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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
batch | n: a quantity or group of things that are made or produced together and are considered to be the same or similar; an amount produced during a specified period of time or process | |
resignation | n: an act of giving up or resigning from a job or office | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
entail | v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something | |
burglar | n: a person who unlawfully enters a building or other property to steal or commit another crime | |
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 | |
headquarter | n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
courthouse | n: a building where courts of law are held, or administrative offices for legal proceedings are located | |
arraign | v: to bring someone before a court of law to face a charge or a criminal indictment; to accuse or charge someone formally with a crime | |
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 | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
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 | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
blurt | v: to utter suddenly and impulsively, without prior thought or consideration; to let something slip out unintentionally | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
revelation | n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency | |
tumble | v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
subvert | v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
nominate | v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
Senate | n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament | |
committee | n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization | |
subversion | n: the act or process of undermining, overthrowing, or sabotaging a system or government, often through covert or manipulative means; the effort to weaken or destroy established authority or social norms | |
lust | n: a strong desire or craving, usually of a sexual nature | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
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 | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
withdraw | v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
break-in | n: the act of forcing one’s way into a building or property, usually to commit theft or other illegal activities | |
wiretap | v: to secretly listen to a people’s conservation or get their information by connecting a listening device to their phone line | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
turf | n: a layer of grass and soil covering a particular area of land, especially used as a playing surface in sports or as a lawn | |
rescind | v: to officially revoke or cancel a decision, law, or agreement; to undo or annul something previously established | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
oval | adj: having the shape of an egg, rounded at one end and pointed at the other, or having the general outline of an egg | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
adviser | n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
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 | |
blackmail | n: the act of demanding money or something else in return for not revealing embarrassing or damaging information | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
chill | n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
thievery | n: the act of stealing or theft, often without the use of force or violence | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
plumber | n: a person who installs and repairs the pipes and fixtures of a water supply, heating system, or drainage system | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
psychiatry | n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness | |
pentagon | n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
indict | v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
apparatus | n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting | |
sabotage | n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies | |
espionage | n: the practice of spying or gathering confidential information about a country or organization for political or military purposes; the act of obtaining secret or confidential information by means of spies or secret agents | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
counsel | n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance | |
dean | n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
investigation | n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth | |
prosecutor | n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government | |
impeach | v: to bring formal charges against a public official for misconduct in office | |
resign | v: to give up a position or job voluntarily; to accept something unpleasant or undesirable as inevitable | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
offense | n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy | |
surrogate | adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose | |
unanswered | adj: not responded to or explained | |
presidency | n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
revenge | n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
prosecute | v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement | |
memo | n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company | |
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 | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
resigned | adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances | |
cabinet | n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
televise | v: to broadcast and transmit a television program or event through an electronic system to be watched by others | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
contempt | n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
partake | v: to participate or share in something; to consume or enjoy food or drink |