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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
fortify | v: to make something stronger or more resistant to attack or damage; to give someone or something more strength or support | |
onslaught | n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
abundant | adj: present in great quantity | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
dissuade | v: to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage or deter someone from a course of action | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
sub-Saharan | adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
geothermal | adj: relating to or produced by the internal heat of the earth; often used to refer to energy produced by tapping into the natural heat of the earth | |
hydropower | n: electricity generated from the energy of moving water, usually using turbines and dams in rivers or other bodies of water | |
forefront | n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
hydrogen | n: the chemical element that is the lightest gas is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and combines with oxygen to form water | |
basin | n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
decarbonize | v: to stop or reduce emitting carbon gases, especially carbon dioxide, by replacing energy made from fossil fuels with renewable energy | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
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 | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
ramp | n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
compatible | adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched | |
bountiful | adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
troubling | adj: causing distress, anxiety, worry, or concern; disturbing; causing problems or difficulties | |
scarce | adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain | |
incur | v: to suffer from something, usually something negative, such as a loss, cost, or financial burden; to become subject to something as a result of one’s actions or conduct | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
depreciate | v: to decrease in value or worth over time; to become less valuable or less esteemed over time | |
currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
conventionally | adv: in a way that follows accepted customs, rules, or standards; in a way that is typical or traditional | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
appetite | n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something | |
trickle | v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort | |
skew | v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc. | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
sorely | adv: to a great extent; greatly or severely; in a way that causes pain, distress, or hardship | |
cusp | n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved | |
financing | n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project | |
counterpart | n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
cushion | n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
kick-start | v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
irrigation | n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
erratic | adj: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or predictable behavior; unpredictable or inconsistent in movement, behavior, or quality | |
stove | n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
salary | n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month | |
utmost | adj: greatest in degree, extent, or intensity; of the highest or greatest importance, significance, or priority | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
mobilize | v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
concession | n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park | |
reclassify | v: to divide things or people into new or different groups | |
profitable | adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
bolster | v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
coop | v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
avalanche | n: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances |