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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
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 | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
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 | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
chronic | adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual | |
kidnapping | n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive | |
robbery | n: the taking of property or money from a person, business, or institution by force, threat, or intimidation; a crime that involves theft or stealing | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
alignment | n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
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 | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
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 | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
brood | v: to think much and deeply about something that makes one annoyed, anxious, or angry; (noun) a group of young birds or other animals all produced at one hatching or birth | |
mantra | n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
ailment | n: a slight but often persistent illness | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
joyride | n: an act of reckless or unauthorized driving for pleasure or excitement, typically in a stolen car or one belonging to someone else | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
relegate | v: to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important status or place; to demote | |
chore | n: a routine or tedious task, often related to household or manual labor | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
suited | adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances | |
detached | adj: no longer connected or joined; showing lack of emotional involvement | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
dictate | v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
solitary | adj: existing, living, or doing without others | |
confinement | n: the act of confining or limiting movement, often by keeping someone in a specific place or within a specific area; a state of being physically or emotionally restricted or limited | |
stab | v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
hesitant | adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
thug | n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
hesitancy | n: the state of being hesitant or unsure; a delay or reluctance to act or make a decision | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
rag | n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
windy | adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
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 | |
facade | n: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
venue | n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed | |
jig | n: a lively dance with a fast tempo and typically involving hopping movements; a device or tool used for guiding or directing a cutting or drilling tool | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
molest | v: to harass, bother, or annoy someone, often sexually; to touch or handle someone in an unwelcome or inappropriate way | |
babysitter | n: a person hired to look after a child or children while the parents are away or occupied; someone who provides temporary care and supervision for children in the absence of their parents or guardians | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
sow | v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
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 | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
crucible | n: a vessel made of ceramic, metal, or other materials used for melting or fusing substances at high temperatures; a difficult or trying experience that tests one’s character or resilience | |
stale | adj: no longer fresh, new, or interesting; dull or uninteresting | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
fester | v: to become infected or inflamed and filled with pus; to become increasingly bitter, resentful, or irritated over time | |
seep | v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually | |
exorcism | n: the act of forcibly driving out an evil spirit or demon from a person or place, typically through a ritualistic ceremony or prayer | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
infusion | n: a liquid, especially one containing medicine that is introduced into the body through a vein, muscle, or joint; the act of adding such liquid | |
testament | n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else | |
parole | n: the conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of a sentence on the promise of good behavior | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
supervision | n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
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 | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
macho | adj: characterized by a strong sense of masculinity or male dominance, often in a way that is perceived as arrogant or aggressive | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
illiterate | adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing | |
groupthink | n: a phenomenon where a group of people, often characterized by strong loyalty or common interests, make decisions or hold beliefs that are not necessarily rational or intelligent but rather reflect the desire to conform to the group’s views or avoid conflict | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone |