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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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unsuccessful | adj: failing to accomplish an intended result or having an unfavorable outcome; not successful | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
recurring | adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly | |
slang | n: informal or non-standard language that is often used within a specific group or culture and may not be considered appropriate in a professional or formal context | |
exclusion | n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
deviate | v: to depart from an established course or plan; to change direction or take a different route or approach | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
festival | n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
misfit | n: a person who does not fit in with others or with society, especially because their behavior is strange or unusual | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
rehearsal | n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
insufficient | adj: not enough for a particular purpose | |
urgently | adv: in a way that requires immediate action or attention, especially before anything else, because of being very important | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
circuit | n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
sill | n: a horizontal piece of material, such as wood or stone, that forms the bottom of a window or door frame; a narrow shelf or ledge at the bottom of a window or door | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
stimulate | v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions | |
royalty | n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
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 | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
meager | adj: small in quantity, quality, or size; insufficient or inadequate | |
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 | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
validate | v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
secondhand | adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else | |
import | v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document; | |
ode | n: a lyrical poem that expresses feelings or praise for a person, place, or thing; a poem that is marked by a prominent theme or tone | |
excellence | n: the quality of being extremely good | |
epitome | n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type | |
export | v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
cosmopolitan | adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries | |
forward-looking | adj: having a progressive or innovative outlook; characterized by a focus on the future; anticipating and planning for future developments or trends rather than being reactive | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
psyche | n: the human soul, mind, or spirit | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
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 | |
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 | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
fist | n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
caution | n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts | |
distortion | n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
abortion | n: the intentional termination of a pregnancy at an early stage | |
overtake | v: to catch up to and pass by someone or something that is in front of you, usually about moving vehicles; to come to a point where you become more successful, important, or influential than someone or something else | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
allegiance | n: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
intergenerational | adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
sip | v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
bass | n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes | |
wan | adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
scheme | n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
whine | v: to utter a high-pitched, complaining sound, often in a tone that is irritating or grating to others; to express discontent or dissatisfaction in a persistent or annoying manner | |
waist | n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
exaggerate | v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is | |
resuscitate | v: to make someone or something active or vigorous again; | |
wale | n: a ridge on a textured woven fabric such as corduroy or a raised line or stripe on the skin caused by a blow, as from a whip; thick planks running along the sides of a ship for reinforcement |