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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
stasis | n: a state of stillness or immobility, often used in a medical context to refer to a lack of change or progress in a condition or disease | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
diversify | v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments | |
fortify | v: to make something stronger or more resistant to attack or damage; to give someone or something more strength or support | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
sterilize | v: to make something free of all forms of life, especially bacteria or viruses, by using heat, chemicals, or radiation | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
haunt | v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent | |
butler | n: a male servant in charge of serving food and drinks and taking care of household duties | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
trilogy | n: a series of three related works, such as books, plays, or movies, that are connected in some way, often by plot, characters, or theme | |
brood | v: to think much and deeply about something that makes one annoyed, anxious, or angry; (noun) a group of young birds or other animals all produced at one hatching or birth | |
visionary | adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative | |
storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
upend | v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
dilemma | n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
introvert | n: a shy and reticent person | |
scribble | v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
typewriter | n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over | |
devil | n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
savior | n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
nuance | n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc. | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
unjust | adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong | |
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 | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
contemplate | v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
parable | n: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson | |
sow | v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
greedy | adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food | |
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 | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
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 | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
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 | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
undocumented | adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
unconstitutional | adj: not in accordance with the constitution (= the set of fundamental principles or established precedents) of a country or state | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
sequel | n: a book, film, or other work that continues the story of an earlier one | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
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. | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket | |
slogan | n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea | |
prescience | n: the ability to know or foresee events or circumstances before they happen; foresight or foreknowledge | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
kindred | n: a group of people related by blood or family ties; a close affinity or similarity between two or more things or people | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
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 | |
cease | v: to stop an action or event | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
slavery | n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
strife | n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups | |
interspecies | adj: occurring between or involving different species; pertaining to interactions between different species | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
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 | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers |