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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
fancy | v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy | |
server | n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
crisp | adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating | |
tablecloth | n: a cloth used to cover a table, especially for protection or decoration | |
gist | n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation | |
brasserie | n: a type of French restaurant that serves casual, hearty food and drinks | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
delicious | adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
gracious | adj: behaving in a kind, polite and generous way | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
unreasonable | adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true | |
hospitality | n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
appetizer | n: a small dish served before a meal to stimulate the appetite | |
foodie | n: a person who has a passionate interest in food, especially in trying new and exotic dishes | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
overhear | v: to hear what other people are saying without intending to and their knowledge | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
animate | v: to make something full of interest and energy | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
chef | n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
swish | v: to move or cause to move with a hissing or rustling sound | |
mustard | n: a yellow or brown condiment that tastes spicy made from the seeds of various plants; (adjective) between yellow and brown | |
sauerkraut | n: a dish made of finely shredded cabbage that has been fermented in brine | |
relish | v: to enjoy or take pleasure in; to taste with appreciation | |
savory | adj: pleasing to the taste, especially by being salty, sour, or spicy rather than sweet | |
glazed | adj: having a shiny surface or coating, as if covered in glass; having a dull, blank expression | |
utilize | v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
culinary | adj: of or relating to cooking and the kitchen | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
excellence | n: the quality of being extremely good | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
overused | adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
throwaway | adj: designed to be used only once and then discarded | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
sacrilegious | adj: offensive or disrespectful to religious beliefs or practices | |
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 | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
comp | v: short for “compensate,” meaning to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment | |
vintage | adj: denoting something from the past, especially from the recent past | |
champagne | n: a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, or any similar wine produced elsewhere | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
caviar | n: the eggs of sturgeon or other large fish considered a delicacy and used especially in appetizers | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
unlock | v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
weaver | n: the craftsman whose job is weaving cloth | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
wright | n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal | |
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 | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
sincere | adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
steak | n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish | |
console | v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
recline | v: to lean or lie back in a relaxed or comfortable position | |
dip | v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
sorrow | n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending | |
tropical | adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics | |
umbrella | n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
chauffeur | n: a professional driver of a private or executive car | |
nightcap | n: a warm cap or a drink taken before going to bed | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
autonomy | n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
energize | v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate | |
addiction | n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
addict | n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
extravagant | adj: exceeding the bounds of reason or necessity; wildly excessive; lavish | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
priceless | adj: extremely valuable or important | |
infuse | v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
sparkle | v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy | |
fridge | n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
nook | n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet | |
yoga | n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation | |
obligatory | adj: required by a rule, law, or social convention; compulsory | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
commission | n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something | |
insignificant | adj: of little importance, influence, or power | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
dentist | n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
precipice | n: a steep cliff, especially one that is high and has a vertical or nearly vertical face | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
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 | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; |