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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
expedition | n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally | |
shark | n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest | |
predator | n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others | |
jellyfish | n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging | |
deadly | adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death | |
venom | n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging | |
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 | |
whirl | v: to spin or turn rapidly; to move or be moved quickly in a circular manner; (noun) a spinning or rotating movement, often rapid or chaotic in nature | |
eddy | n: a circular current of water or air that flows in the opposite direction to the main current, causing a small whirlpool; a current of opinion, activity, or trend that goes against the main current | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
unpredictable | adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
celestial | adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens | |
navigation | n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority | |
bowie | n: a particular type of large knife with a crossguard and a clip point | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
desalination | n: the process of removing salt, especially from seawater | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
brim | n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
unwavering | adj: not changing or becoming weaker in any way; remaining steadily fixed or resolute in purpose or commitment | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
ego | n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one | |
undeniable | adj: not possible to deny; true or certain | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
paraphrase | v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
observer | n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
bloody | adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality | |
timid | adj: showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened, shy, or hesitant in the face of danger or potential risk | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
shallow | adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom | |
worthwhile | adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration | |
neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
surreal | adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality | |
stroke | n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc. | |
mantra | n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
ache | v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain | |
turmoil | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
perseverance | n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
unforgettable | adj: impossible to forget | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
azure | adj: a bright blue color resembling the sky; characterized by a vivid blue color | |
majesty | n: regal or royal dignity; grandeur or greatness | |
awe-inspiring | adj: making you feel great respect or admiration through being impressive or formidable | |
playlist | n: a curated list of songs or audio recordings that can be played in a specific order or shuffled randomly, often created for a specific purpose or event | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
bait | n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
slap | v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
goggle | v: to look at someone or something with amazement; to look stupidly; (noun, plural) tight-fitting spectacles that are worn to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes | |
singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
vomit | v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth | |
seawater | n: water from the sea or ocean, typically containing salt and various other dissolved minerals | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
abrasion | n: the process of scraping or wearing away of a surface or substance through friction or erosion | |
tentacle | n: a flexible, mobile, and long arm-like organ used for feeling and holding things, catching food, or moving | |
hypothermic | adj: relating to or characterized by abnormally low body temperature, typically resulting from prolonged exposure to cold temperatures | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
calorie | n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
cardinal | n: a high-ranking official in the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope; a deep or bright red color; a bird of the finch family with a distinctive crest on its head; (adjective) of or relating to the highest or most important things | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
sting | v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
hawk | n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations | |
parameter | n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
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 | |
machination | n: a crafty or cunning scheme or plot, often designed to cause harm or mischief | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
puffy | adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas; | |
rehearse | v: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it | |
swelling | n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
saltwater | adj: of or connected with seawater or water containing salt; living in or found in the sea | |
hallucinate | v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use | |
trachea | n: the tube-like structure in the body through which air moves from the larynx (= a part of the human respiratory system located in the neck region) to the bronchi (= part of the respiratory system and are responsible for conducting air into the lungs), also known as the windpipe | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
blurt | v: to utter suddenly and impulsively, without prior thought or consideration; to let something slip out unintentionally | |
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 | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
solitary | adj: existing, living, or doing without others | |
endeavor | v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
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. | |
oval | adj: having the shape of an egg, rounded at one end and pointed at the other, or having the general outline of an egg | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
esteem | n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
denigrate | v: to speak of or treat someone or something that is perceived as low or inferior in a derogatory or critical manner | |
fearless | adj: having no fear; brave | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something |