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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
veg | n: (a short for “vegetables”) a meal or diet that is primarily composed of plant-based foods; (verb) to relax, do nothing, or pass the time in a lazy or unproductive manner; | |
herb | n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes | |
sprout | v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly | |
propaganda | n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
railway | n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances | |
tow | v: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power | |
cemetery | n: a burial ground or graveyard; a place where dead bodies are buried | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
bore | v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
agitated | adj: characterized by a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness; stirred up or disturbed in a physical or emotional way | |
spinning | n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
reinvent | v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
permission | n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur | |
daunt | v: to intimidate or discourage someone, often by making them feel afraid or uncertain; to lessen someone’s courage, enthusiasm, or spirit | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
meaningless | adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
swap | v: to give something and receive something in trade | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
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 | |
comprehend | v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
prickle | v: to cause a tingling or stinging sensation, often from a sharp or pointed object; to provoke or irritate someone, causing them to feel uncomfortable or annoyed; (noun) a small, pointed, and often sharp spine or thorn that grows on a plant or animal | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
triplicate | v: to make three copies of something, often for record-keeping or distribution; to create a set of three identical copies; (noun) a document or a copy that is made in three identical versions | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
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 | |
jigsaw | n: a tool with a fine-toothed blade used for cutting intricate curves and patterns in thin material such as wood or metal, typically with the blade being reciprocating; a type of puzzle that consists of irregularly shaped pieces that must be fitted together to form a complete picture | |
artistic | adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
packet | n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
edible | adj: fit or safe to be eaten; able to be consumed as food | |
exhibition | n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery | |
pollinator | n: an animal or insect, such as bees, butterflies, birds, etc., that carries pollen from a male part of a flower to a female part of a flower, fertilizing it and allowing it to produce seeds | |
footfall | n: the sound made by someone’s footsteps, often used to describe the number or manner of people walking in a particular area | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
aquaponics | n: a sustainable farming system that combines aquaculture (= raising fish) and hydroponics (= growing plants in water) in a closed-loop, symbiotic system | |
spare | adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone | |
orchard | n: a piece of land that is planted with fruit trees, such as apples, pears, or cherries | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
qualification | n: an official record of an exam showing that you have completed | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
tunnel | n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
horticulture | n: the art or practice of cultivating and growing ornamental plants, fruits, vegetables, or flowers; the science and study of plant cultivation | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
fundraise | v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms | |
blackboard | n: a large board made of a smooth, usually dark-colored slate attached to a wall used by teachers in schools for writing on with chalk | |
scribble | v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry | |
congregate | v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area | |
loyalty | n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
stylize | v: to show, do, or represent something according to a particular style, especially a conventional one | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
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 | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
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 | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
pasty | n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull | |
stall | v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
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 | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
replica | n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art | |
volition | n: the power or ability to make choices or decisions by one’s own will or conscious choice; the act of consciously choosing or deciding | |
earthquake | n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
bureaucracy | n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives | |
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 | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
underpin | v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something | |
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 | |
workforce | n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
secondly | adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc. | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
relegate | v: to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important status or place; to demote | |
settlement | n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place. | |
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 | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
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 | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal |