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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
arresting | adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something | |
corruptible | adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
crooked | adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
bureau | n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
terrorism | n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act | |
fraud | n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
prosecution | n: the act of bringing legal charges against someone for a crime they are accused of committing; the legal team responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
marathon | n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
brag | v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior | |
foil | n: a thin and flexible sheet of metal, such as aluminum, used for wrapping or covering items; a literary device in which a character’s actions or words are used to contrast or highlight the actions or words of another character; (verb) to prevent someone from succeeding in their plans or actions | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
undercover | adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito | |
sting | v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
edict | n: an official order or command issued by a ruler or government; a formal or authoritative proclamation | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
nationwide | adj: extending throughout an entire nation | |
con | n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something | |
spy | n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
nab | v: to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong or illegal | |
huff | n: a fit of anger, annoyance, or resentment; a state of irritation or sulking; (verb) to exhale forcefully or audibly in a show of annoyance, anger, or frustration | |
gasoline | n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc. | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
schizoaffective | adj: of or relating to a mental disorder characterized by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thinking, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania | |
disorder | n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions | |
distinguish | v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
conspire | v: to plan or plot together secretly, especially with an evil or unlawful purpose | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
convict | v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison | |
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 | |
molest | v: to harass, bother, or annoy someone, often sexually; to touch or handle someone in an unwelcome or inappropriate way | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
synagogue | n: (also “shul”) a Jewish house of worship, typically consisting of a hall for prayer and study and often containing a sanctuary, a social hall, and a collection of administrative offices | |
defendant | n: a person or party who is accused of a crime or who is being sued in a court of law | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
intercept | v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
lure | v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
farce | n: a type of comedy that relies on ridiculous situations, improbable coincidences, and exaggerated characters to provide humor | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
transcript | n: a written or printed version of something, especially a dictated or recorded speech, interview, or conversation; an official record of a student’s coursework and grades at a school or university | |
squad | n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team | |
supervisor | n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others | |
would-be | adj: indicating a person who aspires or attempts to be something but has not yet achieved that status or position | |
retarded | adj: (considered derogatory) delayed or impeded in intellectual or emotional development; slow to learn | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
wishy-washy | adj: lacking firmness or clarity; indecisive or uncertain; weak or ineffective in character, resulting in a lack of conviction or clear direction | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
martyrdom | n: the act or experience of suffering or dying for a cause, belief, or principle, which often implies sacrifice and is associated with individuals who endure persecution or hardship due to their convictions | |
cab | n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
unwitting | adj: without purpose or intent | |
choreograph | v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music | |
accusation | n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
provocateur | n: a person who deliberately behaves in a way to provoke or challenge others, often to incite strong reactions or controversy | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
irreparable | adj: not able to be repaired or fixed; beyond repair or remedy | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
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 | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
orchestrate | v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
passport | n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire |