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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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captain | n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
congressional | adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States | |
medal | n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
ambush | n: the act of hiding and waiting for someone before the sudden attack | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
sergeant | n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class | |
comrade | n: a close associate, friend, or companion, especially one who shares one’s interests, beliefs, or political convictions; a fellow member of an organization, especially a military or political group, who shares a common cause or objective | |
medevac | n: (an abbreviation for “medical evacuation”) the transportation of a person, usually a sick or injured individual, by air, often utilizing helicopters or aircraft specially equipped for medical purposes | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
coincidence | n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way | |
medic | n: a person trained to provide medical care, especially in an emergency | |
helmet | n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
gunshot | n: the sound or act of firing a gun or other firearm, usually accompanied by a loud explosion and a projectile that is propelled toward the target | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
bonus | n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
cooperate | v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal | |
paleolithic | adj: of or relating to the second period of the Stone Age, which represents almost the entire period of prehistoric human technology | |
homosexual | adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex | |
sapiens | n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens | |
saber | n: a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used in cavalry or fencing | |
lifespan | n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
tribe | n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
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 | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
obsolete | adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
tangible | adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
expend | v: to use or spend time, money, energy, etc. | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
tirelessly | adv: without getting tired or fatigued; persistently, energetically, and continuously working with great effort | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something | |
analogy | n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
visceral | adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses | |
disproportionate | adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence | |
salary | n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
viol | n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
deep-seated | adj: firmly established or strongly felt; deeply ingrained or settled | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
recession | n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
layoff | n: the temporary or permanent dismissal of employees from a company or organization due to a lack of work or financial difficulties; involuntary termination of employment | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
furlough | v: to grant a temporary leave of absence or suspension of work, particularly for employees who are experiencing financial hardship or a reduction in work hours; (noun) a temporary leave of absence granted to employees, usually without pay, due to a lack of work or funding | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
unpaid | adj: not yet paid; without payment | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
consecutive | adj: following in a sequence or order without interruption or break; occurring one after another | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
morale | n: the emotional or mental state of a person or group, especially in relation to confidence, enthusiasm, and determination | |
spontaneously | adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden | |
leadership | n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization | |
rank | n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see |