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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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bakery | n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
mermaid | n: a mythical sea creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
copyright | n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work | |
violation | n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties | |
hassle | n: something inconvenient, annoying, or troublesome; a difficult or irritating experience or situation | |
prefabricated | adj: constructed or made in advance, often in sections or components, before being assembled on-site; manufactured or built in a factory rather than on-site | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
piracy | n: the unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else’s work, such as a book, song, or movie; the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea | |
Senate | n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament | |
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 | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
theft | n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
congressional | adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
compliance | n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
substantially | adv: to a great extent or degree | |
infringe | v: to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement, often by trespassing or infringing on someone else’s rights or property | |
specify | v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly | |
domain | n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise | |
censorship | n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security | |
browse | v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
pernicious | adj: causing harm or destruction, often in a subtle or gradual way | |
sop | n: something given or done as a concession or bribe to appease or pacify someone; a conciliatory or compromising gesture or act; (verb) to dip or soak something, usually food, in a liquid before eating it | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
draft | n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
scarcity | n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount | |
threshold | n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
barrel | n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume | |
wont | n: a custom, habit, or practice that is characteristic of a particular person or group; something that someone is accustomed to doing or experiencing | |
erode | v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
analog | adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc. | |
cassette | n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
astonished | adj: extremely surprised and upset | |
couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
jack | n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects | |
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 | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
liken | v: to compare something or someone to something or someone else to emphasize similarity or likeness; to describe or represent something as being like something else in some way | |
ferocious | adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
helpless | adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help | |
rhetoric | n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
mix-tape | n: a collection of songs, usually recorded onto a cassette tape or burned onto a CD, compiled by an individual rather than a record company, and often given to friends or acquaintances as a gift | |
remix | v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
distinction | n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people | |
outlaw | v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | |
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 | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
full-blown | adj: fully developed or manifesting in its complete form, often used to describe a difficult situation or condition | |
millennium | n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia) | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
compute | v: to make a mathematical calculation | |
reset | v: to set again or differently; to return to a previous state or condition | |
distinguish | v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things | |
zine | n: a self-published or independent magazine, often with a limited circulation and focused on a specific topic or subculture | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
censor | n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
enactment | n: the act of giving legal effect to a piece of legislation by passing it into law | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
affirmative | adj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone | |
dime | n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
inversion | n: the action or fact of inverting something, or the state of being inverted; the reversal of the normal order or arrangement of things | |
twit | n: a silly or foolish person; someone regarded as annoying or irritating | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
senator | n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate | |
co-sign | v: to sign a document or agreement jointly with another person, often to indicate one’s endorsement, guarantee, or acceptance of responsibility for fulfilling a financial obligation | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
reversion | n: the act of returning to a previous state or condition; a reversal of a previous trend or policy; a return to an earlier or ancestral trait or characteristic | |
disallow | v: to prohibit or refuse to allow something; to reject or withhold consent or permission for a particular action or behavior; to disapprove or refuse to accept as valid or legitimate | |
inconvenient | adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable | |
oddity | n: something unusual or different | |
anomaly | n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
hash | n: a dish consisting of chopped or minced meat and vegetables that are mixed and then cooked, often served with potatoes; purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; a symbol (#) used on social media to indicate a specific topic or category or to add emphasis to a post | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
remedy | n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness | |
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 | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
meantime | n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future |