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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
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 | |
revival | n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned | |
terminology | n: the special words or phrases that are used within a particular field or subject; the language or jargon of a particular group or profession | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
firewall | n: (in computing) a technological barrier designed to stop people from seeing or using the information on a computer without permission but still allow them to receive information that is sent to them | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
oversea | adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
wasteland | n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value | |
metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
censorship | n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
upgrade | v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard | |
censor | n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
copycat | n: a person who imitates or copies the behavior, speech, or appearance of another individual; a product or design that is made to look like a popular or successful product from another company or brand | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
clone | n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
server | n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant | |
dictator | n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
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. | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
topple | v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing | |
sphere | n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
nightmare | n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
criticism | n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure | |
rail | n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly | |
sack | v: to remove or dismiss someone from a position or place; (noun) a large bag made of strong, rough material, such as burlap, that is used for storing or carrying things | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
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 | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
ministry | n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service | |
embassy | n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
disclose | v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
paragraph | n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
hamlet | n: a small village or settlement, often without a church | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
voiceless | adj: without a voice or the ability to speak | |
remedy | n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness | |
judicial | adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
thug | n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
peasant | n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
surname | n: the family name passed down through generations; a person’s last name | |
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 | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
meme | n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
crab | n: a sea creature with two large claws and a flattened back (e.g., blue crab or king crab); a sour or grumpy person who is prone to complaining or criticizing | |
phonogram | n: a symbol or character representing a sound, word, or phrase, particularly in the context of a writing system or musical notation | |
harmonize | v: to bring into agreement or concord; to make compatible | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
dissident | n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary | |
crackdown | n: a severe or forceful attempt to suppress or control something, such as illegal or disruptive behavior | |
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 | |
cat-and-mouse | adj: referring to a situation or activity involving a tricky and elusive pursuit or strategy, where one party is constantly trying to outsmart or evade the other | |
bribe | v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
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 | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
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 | |
principality | n: a territory ruled by a prince or duke | |
marketplace | n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
coup | n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
purge | v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
chairperson | n: the officer who presides over organization meetings | |
mobilize | v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose | |
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 | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
birthright | n: a right or privilege that is considered to be a natural or inherent possession, often as a result of birth or ancestry | |
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 | |
citizenship | n: the status of being a member of a particular country | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
utilize | v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
strengthen | v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
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 |