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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
demographic | n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc. | |
pervasive | adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
ops | n: (a shortened form of “operations”) the various functions and activities performed by an organization or business to achieve its goals | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
algebra | n: a type of mathematics in which signs and letters represent numbers | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
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 | |
zombie | n: a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force; someone who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
sudoku | n: a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle that typically consists of a 9×9 grid divided into nine 3×3 sub-grids and requires the solver to fill in each empty square with a number from 1-9, with the constraint that no number can appear more than once in a row, column, or sub-grid | |
binge | n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence | |
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 | |
packed | adj: extremely full of people; very crowded | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
bombard | v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
quantitative | adj: relating to, measuring, or expressing in terms of quantity; involving numerical or statistical data | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
eyesight | n: the ability to see; visual acuity or sharpness | |
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 | |
indulge | v: to allow oneself or another person to have or enjoy something, especially something that is considered to be a luxury or treat | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
clutter | n: to fill a room or place with so many items that it becomes messy | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
magnify | v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder | |
fog | n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
retrain | v: to teach or learn a new or different set of skills or knowledge, usually to adapt to a new job, situation, or technology | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
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 | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
pedestrian | n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go | |
courtyard | n: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings | |
recess | n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
parietal | adj: relating to or situated near the wall of a body cavity; of, relating to, or involving the walls or outer surfaces of an organ or structure | |
cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
orientation | n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment | |
lobe | n: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
anterior | adj: located in or directed toward the front | |
cingulate | n: a part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex that is an integral part of the limbic system, which is involved with emotion formation and processing, learning, and memory | |
allocate | v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose | |
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 | |
counterintuitive | adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest | |
multitasking | n: the ability to do more than one task at the same time; the state of doing more than one task at the same time | |
faulty | adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation | |
cell-phone | n: a portable electronic device used for making and receiving phone calls, sending text messages, and accessing the internet wirelessly | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
swift | adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly | |
brake | n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
revered | v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities | |
multimedia | adj: relating to or involving the use or combination of several different media or communication formats, such as text, graphics, audio, and video | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
abysmal | adj: extremely bad or unsuccessful, to the degree of being bottomless or unfathomable | |
cognition | n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind | |
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 | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
undergraduate | n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
ace | n: a playing card with a single symbol or mark that is typically the highest in value or rank in a particular card game; a person who is very skilled or successful in a specific activity or field | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
rehabilitate | v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
crux | n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
rotation | n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
cringe | v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment | |
mindless | adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
long-lasting | adj: existing or continuing for a long time | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
amblyopia | n: a visual disorder, also known as lazy eye, characterized by reduced or dimmed vision in one eye that is not correctable by glasses or contact lenses, usually caused by an underlying developmental problem during childhood | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
broccoli | n: a green vegetable with a bunch of small, tight florets on a thick stem that belongs to the cabbage family | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
deft | adj: skillful or clever in one’s movements or actions; nimble or agile; demonstrating dexterity or expertness | |
appealing | adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
irresistible | adj: impossible to resist or refuse; very attractive, appealing, or compelling | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
doable | adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true |