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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
boredom | n: a state of weariness, restlessness, or impatience that arises from not being interested or engaged in an activity, task, or situation | |
lane | n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
tarmac | n: a hard surface made of asphalt, concrete, or other materials, typically used as a runway or surface for vehicles to move on, such as a road, parking lot, or airport runway; (verb) to surface or pave a road or runway with tarmac | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
elbow | n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
ambulance | n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
traumatic | adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
recede | v: to pull back or move away or backward | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
distress | n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
loosen | v: to make something less tight, firm, or fixed; to free from restraint or constraint; to relax | |
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 | |
dull | adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
tonic | adj: of or relating to a musical or vocal sound regarding its pitch and duration of a musical sound; (noun) a medicinal substance producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor | |
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 | |
retrospect | n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished | |
pharmacy | n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
parlance | n: the way in which a particular group or community uses language; the specific terms, expressions, and jargon used by people in a particular field, profession, or social group | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
teeny | adj: extremely small; tiny | |
nestling | n: a young bird that has not yet left its nest; a recently hatched or newly born animal that is still dependent on its mother | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
artistic | adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
stadium | n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
continuity | n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
strive | v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something | |
yield | n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information | |
anthology | n: a collection of selected writings, often by various authors or from various sources, on a particular topic or theme | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
festival | n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
cheer | v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
photocopy | n: a duplicate of a document or image made by a process involving the use of light and photosensitive material; a copy made by a photocopier | |
sack | v: to remove or dismiss someone from a position or place; (noun) a large bag made of strong, rough material, such as burlap, that is used for storing or carrying things | |
bladder | n: a hollow, flexible sac-like organ in the body that stores and expels fluids, such as urine or bile | |
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 | |
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 | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
puffy | adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas; | |
vape | v: to inhale and exhale the vapor (= the gaseous state of a substance) produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device; to smoke a vapor; (noun) the act or practice of inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by an electronic cigarette | |
inappropriate | adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
inspector | n: a person whose job is to inspect, examine, or investigate something, often on behalf of an organization or official body | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
leafy | adj: covered with or having many leaves; of or relating to plants that produce many leaves, especially those that are broad and flat | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
loneliness | n: a state or feeling of being unhappy because you have no connection with other people | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
startling | adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
avatar | n: (the concept in Hinduism) a god appearing in human or superhuman or animal form; a graphical representation of a user or the user’s character or persona in online games, chat rooms, etc. | |
miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
incapable | adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something | |
astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
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 | |
burglar | n: a person who unlawfully enters a building or other property to steal or commit another crime | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
ransack | v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
impetus | n: a force, motivation, or stimulus that causes something to happen or be done; the driving force behind a particular action or change | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
guise | n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
secular | adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly | |
communion | n: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist | |
canon | n: a set of rules, principles, or standards by which something is judged or measured | |
liturgy | n: a form of public worship or religious service, especially in the Christian Church | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
frenzied | adj: wild, excited, or uncontrolled, often as a result of strong emotions such as anger, fear, or excitement | |
frazzle | v: to exhaust or wear out someone or something to the point of being completely worn or frayed; (noun) a state of extreme exhaustion or depletion, often caused by stress or overwork | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
reassure | v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
coworker | n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization | |
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 | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
mystic | adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
darling | n: a term of endearment or affectionate term for someone you love or hold dear | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
cheek | n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
utterly | adv: completely or absolutely | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
cipher | n: a secret or disguised way of writing or encoding a message, often using a code or key to decipher it; a person or thing of no value or importance, often used derogatorily to describe someone who lacks personality or individuality | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
blessing | n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune |