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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
traumatic | adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury | |
regain | v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
assignment | n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
illiterate | adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing | |
malnutrition | n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
bribery | n: the practice or attempt of offering something, usually money, to gain an unlawful advantage | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
cumulative | adj: increasing or growing by one addition after another | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
nongovernmental | adj: not belonging to or controlled by a government | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
worsen | v: to become or make something worse | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
prescribe | v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease | |
intact | adj: undamaged and complete | |
cope | v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems | |
arrival | n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
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 | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
counseling | n: the process of providing guidance and support to someone, often in a therapeutic or professional context, to help them overcome personal or emotional difficulties and improve their mental health and well-being | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
worthless | adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
arouse | v: to awaken strong feelings or emotions in someone; to excite or inspire a physical or emotional response | |
flashback | n: an interruption of the chronological sequence of events in a narrative, in which an event or scene from a past time is inserted into the current narrative | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
compensate | v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
regress | v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate | |
repress | v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories | |
restrictive | adj: limiting or confining in nature; imposing limits or restrictions on something or someone | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
restore | v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
shatter | v: to break suddenly into many pieces | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
psychopath | n: a person with an extreme personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and ethical values; often associated with manipulative and deceitful behavior, impulsivity, and risk-taking tendencies | |
counselor | n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems | |
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 | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
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 | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
substantial | adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance | |
union | n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together | |
delegate | n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
ministry | n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service | |
lobby | n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
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 | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
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 | |
manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
moreover | adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
province | n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | |
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 | |
moderate | adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
explicable | adj: capable of being explained or understood; able to be accounted for or clarified | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
vignette | n: a brief or short descriptive account, episode, or story that focuses on a particular moment, person, or object; a small decorative design or illustration | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
nucleus | n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
emancipate | v: to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate | |
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 | |
reconciliation | n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
humanitarian | adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare | |
buildup | n: the accumulation or increase of something over time | |
replicate | v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results |