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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
blacksmith | n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
shoehorn | v: to squeeze, force, or insert something or someone into a place or situation where they are not easily accommodated or where they do not naturally fit; (noun) a curved, spoon-like tool used for easing one’s foot or shoe into a tight-fitting shoe, often made of plastic or metal | |
physiology | n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
sociology | n: the scientific study of human social behavior, including the way in which people interact with one another, the organizations and institutions they create, and the societies they form | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
semester | n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
abnormal | adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
dual | adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
pedal | n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument | |
brake | n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
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 | |
arouse | v: to awaken strong feelings or emotions in someone; to excite or inspire a physical or emotional response | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
stimulation | n: the act of arousing interest or activity in something; the action of providing a stimulus | |
unwanted | adj: not wanted or desired | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
disgust | n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
savvy | n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity | |
insert | v: to put something inside something else | |
probe | n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something | |
nucleus | n: the central and most important part of something; (biology) a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; (physics) the very dense central region of an atom | |
accumbens | n: (nucleus accumbens) an area of the brain located in the basal forebrain that has a significant role in the cognitive processing of motivation, aversion, reward | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
painless | adj: causing little or no physical discomfort; not causing pain or discomfort | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
bionic | adj: relating to or using technology or devices that enhance or replace biological functions, typically in a way that mimics or improves upon the original | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
zap | v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
spa | n: a resort or facility offering various health, beauty, and relaxation treatments, such as massages, saunas, and mud baths; a hot spring or mineral spring believed to have therapeutic properties | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
specify | v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly | |
lust | n: a strong desire or craving, usually of a sexual nature | |
introvert | n: a shy and reticent person | |
bookworm | n: a person who loves to read and spends much time doing so; a term often used in a positive sense to indicate someone knowledgeable and well-read | |
nightclub | n: a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
tickle | v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
flirt | v: to talk or behave as if sexually attracted to someone, without serious intentions; (noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
ensue | v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
pleasurable | adj: giving satisfaction or pleasure; enjoyable | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
satin | n: a smooth fabric made of silk or synthetic fibers and characterized by a glossy or lustrous surface and a dull back | |
shiny | adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface | |
tassel | n: a bunch of loose threads or cords, often attached at one end and used for decoration, particularly in clothing or furniture | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
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 | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
kung-fu | n: an ancient Chinese martial art form that is characterized by its fluid, acrobatic movements and diverse set of combat techniques | |
diligent | adj: showing or characterized by care and effort in your work or duties | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
dragon | n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous | |
scroll | n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them | |
limitless | adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
epiphany | n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
tolerate | v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
temporarily | adv: for a limited time only or not permanently | |
eyelash | n: any of the short hairs that grow around the eyes | |
toenail | n: the hard, flat covering on the end of a toe, made of layers of dead skin cells; often requires regular grooming and trimming to maintain proper hygiene and appearance | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
frack | v: to inject water and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to fracture the rock and release the gas or oil, especially to extract them | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
noisy | adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
beacon | n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
transgender | adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
beguile | v: to deceive or charm someone through trickery, flattery, or manipulative behavior; to distract or divert someone’s attention | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
delectable | adj: highly pleasing and enjoyable to taste or experience | |
alphabet | n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | |
zest | n: enthusiasm, energy, or excitement; a quality that makes something enjoyable or interesting; the outer layer of citrus fruit which can be used to flavor food |