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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
idiosyncrasy | n: a distinctive or unique way of functioning, behaving, or thinking that is characteristic of an individual or a group; a peculiar or eccentric habit or behavior | |
undertaking | n: a task, business, assignment, or project, especially one that is essential or challenging | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
void | n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
indict | v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them | |
liberal | adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
conviction | n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
delta | n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
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 | |
segregate | v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
guidance | n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making | |
counselor | n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems | |
substitute | n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
introspective | adj: characterized by a tendency to reflect on one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions, often with a deep or philosophical level of analysis and introspection | |
depress | v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
zealous | adj: characterized by an eager and enthusiastic pursuit of a cause or goal; passionately devoted to pursuing something | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
prestigious | adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
handwriting | n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
regress | v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
worthwhile | adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration | |
tote | v: to carry or transport something, especially by hand or with some effort; to haul or convey something from one place to another | |
dictionary | n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
deceptive | adj: tending to mislead or deceive either deliberately or inadvertently; causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true | |
masterpiece | n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement | |
spider | n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
nap | n: a short sleep, especially during the day | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
lick | v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat | |
frost | n: a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing; weather cold enough to cause freezing | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
memoir | n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
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 | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
everlasting | adj: lasting forever or indefinitely; eternal or infinite in duration, also used to describe something unchanging, constant, or enduring | |
torment | n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
stairway | n: a set of stairs that connects two floors or levels of a building, often with a handrail or banister for safety | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
rekindle | v: to revive or renew something that was previously lost or forgotten, often a relationship or feeling | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
intricate | adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together | |
canoe | n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
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 | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
excruciating | adj: extremely painful, intense, or distressing; causing great physical or emotional suffering | |
employer | n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
exaggerate | v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is | |
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 | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
memorize | v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly | |
outgrow | v: to grow too large for something; to grow taller or faster than another person | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
occasion | n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done | |
intimacy | n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person | |
unequal | adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
shadowy | adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
mulberry | n: a small deciduous tree with broad leaves, typically grown for its edible fruit or as a shade tree | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way |