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
layout | n: the way in which the parts of something are arranged or set out | |
wagon | n: a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people, often pulled by horses, oxen, or other animals; a compartment or container used for storage or transportation, such as a shopping cart or trolley | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
circular | adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form | |
pod | n: a seed case, especially of a leguminous plant such as a pea or bean; a detachable container of something, especially on an airplane | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
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 | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
storage | n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information | |
obsessive | adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors | |
mod | n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers | |
bunk | n: a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep, typically a narrow bed frame supported by a solid structure; nonsense or untruthful talk, often intended to deceive or mislead; a type of overnight accommodation, particularly in a military or institutional setting | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
shelve | v: to put or arrange something, especially books, on a shelf; to decide not to take action on something either for a short time or permanently | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
swap | v: to give something and receive something in trade | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
compartment | n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
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 | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
logos | n: a Greek term referring to logic, reason, or intellectual discourse, which denotes the rational principle that governs the universe or the persuasive appeal based on logic or reason in an argument | |
ghetto | n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
indication | n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
consultant | n: a person who provides professional or expert advice | |
rave | v: to talk in a noisy, excited, or uncontrolled manner; to praise someone or something enthusiastically | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
plethora | n: an overabundance or excess of something; a state of having too much of something | |
hostel | n: a type of inexpensive lodging or accommodation, often offering shared rooms and facilities and frequently used by travelers, backpackers, or students | |
olympiad | n: a period of four years, originally the time between the ancient Olympic Games and now commonly used to refer to the modern Olympic Games, which are held every four years | |
destine | v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome |