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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
irritating | adj: causing annoyance, frustration, or exasperation; provoking impatience or irritation | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
squeeze | v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
irritation | n: a feeling of annoyance or frustration that results from something bothersome or unpleasant; a physical reaction such as itching or inflammation that results from exposure to an irritant | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
self-made | adj: having succeeded in life unaided; having become wealthy or successful through one’s efforts | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
relieve | v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
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 | |
installation | n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position | |
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 | |
smashing | adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
inconvenient | adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
sanction | n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
hopeless | adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
overly | adv: to a greater degree than is appropriate or desirable | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
disastrous | adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
degradation | n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
decarbonize | v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
secondhand | adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
drastic | adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
leaflet | n: a small, thin piece of paper or other material, often used for advertising or informational purposes; a small branch or part of a leaf | |
vegetarian | n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons | |
mall | n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses | |
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 | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
convenience | n: the state of being suitable or opportune | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
sponsor | v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something |