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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
gargantuan | adj: of immense size, volume, or magnitude; gigantic | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
fathom | v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water | |
dwelling | n: a house or place that someone is living in | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
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 | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
donate | v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
superpower | n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
compost | n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil | |
insulate | v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc. | |
wetland | adj: land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs | |
candid | adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
heap | n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
haul | v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort | |
burnout | n: the state of being exceedingly exhausted or unwell, either physically or mentally, as a result of overworking | |
enliven | v: to make something more interesting, active, or appealing; to give life or energy to something, often by adding new or creative elements | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
immigration | n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country | |
nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
frack | v: to inject water and chemicals into the ground at high pressure to fracture the rock and release the gas or oil, especially to extract them | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
lawn | n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics | |
regenerative | adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue | |
crayon | n: a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring; (verb) to draw or color with crayons, which are sticks of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or coloring | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
parameter | n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
insecure | adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
doer | n: a person who performs or carries out an action or task; a person who is proactive or productive | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
retrofit | v: to put a new component or accessory into a machine that did not initially have it when manufactured | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
lane | n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
employer | n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
helm | n: the wheel or other mechanism used to steer a ship or boat; the person in control or command of a ship or boat | |
prominent | adj: important, well-known, or noticeable | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
influencer | n: a person or thing that affects or changes someone’s or something’s behavior, especially a person with the ability to affect potential buyers of a product or service through recommendations on social media | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
expansive | adj: large or wide in extent or scope; friendly and open and willing to talk | |
slate | n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
drought | n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
unburdened | adj: not weighed down by burden or worry; free from responsibility or obligation; unencumbered | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
ingenuity | n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
demolish | v: to completely destroy or tear down a building, structure, or other entity; to ruin or eliminate the effectiveness or power of something | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
innumerable | adj: too many to be counted | |
centimeter | n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
catastrophe | n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
avert | v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening |