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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
rancorous | adj: characterized by bitterness or resentment, especially long-standing or deep-seated; marked by a desire for revenge or retaliation; caustic or sarcastic in speech or tone | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
merit | n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
attractive | adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
meritocratic | adj: based on the principle that the talented should be chosen and moved ahead based on their achievements | |
affluent | adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
ivy | n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings | |
league | n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
proclaim | v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
corrosive | adj: having the ability to corrode or erode a material or substance; causing damage or deterioration over time; harmful or destructive | |
hubris | n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin | |
humiliation | n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
inhale | v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
credential | v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts | |
backlash | n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
stagnant | adj: not flowing or circulating; standing still; stagnant water | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
proponent | n: a person who supports an idea or pleads for a cause | |
bracing | adj: refreshing or invigorating; designed to provide support or stability | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
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 | |
insult | n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
arbiter | n: a person with authority to settle or judge a dispute or disagreement; an impartial third party who makes a judgment or decision | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
folly | n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit | |
diploma | n: a document showing the completion of a course of study or a portion of the education program; a course of study at a college or university | |
dignify | v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
fellowship | n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
patriotism | n: love and loyalty to one’s country | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
sentimental | adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
sanitation | n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner | |
assassin | n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money | |
garbage | n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
physician | n: a medical doctor who practices medicine | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
rampant | adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled | |
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 | |
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 | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
maintenance | n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses | |
grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
clerk | n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers | |
warehouse | n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
childcare | n: a service involving care for other people’s children | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
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 | |
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 | |
alignment | n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
prompt | v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen | |
humility | n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
ethic | n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems | |
tyranny | n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others |