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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
empirical | adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
transphobia | n: prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards transgender people or people who do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
applause | n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
gadget | n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job | |
satirize | v: to use humor, irony, or sarcasm to expose and criticize the foolishness or vices of a person, group, or society; to use satire as a means of social or political commentary | |
intangible | n: not having physical form or substance; difficult to touch or grasp | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
brutality | n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage | |
masculinity | n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, assertiveness, and so on; the state of being male or manly | |
mist | n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
slew | v: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
snowflake | n: a small, thin, delicate piece of snow; a person, especially a young person, who is perceived as overly sensitive, easily offended, or with an inflated sense of entitlement | |
unfamiliar | adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before | |
shorthand | n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something | |
lingo | n: the special vocabulary or terminology used by a particular group or profession | |
pearl | n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
errand | n: a short trip that is taken to perform a specified task, such as to take a message or to take or collect something | |
alpha | n: the first letter in the Greek alphabet; in social and group dynamics, the highest or most dominant member of a group or social hierarchy | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
millennial | adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y | |
slur | v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
concise | adj: giving much information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
catharsis | n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions | |
screenshot | n: a digital photograph or image of what is displayed on a computer or electronic screen, often used for capturing and sharing information or documenting an issue or problem | |
typo | n: a mistake made in typing or the reproduction of a text | |
elitist | adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
unhelpful | adj: not providing assistance or support; not contributing to the solution of a problem or the achievement of a goal | |
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 | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
meme | n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
moron | n: (offensive and derogatory term) a person who is considered very foolish, stupid, or lacking intelligence or common sense | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
sin | n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
mute | adj: silent; not speaking or unable to speak; not expressed or articulated | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
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 | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
bully | n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
liberal | adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
liberalism | n: a political ideology or philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, democracy, and equality | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
reconsider | v: to think about a decision or opinion again to | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
propaganda | n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
converse | v: to talk informally | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
opposing | adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other | |
viewpoint | n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
cheer | v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval | |
subversive | adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
empath | n: a person who can understand and share the feelings and experiences of others, often described as having a high degree of empathy | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
mantra | n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation | |
endorsement | n: an official statement of approval or support for a person, policy, product, or service; a signature or stamp on a legal document | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
endorse | v: to officially approve, support, or recommend someone or something | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
detract | v: to diminish the value or worth of a quality or performance | |
margin | n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | |
suited | adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances | |
politely | adv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something |