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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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brew | v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
spotlight | n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person | |
forethought | n: the act of thinking about and planning for the future | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
underdeveloped | adj: not fully developed or mature; lacking in progress or advancement | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
solidarity | n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
workspace | n: a designated area or physical setting where work is performed, often in a business or office setting | |
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 | |
viewpoint | n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
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 | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
grassroots | adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
barista | n: a person who works in a coffee shop or café, typically making and serving coffee and other hot beverages | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
timeline | n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
retailer | n: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities | |
underfoot | adv: in a position under one’s feet; in the space on the ground beneath one’s feet | |
converse | v: to talk informally | |
pitfall | n: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty; a trap or snare | |
diversify | v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
embroil | v: to involve or entangle someone or something in a difficult, complicated, or unpleasant situation; to implicate or incriminate | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
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 | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
sensitivity | n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
up-and-coming | adj: having a promising future, showing signs of potential success, likely to become important or successful | |
spruce | n: a type of evergreen tree with short, stiff needles and small cones, often used as a decorative or ornamental tree; (adjective) neat, clean, or tidy in appearance | |
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 | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
mod | n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers | |
instructive | adj: serving to provide knowledge or information; tending to instruct or educate | |
promenade | n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern | |
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 | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
keynote | n: the central theme or message of a speech, presentation, or event; the first note or tone in a musical scale used as a reference point for the performance of a piece of music | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
bully | n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
comprehensive | adj: complete and including all or everything necessary | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
counterpart | n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
openly | adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully | |
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 | |
conduit | n: a channel, pipe, or tube that is used to direct the flow of fluids or other material from one place to another; figuratively, a means of communication or channel for transmitting information, ideas, or concepts | |
unrest | n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace | |
outspoken | adj: frank and candid in speech or expression; not afraid to speak one’s mind or voice one’s opinions, even if unpopular or controversial | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
stir | v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | |
disgust | n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
darn | v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches | |
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 | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
socioeconomic | adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
mentorship | n: a relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person | |
sponsor | v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
placement | n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
imperative | adj: very important or requiring attention or action | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
inequity | n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice | |
underrepresented | adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized | |
swell | v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like |