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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
dispose | v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away | |
incriminate | v: to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
possession | n: the state or fact of owning or having something | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
smuggle | v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
crusade | n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | |
Semitic | adj: relating to the group of languages that includes Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic, spoken by the peoples of the middle east and north Africa | |
Catholic | adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader | |
predominantly | adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
furious | adj: extremely angry; full of rage | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
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 | |
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 | |
welfare | n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
denounce | v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone | |
segregation | n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation | |
deface | v: to mar or spoil the surface or appearance of something, typically by drawing or writing on 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 | |
suspension | n: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
troublemaker | n: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy | |
socialist | adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations) | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
surging | adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
erode | v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
ghetto | n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
pretense | n: an act or instance of pretending or feigning; a false or insincere show or claim | |
typhus | n: an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia, transmitted by fleas or lice, and marked by high fever, headache, rash, and often delirium or stupor | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
sympathetic | adj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation | |
polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
sewer | n: an underground system of pipes used to carry away sewage and wastewater | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
coordinated | adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
bundle | n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things | |
laundry | n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed | |
cargo | n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
coffin | n: a box or container used to bury a dead body; a case or structure resembling a coffin | |
toolbox | n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment | |
briefcase | n: a flat, rectangular container, typically made of leather or other sturdy material, used for carrying documents, books, or other important items | |
courthouse | n: a building where courts of law are held, or administrative offices for legal proceedings are located | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
straddle | v: to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something or someone; to adopt a position or attitude that involves a compromise or combination of two or more opposing principles, ideas, or interests | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
ferry | n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
orphanage | n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead) | |
convent | n: a community of nuns, usually living together in a religious order under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience | |
foster | v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
painstaking | adj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
pale | adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness | |
comparison | n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
reunion | n: a social occasion or party for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time; the act of coming together again | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
urgency | n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
stash | v: to store or hide something in a safe or secret place, especially for future use | |
downfall | n: a sudden or catastrophic decline or failure | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
arresting | adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
defiant | adj: showing bold resistance or disobedience to authority, rules, or norms | |
execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
divert | v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
bullhorn | n: a portable or hand-held device that amplifies sound, often used by public speakers, protests, or law enforcement | |
proclaim | v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully | |
anew | adv: in a new or different way | |
remaining | adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition | |
oversee | v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
reconnect | v: to connect again after a break or interruption | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
suppress | v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
hesitant | adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
remark | n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation | |
qualm | n: an uneasy feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or apprehension, often about the morality or propriety of action; a sudden fit or attack of pain or nausea | |
conscience | n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior |