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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
detention | n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed | |
courthouse | n: a building where courts of law are held, or administrative offices for legal proceedings are located | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
hut | n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
desegregation | n: the action or process of eliminating segregation, typically of races or ethnic groups, in educational, social, or other institutions | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
twig | n: a small, thin, flexible branch or shoot of a tree or shrub; a slender, fragile, or delicate object or individual | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
refuge | n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
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 | |
barb | n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
clank | v: to produce a loud, echoing, metallic sound, often caused by the collision of metal objects or machinery; to move or operate with a heavy, clanging sound; (noun) a sharp, metallic sound that is typically produced when two hard objects strike or collide with each other | |
racist | adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others | |
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 | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
incarceration | n: the state of being confined in prison or jail | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
breach | n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
offense | n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy | |
obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
amend | v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
reoffend | v: to commit another crime or violation of the law after having been punished or rehabilitated for a previous offense | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
prosecutor | n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government | |
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 | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
divert | v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
suspension | n: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles | |
expulsion | n: the act of forcing someone to leave a place or organization, especially permanently | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
storage | n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information | |
peacemaker | n: a person who helps to reconcile conflicting parties and bring peace | |
hometown | n: the town or city where one was born or grew up | |
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 | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
skyline | n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance | |
beacon | n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning | |
single-handed | adj: done or accomplished by one person alone | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
capita | n: a Latin word meaning “head,” used to express the amount for each person; any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
visionary | adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative | |
reconciliation | n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond | |
circular | adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
brutality | n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
anxious | adj: worried and nervous | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
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 | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
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 | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
entrepreneurship | n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
restore | v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
airy | adj: having a light, delicate, or ethereal quality; spacious and well-ventilated; lacking in substance or depth | |
constellation | n: a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern and have a name; a group of related or similar ideas, things, or people | |
healthcare | n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
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 | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
pop-up | n: an item, event, or shop that appears or happens suddenly, unexpectedly, and usually for a limited time; (verb) to appear or open suddenly and unexpectedly, as a window or menu on a computer screen | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
municipal | adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town | |
turf | n: a layer of grass and soil covering a particular area of land, especially used as a playing surface in sports or as a lawn | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
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 | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
foster | v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents | |
re-entry | n: a return to a previous state or condition; the return of a spacecraft or missile into the Earth’s atmosphere during descent | |
reunite | v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation | |
activism | n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due |