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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
phishing | n: the act of attempting to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or clicking on a malicious link by posing as a trustworthy entity in emails, texts, or other forms of communications | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
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 | |
insecure | adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
cybersecurity | n: the practice of protecting computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
competent | adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
savvy | n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity | |
annoy | v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly | |
employer | n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
utility | n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
mall | n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses | |
breach | n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
identifiable | adj: capable of being recognized | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
exploitation | n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
maintenance | n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses | |
convenience | n: the state of being suitable or opportune | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
pacemaker | n: a small electronic device that is implanted in the chest to regulate the heartbeat of people with certain heart conditions; a person or thing that sets the pace or rhythm for others | |
glucose | n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things | |
insulin | n: a hormone produced in the pancreas that controls the amount of sugar in the blood, or a similar artificial substance used for the treatment of diabetes | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
vice | n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
transplant | v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another | |
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 | |
cyber | adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
elusive | adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
juicy | adj: containing much liquid, often used to describe fresh fruit or meat; interesting or exciting, often because it is scandalous or revealing | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
secrecy | n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
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 | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
scold | v: to reprimand or criticize someone severely or angrily | |
demean | v: to lower or damage someone’s dignity, honor, or reputation; to treat someone disrespectfully, often in a way that makes them feel inferior or humiliated | |
receptive | adj: willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
dismiss | v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
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 | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
newsletter | n: a periodic publication containing news, updates, and information about a particular topic or organization, typically distributed to members or subscribers via email, print, or digital media; a bulletin or report that provides relevant and up-to-date information on a specific subject or area of interest | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
sprint | v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
bonus | n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
reinforcement | n: the act of strengthening, supporting, or consolidating; something that serves to strengthen or support | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
reset | v: to set again or differently; to return to a previous state or condition | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
gamification | n: the use of game design elements and techniques in non-game contexts to engage and motivate people to achieve their goals | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
viol | n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
firefighter | n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
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 | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
myriad | adj: a very large number | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong |