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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
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 | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
endorsement | n: an official statement of approval or support for a person, policy, product, or service; a signature or stamp on a legal document | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
uneasy | adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
confederate | n: a person who is allied or associated with another person or group, especially in a political or military context; a supporter of the Confederate States of America | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
militia | n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
prominence | n: the state of being important, easily seen, or well known | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
confederacy | n: a union of states or organizations formed for a particular purpose | |
rogue | n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
desegregation | n: the action or process of eliminating segregation, typically of races or ethnic groups, in educational, social, or other institutions | |
mandate | n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task | |
statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
erect | v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
referendum | n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue | |
slap | v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
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 | |
stripe | n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears | |
invoke | v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions | |
swell | v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important | |
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 | |
quote | v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
sew | v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle | |
dye | v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
propaganda | n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
emblem | n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
reignite | v: to cause something to start burning again | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
unwelcome | adj: not wanted, not invited, or not appreciated; causing annoyance or displeasure | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
byproduct | n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
swastika | n: an ancient symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, often used by cultures around the world as a symbol of good fortune or well-being, but more recently and unfortunately, associated with the Nazi party and its atrocities during World War II | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
dual | adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
vexillology | n: the study or hobby of flags and related emblems, including their history, design, symbolism, and use | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
allegiance | n: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty | |
kneel | v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees | |
anthem | n: a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause | |
controversy | n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
horizontal | adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group | |
aloft | adv: in the air; at a high place | |
costume | n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
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 | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
disrespect | n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
unenforceable | adj: not able to be enforced or applied according to law or regulation; lacking the authority or power to be carried out or executed | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
guideline | n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be | |
prosecute | v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement | |
patriotic | adj: having or showing love for one’s country and a desire for its success and welfare | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
tangible | adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
individuality | n: the qualities or characters that distinguish a particular person or thing from others of the same kind | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
resonate | v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
nationality | n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country | |
spacefaring | n: the act or practice of traveling or exploring outer space, typically to advance scientific knowledge, develop new technologies, or establish a human presence beyond Earth; the ability to travel and explore space | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
livable | adj: capable of being lived in comfortably and sustainably; suitable for human habitation | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; |