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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
personnel | n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
checkpoint | n: a designated location or point along a route or journey where travelers are required to stop and undergo a security or documentation check | |
hostile | adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
balk | v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something | |
collateral | n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
loop | n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself | |
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 | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
dazzling | adj: shining brightly; highly attractive or exciting | |
laser | n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
shotgun | n: a firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and that typically fires several small metal balls or pellets called shot | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
pellet | n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
microwave | n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly | |
transmitter | n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
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 | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
jurisdiction | n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
feces | n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
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 | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
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 | |
resin | n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance | |
capsicum | n: a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, including various species of chili peppers, bell peppers, and other spicy peppers | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
explicit | adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt | |
heap | n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something | |
firearm | n: a weapon that is designed to be fired and uses an explosive charge to propel a projectile, such as a bullet or a shell | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
criminology | n: the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, law, and statistics, among others | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
spike | n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something | |
Arthurian | adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
stab | v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
routinely | adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
compliant | adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands | |
indiscriminately | adv: done without any distinction or selection; randomly or without careful consideration | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
siege | n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
anesthetic | n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain | |
inhale | v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke | |
unconscious | adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
toll | n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
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 | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
warfare | n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives | |
multiply | v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
custody | n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
glove | n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger | |
contaminate | v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture | |
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 | |
confess | v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private | |
pique | n: a feeling of irritation or resentment, often caused by a perceived slight or insult; (verb) to cause to feel resentment or indignation | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
naval | adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy | |
academy | n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
elementary | adj: relating to the first principles or fundamental parts of a subject; fundamental or basic, often used to refer to a school or level of education that covers the fundamental principles of various subjects | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
stun | v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly | |
zap | v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
restrain | v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
comply | v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner |