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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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overhear | v: to hear what other people are saying without intending to and their knowledge | |
mandatory | adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
cafeteria | n: a restaurant where customers serve themselves from a counter and pay for what they have taken, often found in factories, colleges, hospitals, etc. | |
communist | adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership) | |
chairperson | n: the officer who presides over organization meetings | |
disperse | v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so | |
encase | v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
replica | n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art | |
mango | n: tropical fruit with smooth, juicy flesh and a large, hard seed in the middle | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
contemplate | v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
formaldehyde | n: a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong, pungent smell used as a preservative and in the manufacture of various products | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
peel | v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
broth | n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
concoct | v: to make something, especially food, by mixing or adding different things; to invent a story or plan, especially for a dishonest purpose | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
tonic | adj: of or relating to a musical or vocal sound regarding its pitch and duration of a musical sound; (noun) a medicinal substance producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor | |
fable | n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson | |
immortality | n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever | |
mythology | n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
generous | adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected | |
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 | |
longevity | n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
frivolous | adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant | |
harmless | adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
ideological | adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters | |
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 | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
paramilitary | adj: relating to or resembling a military organization but not part of a country’s regular armed forces | |
enlist | v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
vague | adj: not clearly expressed or understood | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
dogma | n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted | |
militant | n: willing to use force or violence to achieve a political or social goal | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
achievable | adj: possible to accomplish or attain | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
ransack | v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
tomb | n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried | |
dynasty | n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country | |
royalty | n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen | |
Confucian | adj: relating to the teachings and beliefs of the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his followers | |
raid | n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
rampage | n: a violent and uncontrollable outburst of destructive behavior | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
spectacle | n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
accuse | v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing | |
elitist | adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
denounce | v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
morph | v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
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 | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
recant | v: to withdraw or retract a statement or belief, especially a formal or public one | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
crate | n: a large container, typically made of wood or metal, used for transporting or storing goods | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
tainted | adj: spoiled or contaminated, usually with something harmful; damaged in quality or taste | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
propaganda | n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology | |
unheated | adj: not heated or warmed | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
exhibition | n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
scold | v: to reprimand or criticize someone severely or angrily | |
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 | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
mystification | n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate | |
fade | v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
antique | adj: very old and often valuable; from a bygone era | |
tray | n: a shallow, flat container or surface for holding or carrying objects, often with raised edges or handles | |
medallion | n: a large, decorative medal or coin-shaped object, often worn as jewelry | |
peruse | v: to read or examine something carefully and thoroughly | |
flea | n: a small, agile, wingless, and parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
malign | v: to speak or write about someone or something in a harmful or critical way; (adjective) evil or harmful in nature or influence | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
openly | adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully |