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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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futurist | n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
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 | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
stubborn | adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change | |
ox | n: a large domesticated mammal, commonly used for draft purposes, with two broad horns and a heavyset body | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
bowel | n: the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine, especially the lower intestine | |
subtotal | n: the total amount obtained when a portion of a larger total is calculated separately; a partial sum in a series of mathematical calculations | |
colectomy | n: a surgical procedure in which part or all of the colon (large intestine) is removed, which may be necessary as a treatment for certain types of cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or other conditions affecting the digestive system | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
cease | v: to stop an action or event | |
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 | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
exempt | adj: free from or not subject to a particular requirement or restriction; (verb) to excuse someone or something from an obligation, payment, etc. | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
ambulance | n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
quarantine | n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease | |
nephew | n: a son of your brother or sister | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
clarity | n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity | |
ware | n: goods or merchandise that are offered for sale, typically referring to items that are produced in large quantities, such as kitchenware, software, and hardware | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
deathbed | n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life | |
stem | n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
presenteeism | n: a phenomenon in which employees come to work despite experiencing illness or other personal issues to appear to be working hard, often resulting in decreased productivity or performance | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
productivity | n: the state or quality of being productive; the rate at which a company or individual produces goods or services, often measured in terms of output per unit of input, such as labor, capital, or time | |
stagnate | v: to remain still, inactive, or without growth or development; to become stale or foul-smelling due to a lack of circulation or movement | |
coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
oddly | adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
tout | v: to promote, advertise, or praise something or someone, especially excessively or persistently; to attempt to sell something or gain support for something by persuasion or solicitation | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
fleeting | adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time | |
snowstorm | n: a storm with heavy snowfall, usually with a strong wind | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
sunshine | n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun | |
scarf | n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
commute | v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
relentless | adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
latter | adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
inventory | n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
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 | |
quadruple | v: to consist of four items or people; to become four times as great or many | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
personnel | n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
minus | adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
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 | |
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 | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
mitigate | v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
definite | adj: clearly defined or determined; having no doubt or uncertainty; precise or exact | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
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 | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
avid | adj: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, especially of an interest or activity | |
reuse | v: to use something again or more than once | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
superhero | n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public | |
single-handed | adj: done or accomplished by one person alone | |
upbringing | n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
dictate | v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
unavailable | adj: not able to be used or accessed; not present, able to be found, or able to be contacted | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
authenticity | n: the quality of being real or genuine | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
cheek | n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw | |
twofold | adj: consisting of two parts or aspects; doubled in size, quantity, or degree | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
rediscover | v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost | |
hinge | n: a joint that holds the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. and allows it to open or close | |
predetermine | v: to decide or determine in advance; to establish or influence beforehand | |
inaction | n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed | |
facet | n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled |