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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
safari | n: an expedition, usually with a guide, for viewing or hunting wild animals, especially in Africa | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
starlight | n: the light emitted or reflected by stars, often observed in the night sky; the radiant energy emitted by stars | |
campfire | n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
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 | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
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. | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
incarceration | n: the state of being confined in prison or jail | |
readjust | v: to change or set something again after an initial failure | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
recuperate | v: to recover, heal, or regain health, strength, or well-being after an illness, injury, or period of stress or exhaustion | |
deterrent | n: something that prevents or discourages someone from doing something or taking a particular action; a hindrance or obstacle | |
paparazzi | n: (plural of “paparazzo”) a group of freelance photographers who doggedly follow, often aggressively, celebrities, public figures, or socialites to take their photographs in the hope of selling them to newspapers, magazines, or media outlets | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
snowy | adj: characterized by or covered in snow; consisting of or producing snow; often used to describe wintry landscapes or weather conditions | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
broadcast | v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
reconciliation | n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
kind-hearted | adj: having a caring and sympathetic nature; characterized by concern for the well-being and happiness of others | |
embodiment | n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea | |
ubuntu | n: a concept rooted in Bantu philosophy, emphasizing the essential human virtues of empathy, compassion, and interconnectedness; a belief in the importance of community, cooperation, and shared humanity; (of a computer) a popular open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
mend | v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged | |
wetland | adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs | |
poach | v: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings | |
leopard | n: a large wild cat that has yellow-brown fur with black spots and lives in Africa and southern Asia | |
ph | n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
accusation | n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone | |
pathological | adj: relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease or disorder; extreme or abnormal in a way that is harmful or unhealthy | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
philanthropy | n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money | |
coincide | v: to take place at or near the same time | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
pants | n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
upstream | adj: in the direction against a stream’s current; (adverb) toward the source or beginning of a stream, river, or process | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
shadowy | adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
crocodile | n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
ferocity | n: the quality or state of being fierce, intense, or violent; extreme or wild aggressiveness | |
wham | n: a sudden, forceful impact or blow; a loud noise or sound effect used in music or film | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
vegetarian | n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons | |
slick | adj: smoothly polished and shiny; cleverly and smoothly done; well-organized and efficient | |
downstream | adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current | |
spit | v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth | |
mangle | v: to damage or alter something by twisting, crushing, or pressing it out of shape | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
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 | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
wade | v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people | |
waist | n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
animate | v: to make something full of interest and energy | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
pelvic | adj: of or relating to the pelvis, the lower part of the trunk of the human body, between the hips | |
deformity | n: a physical abnormality or distortion | |
migratory | adj: relating to or characterized by the movement of individuals or groups from one place to another, often for regular seasonal or environmental reasons | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
invert | v: to turn something upside down, inside out; to reverse the position, order, or relationship of something | |
bracket | n: projecting support or fixture used to attach or bear weight; a small shelf or ledge; a punctuation mark ( [ ] ) used to enclose words, numbers, or symbols | |
herd | n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock | |
outpouring | n: a sudden and abundant flow or expression of thoughts, feelings, emotion, or information; an overwhelming amount of something expressed in a short period of time | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
kinship | n: the state or fact of being related to someone | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
matriarch | n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group | |
steep | adj: having a sharp inclination or slope | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
shovel | n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials | |
consensus | n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole | |
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 | |
accommodate | v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
cathedral | n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
pat | v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively | |
distraught | adj: deeply upset, agitated, or emotionally troubled | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
humility | n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
rugby | n: a sport played with an oval ball, with two teams of fifteen players trying to score goals by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent’s goal line |