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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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cape | n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
flush | v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
laundry | n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
sip | v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
drought | n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
scarcity | n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount | |
ingrained | adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time | |
conserve | v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
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 | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
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.; | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
affected | adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
billboard | n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads | |
freeway | n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
plead | v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
urgency | n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
rainwater | n: water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain and is collected | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
sanctuary | n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
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 | |
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 | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
capita | n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone | |
scarce | adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain | |
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 | |
toolkit | n: a set of tools, materials, or resources that are designed to be used together for a specific purpose or task; a collection of information or techniques that can be used to address a problem or achieve a goal | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
practically | adv: almost or nearly | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
preset | v: to set or adjust something beforehand, often about electronic or technological devices or systems; (noun) a preconfigured setting or adjustment that is programmed into a device, system, or software | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
quo | n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
rainfall | n: the amount of rain that falls in a specific location at a particular moment | |
barrage | n: a concentrated and continuous outpouring or overwhelming amount of something, such as bombs, questions, criticisms, or comments; a defensive barrier of artillery fire or gunfire | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
reservoir | n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
attraction | n: a sense of like someone, particularly sexually; something that causes individuals to desire to go to a specific area or do a specific activity | |
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 | |
festival | n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
jog | v: to run or move at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for exercise; to continue talking or writing without a definite plan or purpose | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
intensive | adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
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 | |
palm | n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves | |
grapevine | n: a climbing plant on which grapes grow; the informal transmission of information, gossip, or rumors from person to person | |
tolerant | adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
arid | adj: lacking in moisture or rainfall; dry and barren; lacking in interest, life, or vitality | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
purify | v: to remove harmful substances from something and increase the concentration of it | |
reinvent | v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new |