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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
curio | n: a rare, unusual, or interesting object, often one that is considered to be of historical or cultural significance; a knick-knack or small decorative item | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
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 | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
cornrow | n: a hairstyle in which the hair is braided close to the scalp in narrow rows, often having a geometric or symmetrical pattern | |
plat | n: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
emanate | v: to emit, send out something; to express a quality or feeling | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
portrait | n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
abound | v: to exist in large numbers or quantities | |
persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
scholarly | adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
squirm | v: to twist, wiggle, or contort the body uncomfortably or awkwardly, often due to embarrassment, discomfort, or nervousness | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
perplex | v: to make someone confused or worried because something is difficult to understand or solve | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
mock | v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
stump | v: to cause to be perplexed or confused; (noun) the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
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 | |
brilliance | n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
erupt | v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently | |
applause | n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together | |
ovation | n: a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation, usually given in the form of applause, for something or someone that is admired or respected | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
compliance | n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines | |
glitch | n: a minor problem or malfunction, especially in a computer program, system, or machine | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
misbehavior | n: behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable, often in violation of rules, norms, or expectations | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
extinguish | v: to cause a fire to stop burning or light to stop shining | |
irritable | adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
irreparable | adj: not able to be repaired or fixed; beyond repair or remedy | |
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 | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
flurry | n: a sudden and brief burst of activity or emotion; a light snowfall with gusty winds and swirling snowflakes; a rapid or disorganized movement of small objects, such as leaves or petals | |
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 | |
mire | n: a wet, muddy ground or area that is difficult to walk or move through | |
certainty | n: the state of being certain | |
readjust | v: to change or set something again after an initial failure | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
archetype | n: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology that represents a universal pattern of human nature | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
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 | |
unreal | adj: imaginary; not existing in fact | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
affirm | v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively | |
mundane | adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
negotiation | n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
defy | v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc. | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
verbose | adj: using or containing more words than necessary; excessively talkative or wordy | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
swear | v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language | |
tattoo | n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
poacher | n: a person who catches and kills birds, animals, or fish illegally | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
sisterhood | n: a close association of women based on shared interests or goals; the sense of solidarity and loyalty that exists among women | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
large-scale | adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity | |
debrief | v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
relieve | v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe | |
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 | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
inequity | n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice | |
intimidate | v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key |