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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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kidnapping | n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
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 | |
cross-country | adj: relating to or taking place across the open country rather than on roads or tracks; involving travel by foot, horse, or vehicle over rough terrain or through wilderness areas; (noun) a long-distance race or journey that takes place over rough or varied terrain, such as hills, forests, or fields | |
corps | n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
tab | n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
psychotic | adj: relating to or characterized by a loss of touch with reality; exhibiting or suffering from a severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, or disordered thinking | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
tiptoe | n: a way of walking quietly and cautiously, with the weight balanced mainly on the balls of the feet and the heels lifted off the ground; a type of shoe or slipper that has a thin sole and is designed for quiet walking; (verb) to walk quietly and carefully, balancing on the tips of one’s toes or the balls of one’s feet | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
buck | n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention | |
wireless | adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals | |
hardwood | n: the wood of a broadleaf tree, such as oak, ash, or beech, as contrasted to that of conifers | |
swear | v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language | |
omelet | n: a dish made from beaten eggs that are often mixed with other ingredients, such as vegetables, cheese, or ham, and then cooked in a pan | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
latch | n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
buckle | v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
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 | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
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 | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
gore | v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound | |
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. | |
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 | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
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 | |
joint | adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
disclosure | n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts | |
artwork | n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc. | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
prompt | v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen | |
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 | |
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 | |
graph | n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other | |
adoption | n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
authorize | v: to give official permission or approval for something to happen; to empower or give authority to someone or something | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
stranded | adj: left in a difficult or helpless position without access to help or resources; unable to move or proceed | |
disappointment | n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
fraction | n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers | |
problematic | adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
sedentary | adj: characterized by or involving a lot of sitting or little physical activity; inactive or lacking in exercise or movement | |
prone | adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward | |
myocardial | adj: relating to the muscular tissue of the heart | |
infarction | n: the obstruction or blockage of blood flow to a specific area or organ, leading to tissue damage or death, commonly used to describe a myocardial infarction (heart attack) | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
angel | n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo | |
bypass | n: an alternative road, channel, pipe, or connection that allows flow while the main one is closed or obstructed; (verb) to go past or round | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
incomplete | adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished | |
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 | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
buffet | n: a meal where guests serve themselves from a counter or sideboard | |
marketplace | n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers | |
thorough | adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
chef | n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
repurpose | v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
incubator | n: an apparatus in which conditions are controlled for hatching eggs, growing cells, or keeping people or animals warm; a place, especially with support staff and equipment, offered at a low cost to new small businesses | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
hospitality | n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
dent | v: to make a depression or indentation in the surface of something; (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface |