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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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glance | v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
seed | n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant | |
sow | v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion | |
germinate | v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
literacy | n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
leaflet | n: a small, thin piece of paper or other material, often used for advertising or informational purposes; a small branch or part of a leaf | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
dose | n: a quantity or amount of medicine or a drug that is taken or administered at one time, typically measured out in specific units; a similar measure of exposure to a harmful substance or radiation | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
apartheid | n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors | |
minority | n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
impair | v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse | |
gatekeeper | n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
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 | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
garbage | n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
automobile | n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
contrary | n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired | |
stipulation | n: a condition or requirement that is specified in an agreement, contract, or arrangement; a term or provision that must be adhered to | |
deceased | adj: no longer alive; dead | |
beneficiary | n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
heir | n: a person who has the legal right to receive someone’s money, property, or a title from another person when that person dies | |
simultaneous | adj: happening or being done at the same time | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
erythema | n: redness or inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes, typically caused by infection, injury, or an allergic reaction | |
edema | n: the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues, causing swelling and often resulting from an underlying medical condition or injury | |
vesicle | n: a small sac or pouch that contains something, such as fluid or air; a tiny membrane-bound compartment within a cell that stores or transports molecules or substances | |
keratin | n: a fibrous protein that is the main structural component of hair, nails, and the outer layer of skin in mammals and birds; also found in horns, hooves, and feathers | |
urticaria | n: a skin condition characterized by the sudden appearance of itchy, raised welts or hives on the skin, usually caused by an allergic reaction or sensitivity to certain substances | |
co-sign | v: to sign a document or agreement jointly with another person, often to indicate one’s endorsement, guarantee, or acceptance of responsibility for fulfilling a financial obligation | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
waive | v: to give up or relinquish a claim or right voluntarily; to refrain from insisting on or enforcing a requirement or rule | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
foreclosure | n: the legal process by which a lender repossesses and sells a property or asset due to the borrower’s failure to meet loan payments; the act of taking control of or seizing property or assets to satisfy a debt | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
expertise | n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
subprime | adj: of or relating to financial loans, particularly mortgages, which are made to individuals with poor credit histories or limited income, often associated with higher interest rates and a greater risk of default | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
crumble | v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support | |
clarity | n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
enabling | adj: providing the means, support, or resources necessary for something to happen or be achieved; allowing or encouraging a particular behavior or activity | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
modernize | v: to bring up to date or make contemporary in style or function; to bring modern methods or resources into an existing organization or system | |
concise | adj: giving much information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive | |
meaningful | adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile | |
acronym | n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) | |
applied | adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
fuss | n: a state of agitation or excitement; an angry disturbance | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
mentality | n: the characteristic way of thinking or mindset of an individual or group; the mental attitude or outlook that influences behavior, choices, and opinions | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
whim | n: a sudden idea or desire, especially one that cannot be reasonably explained | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
necessity | n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
suite | n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
circulation | n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
conscience | n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior | |
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 | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
paternalism | n: the practice or belief of governing or managing individuals or groups in a manner that is considered to be nurturing or protective but also limiting or controlling their freedom and autonomy | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
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 | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
handy | adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use | |
sponsor | v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
humiliate | v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information |