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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
vendor | n: a person or company that sells goods or services | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
alphabet | n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
curriculum | n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc. | |
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 | |
reconcile | v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
ancestry | n: the family or the ethnic descent that you come from | |
disrespect | n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something | |
patience | n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry | |
grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
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 | |
appreciation | n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
warehouse | n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
dignify | v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant | |
cassava | n: a starchy, tuberous root plant that is native to South America and is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
perpetual | adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted | |
validate | v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
scot | n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
roast | v: to cook food by surrounding it with hot, dry air, especially in an oven | |
yam | n: a starchy tuber vegetable, native to Africa and Asia, often prepared as a side dish or in stews and soups | |
tribal | adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
undergird | v: to provide support or a foundation for something, often by strengthening or reinforcing a structure or system | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
consultant | n: a person who provides professional or expert advice | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
large-scale | adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity | |
irrigation | n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well | |
republic | n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch | |
falter | v: to hesitate or stumble in action or speech; to lose strength or momentum; to become unsteady or shaky | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
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 | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
assimilate | v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
scorch | v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
millet | n: a tiny seed of any of several annual cereal types of grass used as food, mainly to manufacture flour and to feed birds and animals | |
yield | n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information | |
hectare | n: a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
cultivation | n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
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 | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
lucrative | adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
intrigue | v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
clause | n: a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a sentence | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
exhausted | adj: extremely tired | |
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 | |
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 | |
intimidation | n: the act of instilling fear or anxiety in someone, often to make them feel inferior or submissive; the use of threats or coercion to deter someone from taking a certain course of action | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
judicial | adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment | |
genocide | n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
shambles | n: a state of complete disorder, chaos, or ruin; an utter mess or failure | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
resuscitate | v: to make someone or something active or vigorous again; | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
reconciliation | n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
punitive | adj: relating to or involving punishment or inflicting punishment; aimed at punishing or disciplining | |
banishment | n: the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place or social group as a form of punishment, often for political or legal reasons | |
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. | |
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 | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
advancement | n: the development, improvement, or progress of something | |
acknowledgment | n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
guidance | n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
strengthen | v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective | |
choral | adj: sung or performed by a choir; of or relating to a choir or choral music. |