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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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hype | n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is | |
morphine | n: a powerful narcotic drug used to relieve pain and induce sleep | |
hospice | n: a specialized care facility or service for terminally ill patients intended to provide comfort and support in the final stages of life; any program, organization, or approach focused on end-of-life care and support | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
unbearable | adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
prolific | adj: producing many works, results, or offspring | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
groundbreaking | adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques | |
memoir | n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events | |
posthumous | adj: occurring or appearing after one’s death, especially about the publication or release of works, awards, or honors | |
filmmaker | n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession | |
exemplify | v: to serve as a typical example of something | |
terrific | adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
grieve | v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died | |
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 | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
taboo | adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
upstairs | adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building | |
marathon | n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
beep | v: to make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal or warning | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
mandatory | adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
synchronize | v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
loyal | adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.; | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
haunt | v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
frail | adj: weak, delicate, and easily broken or worn out; lacking physical, mental, or emotional strength | |
ovary | n: either of the pair of organs in the female reproductive system that produces eggs; (of a plant) the organ that bears the ovules of a flower | |
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 | |
lifeless | adj: without life; dead | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
gurney | n: a wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients, particularly in hospitals and emergency settings | |
cremate | v: to burn a dead body to reduce it to ash, often as part of a funeral or other death-related ritual | |
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.; | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
outlive | v: to live longer than another person | |
tequila | n: a distilled spirit made primarily from the blue agave plant, typically produced in Mexico, known for its distinctive taste and often consumed neat, in cocktails, or as a shot | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
complication | n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused | |
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 | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
persevere | v: to persist in the course of action, despite opposition or difficulty; to continue with determination despite setbacks, obstacles, or discouragement | |
edict | n: an official order or command issued by a ruler or government; a formal or authoritative proclamation | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
zen | n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
ever-present | adj: always existing or noticeable; constant, ubiquitous, or pervasive | |
all-consuming | adj: taking up all of a person’s attention, energy, or resources; having a powerful or overwhelming impact or influence | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
concert | n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
forearm | n: the part of a person’s arm between the elbow and the wrist; (verb) to arm in advance of a confrontation | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
grin | v: to smile broadly | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
glisten | v: to shine or sparkle with reflected light; to appear bright and shiny | |
yoga | n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
orchestra | n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
seamless | adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
sunshine | n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun | |
haunting | adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off | |
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 | |
chorus | n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
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 | |
buildup | n: the accumulation or increase of something over time | |
peek | n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something | |
bass | n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
intentional | adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent |