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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
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 | |
citizenship | n: the status of being a member of a particular country | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
legendary | adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition | |
orchestrate | v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music | |
cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
nonviolence | n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change | |
committee | n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
convention | n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
registry | n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
lyric | n: the words of a pop song | |
gospel | n: a set of beliefs or teachings of a particular religious group, especially when considered authoritative or sacred | |
anthem | n: a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
garrison | n: a group of soldiers stationed to defend a town or fort | |
lifesaving | n: the act or process of rescuing someone else’s life, especially from drowning | |
ignite | v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
chronic | adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
footstep | n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
audit | n: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation | |
blighted | adj: damaged or affected negatively, often resulting in decay, deterioration, or a lack of growth | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
flint | n: a hard, gray stone that can produce sparks when struck with steel used historically to start fires; a type of microcrystalline quartz used for making tools, weapons, and jewelry | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
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 | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
frontline | adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
disrupt | v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance | |
unparalleled | adj: without parallel, equal in size, amount, quality, etc.; better or worse than any other | |
revival | n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned | |
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 | |
announcement | n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news | |
culminate | v: to reach a peak or climax | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
pilgrim | n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion | |
rigorous | adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
certify | v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true | |
outdo | v: to do better than someone; to surpass | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
garner | v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention | |
choke | v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
crumble | v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
railroad | n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
influencer | n: a person or thing that affects or changes someone’s or something’s behavior, especially a person with the ability to affect potential buyers of a product or service through recommendations on social media | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
confusion | n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
camouflage | n: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
confederate | n: a person who is allied or associated with another person or group, especially in a political or military context; a supporter of the Confederate States of America | |
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. | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
specter | n: a ghostly or haunting image or apparition; a threatening or ominous presence that causes fear or anxiety | |
mob | n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
unnerving | adj: making someone lose courage or confidence, or feel nervous or frightened | |
awkwardly | adv: in a manner that lacks grace or fluidity; in a manner that is uncomfortable or difficult to perform | |
jewel | n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry | |
suspicious | adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
sleet | n: a type of frozen precipitation consisting of raindrops or other liquid falling through a layer of freezing air and becoming small, transparent ice pellets before reaching the ground | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
discord | n: lack of agreement or harmony between people or things; a disagreement or dispute; a harsh, unpleasant sound or noise | |
extinguish | v: to cause a fire to stop burning or light to stop shining | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
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 | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
haunting | adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off |