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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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confusion | n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty | |
spotlight | n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
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 | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
nomadic | adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
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 | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
tangible | adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
portrait | n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
surreal | adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality | |
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. | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
rally | v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
numerous | adj: amounting to a large indefinite number | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
cross-country | adj: relating to or taking place across the open country rather than on roads or tracks; involving travel by foot, horse, or vehicle over rough terrain or through wilderness areas; (noun) a long-distance race or journey that takes place over rough or varied terrain, such as hills, forests, or fields | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
backstory | n: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known | |
abridge | v: to shorten or condense a book, a play, a speech, etc., while maintaining its essence | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
utmost | adj: greatest in degree, extent, or intensity; of the highest or greatest importance, significance, or priority | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
demon | n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
casualty | n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
addiction | n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
resentment | n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
screwdriver | n: a tool used for turning screws, typically consisting of a handle and a metal rod with a flattened tip that fits into the slot on the head of a screw; a popular cocktail made with vodka and orange juice | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
immediacy | n: the quality of being immediate, close, or present; the sense of urgency or importance; the act of responding or attending to something promptly | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
sober | adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | |
estranged | adj: separated or alienated from someone or something that was once familiar or close; emotionally detached or distant due to a breakdown in a relationship or connection | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
collier | n: a coal miner or worker in the coal industry; a ship that transports coal | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
proximity | n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time | |
immersion | n: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
incapable | adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
spontaneously | adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
stagnant | adj: not flowing or circulating; standing still; stagnant water | |
withdraw | v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something | |
frustration | n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
pivotal | adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something | |
catharsis | n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
hesitation | n: the act of pausing or being slow before saying or doing something, especially because you feel uncertain or nervous | |
utilize | v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
queer | adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
creepy | adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease | |
lone | adj: solitary or single | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
appraise | v: to assess or evaluate the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
impulsive | adj: acting suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have | |
contradictory | adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
denominator | n: the number below the line in a fraction | |
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 | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally |