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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
midnight | n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
vodka | n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes, typically with high alcohol content and little or no added flavoring | |
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 | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
vantage | n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage | |
queue | n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
mosquito | n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria | |
peanut | n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source | |
supplement | n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it | |
lentil | n: a small, flat, round legume that is cooked and often used in soups, stews, salads, and other dishes, and which is a good source of protein, iron, and other nutrients | |
nauseous | adj: causing a feeling of nausea or sickness, often due to an unpleasant taste or smell; affected by a feeling of nausea or discomfort | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
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 | |
leaky | adj: having a hole or crack that allows liquids or gases to pass through it | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
coil | v: to wind something in a spiral or helical shape; to create a coil or coil-like shape; to group or organize something closely together in a circular or spiral pattern | |
barb | n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
posse | n: a group of people who come together for a common purpose, often to pursue or capture a criminal; a group of people who share a common interest, belief, or trait | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
illuminate | v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
preconceived | adj: (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand, especially without evidence for its truth or usefulness | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
sorrow | n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending | |
repetition | n: the act of doing or saying something many times | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
incomplete | adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
puppy | n: a young dog, usually less than a year old | |
vertebra | n: a bone in the spine, or the spinal column forming the supporting structure of the spine and protecting the spinal cord | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
circumference | n: the distance around the outside of a circular or curved object or area | |
paw | n: the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear; a person’s hand, especially a clumsy or heavy-handed one | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
quantify | v: to express or measure something in numerical terms | |
humanize | v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans | |
entrust | v: to delegate or assign responsibility or authority to someone else; to put trust or confidence in someone’s abilities or judgment | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
flesh | n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
dishonest | adj: capable of being corrupted, not honest | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
discard | v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
sympathy | n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
dignify | v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant | |
beforehand | adv: ahead of time; in advance | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
evoke | v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
nameless | adj: without a name or unknown; not named or identified | |
faceless | adj: lacking distinctive or individual features or characteristics; anonymous and impersonal | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
drape | v: to arrange or hang cloth or clothing loosely over something, typically in a decorative way; to cover or decorate loosely with material | |
dangle | v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
republic | n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
xenophobia | n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries | |
morph | v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another | |
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 | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust |