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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
trump | n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
sincere | adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
magician | n: a person who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain an audience; typically involves sleight of hand or deception to create seemingly impossible or supernatural effects | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
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 | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
beck | n: a gesture or signal made with the hand or head, especially one indicating someone to approach or follow; a small stream or brook, especially in Northern England or Scotland | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
attractive | adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
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 | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
contour | n: the outline of its shape or form; a line drawn on a map connecting points of equal height | |
smirk | v: to smile in a way that suggests one is pleased or amused by someone or something, often in a smug or self-satisfied manner | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
inclination | n: a tendency or disposition to think, feel, or act in a certain way; a preference or bias; a degree of sloping | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
verbal | adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words | |
graph | n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
certainty | n: the state of being certain | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
radiant | adj: emitting light or heat; shining brightly | |
ad-hoc | adj: created or done for a particular purpose or situation, without any prior planning or forethought; made on a temporary or as-needed basis | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
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 | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
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 | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
compass | n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
gasoline | n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc. | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
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 | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
template | n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch | |
tally | n: a record or count of a particular thing often used to keep track of scores, votes, or numbers | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
notepad | n: (also scratchpad) a small pad of paper or a digital device used for taking notes | |
questionnaire | n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
misunderstand | v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
large-scale | adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
permissive | adj: allowing or characterized by a tolerance for behavior that is unorthodox or unacceptable | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
debrief | v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
beware | v: to be cautious or careful about something or someone that may cause harm or danger | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
mushy | adj: soft and pulpy in texture or consistency, often describing food; emotionally sentimental or overly romantic in a way that can be seen as insincere or sickly sweet |