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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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stepfather | n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father | |
atheist | n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities | |
agnostic | n: a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god | |
vegetarian | n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
evangelical | adj: relating to or advocating a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and faith over religious rituals and central authority within the church | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
picnic | n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
choreograph | v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music | |
rabbi | n: a Jewish religious leader or a Jewish scholar or teacher | |
counselor | n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
rack | n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
skip | v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do | |
dull | adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp | |
repetition | n: the act of doing or saying something many times | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
dispute | n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one | |
dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
diaper | n: a soft, absorbent piece of material worn by babies and young children around their waist and between their legs to catch urine and feces | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
irrelevant | adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
bravery | n: courage in the face of danger | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
surrender | v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority | |
bead | n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry | |
necklace | n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
lieu | n: a place or location, often used in the context of taking the place of something or someone else; in place of; instead of | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
controversy | n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
cultivate | v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
unhealthy | adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
crossroad | n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
cage | n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
rocky | adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
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 | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
polite | adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
impasse | n: a situation in which progress or success is impossible due to a deadlock or stalemate; a point in a discussion or negotiation where no agreement can be reached | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
tense | adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid | |
thanksgiving | n: an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, typically observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. and on the second Monday in October in Canada, that commemorates the giving of thanks for the blessings of the previous year | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
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 | |
underlying | adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
pop-up | n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something | |
multicultural | adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.) | |
intersect | v: to meet or cross one another | |
etiquette | n: a set of rules and norms governing polite and proper behavior in social situations or professional contexts | |
constitution | n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something | |
entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
upend | v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order | |
temporarily | adv: for a limited time only or not permanently | |
harmonize | v: to bring into agreement or concord; to make compatible | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
chameleon | n: a lizard-like reptile that can change its color to blend into its environment as a form of protective camouflage; a person who can adapt their behavior, speech, or appearance to fit various social situations or expectations | |
sneeze | v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify |