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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
intersperse | v: to scatter or distribute among or between other things; to insert or place something at intervals | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
solitary | adj: existing, living, or doing without others | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
feminist | adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women | |
storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
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 | |
memorize | v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly | |
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. | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
eerily | adv: in a strange, weird, or unsettling manner; suggesting the presence of supernatural or mysterious elements | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
antidote | n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
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 | |
swipe | v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort | |
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 | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
rift | n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
nonfiction | n: a genre of literature that deals with the factual representation of real or historical events, people, or places; prose writing that presents or discusses true life events or experiences | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
catalyst | n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself | |
uncommon | adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
poignant | adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
contrary | n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
compassionate | adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
solidarity | n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
befriend | v: to become a friend of someone, especially when in need | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
inmate | n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility | |
insufficient | adj: not enough for a particular purpose | |
secondly | adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc. | |
protagonist | n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories | |
likable | adj: having qualities that make a person or thing well-liked or attractive; pleasant, friendly, or enjoyable | |
inverse | adj: opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed; reciprocal | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
bump | v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident | |
pedal | n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument | |
peddle | v: to sell or promote something or spread an idea or story, often in a persistent or aggressive way | |
getaway | n: a place or means of escape or retreat; a vacation or trip taken to escape one’s everyday routine or environment; a successful escape from danger or capture | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
woodwork | n: the craft or activity of working with wood to create structures or objects; the inner workings or background details of a situation or event that were previously unknown or hidden | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
mob | n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
apprehend | v: to arrest or capture a person suspected of a crime; to understand or perceive something; to feel anxious or fearful about something happening in the future | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
unbridled | adj: lacking restraint or control; unrestrained; unchecked, used to describe behaviors, emotions, or actions that are wild, excessive, or uncontrolled | |
fury | n: intense and often violent anger | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
shiny | adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
lovable | adj: deserving or inspiring love and affection | |
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 | |
ragged | adj: (of clothing) frayed or not in good condition; tattered | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
orphanage | n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead) | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
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 | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
nod | v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
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 | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
credible | adj: capable of being trusted or believed | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
needle | n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole |