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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
frisk | v: to search for someone or something in a quick, lively manner, often to discover something hidden or suspicious; to frolic or skip about in a lively or playful manner | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
raid | n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
opal | n: a mineral consisting of hydrated silica that is often iridescent and comes in a variety of colors; a gemstone made from this mineral valued for its play of color | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
disparity | n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
reel | n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
ancestral | adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
wreak | v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events | |
havoc | n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
inhabitant | n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place | |
precede | v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space | |
earthquake | n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface | |
cholera | n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes | |
peacekeeping | n: the act of maintaining peace, especially in conflict-prone regions or between hostile groups, usually through the deployment of a neutral military force or diplomatic initiatives | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
unconscionable | adj: not guided by conscience; unprincipled; unreasonable; excessively or shockingly excessive, unreasonably harsh or severe | |
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 | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
trickle | v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
effervescence | n: the process or state of bubbling or fizzing, often caused by the release of gas; liveliness, enthusiasm, or excitement | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
Latina | n: a female person of Latin American origin or descent; a term used to refer to women from Latin American countries or with Latin American heritage | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
champagne | n: a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, or any similar wine produced elsewhere | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
interdependence | n: the fact or state of depending on each other | |
mantra | n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation | |
sabbatical | n: a period of leave granted to a person for rest, travel, or other pursuits, often in academia or other professions | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
fundraise | v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms | |
gratitude | n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
superhero | n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
fickle | adj: liable to change frequently or unexpectedly, often without reason; capricious or unsteady | |
deify | v: to worship or regard someone or something as divine or almost perfect; to idealize or elevate someone or something to a godlike status | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
scrutiny | n: careful and detailed examination | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
disagreeable | adj: unpleasant or unpleasant to deal with; not likely to agree or comply with something or someone; having an unpleasant or negative temperament | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
timeline | n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
eke | v: to make a living or support oneself with difficulty or by supplementing one’s income with additional work or resources; to manage or get by with what is available, often by means of careful or thrifty measures | |
undocumented | adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission | |
authorize | v: to give official permission or approval for something to happen; to empower or give authority to someone or something | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
theft | n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing | |
exploitation | n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | |
xenophobic | adj: showing strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures; having a strong bias or prejudice against outsiders | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
entrenched | adj: established firmly and securely | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
equitable | adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
forcibly | adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
intricately | adv: in a manner that involves a lot of detailed and complex arrangement or planning; with many interconnected parts or components | |
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 | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
arresting | adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options |