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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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| pat | v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively | |
| legend | n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field | |
| wright | n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal | |
| mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
| 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. | |
| servant | n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant | |
| external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
| label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
| intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
| injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
| opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
| grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
| mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
| 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 | |
| extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
| insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
| dime | n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar | |
| dairy | n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese | |
| penny | n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent | |
| independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
| minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
| sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
| tomboy | n: a girl who exhibits characteristics or behaviors that are typically associated with boys, such as a preference for rough play, sports, or wearing boy’s clothing | |
| aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
| terribly | adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much | |
| bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
| segregate | v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic | |
| slot | n: a long, narrow opening or groove, typically one that is cut into a hard material, that is designed to receive and hold an object in place | |
| hometown | n: the town or city where one was born or grew up | |
| revere | v: to feel deep and profound respect or admiration for someone or something; to hold in high esteem | |
| Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults | |
| wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
| obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
| foster | v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents | |
| fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
| employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
| economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
| defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
| nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
| tetanus | n: an acute infectious disease caused by bacteria usually contracted through a wound or cut that is contaminated with the bacteria, resulting in painful muscle stiffness and spasms | |
| accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
| highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
| migrant | n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another | |
| church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
| ambulance | n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities | |
| injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
| immunization | n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure | |
| disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
| unequal | adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair | |
| separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
| hand-me-down | n: a used item that is passed down from one person to another, especially in a family or community | |
| confession | n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal | |
| reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
| rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
| depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
| fountain | n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water | |
| jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
| psyche | n: the human soul, mind, or spirit | |
| decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
| nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
| advocacy | n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying | |
| bloated | adj: having an abnormally swollen or enlarged appearance, often due to an accumulation of fluid or excessive consumption of food or drink | |
| belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
| starvation | n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death | |
| starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
| 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 | |
| congressperson | n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination) | |
| grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
| poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
| voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
| registration | n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark | |
| registry | n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object | |
| commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
| malnutrition | n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients | |
| refinance | v: to obtain a new loan or mortgage by paying off an existing loan or mortgage, often to take advantage of lower interest rates or better terms | |
| communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
| carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
| decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
| espy | v: to catch sight of or glimpse something or someone difficult to see or find; to detect or discover something that is being hidden or kept secret | |
| massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
| invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
| neglect | v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone | |
| strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
| proceed | v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress | |
| shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
| constituency | n: a group of people who live in a particular geographic area and are represented politically by an elected official; a body of customers or clients who regularly use a particular service or product | |
| mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
| toddler | n: a young child who has recently learned to walk | |
| judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
| privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
| coordinate | v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree | |
| 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 | |
| scut | n: the short, abrupt tail of certain animals, such as rabbits, deer, or hares; a mean or lowly job that is menial or undervalued | |
| persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
| mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
| resurrection | n: the act of being brought back to life or revived, especially after a period of death or dormancy; a rebirth or renewal of something that was thought to be lost or forgotten | |
| amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
| outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
| mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
| insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
| chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
| expansion | n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process | |
| reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
| welfare | n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group | |
| breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
| proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
| 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 | |
| ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
| spite | n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty | |
| statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
| irresponsible | adj: not showing a proper sense of responsibility; not reliable | |
| bulletin | n: a short news report or program on the radio or television; an official statement or broadcast about something important | |
| atomic | adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element) | |
| midnight | n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day | |
| govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
| violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
| grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
| radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
| 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 | |
| grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
| heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
| homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
| rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
| progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
| folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
| billionaire | n: a person who has a net worth of at least one billion dollars | |
| priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
| straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
| educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
| upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
| uneducated | adj: lacking knowledge or education | |
| climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
| constantly | adv: all the time | |
| cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
| concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
| wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
| faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
| partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
| behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone |
