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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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embed | v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
vet | n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
unfold | v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown | |
midnight | n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
permeable | adj: capable of being penetrated, passed through, or absorbed; allowing liquids, gases, or other substances to pass through a surface or material, often with ease | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
permission | n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
fort | n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack | |
infantry | n: soldiers who fight on foot, often in organized military units; the branch of military force composed of foot soldiers | |
anaconda | n: a large non-venomous snake found in South America, known for its impressive size and ability to constrict its prey | |
caveat | n: a warning against certain acts; (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until the filer is given a hearing | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
hail | v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
bay | n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
sergeant | n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
narrator | n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
combat | n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
wan | adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
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 | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
bud | n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot | |
blacksmith | n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
vista | n: a pleasing or expansive view, most often of a landscape or a cityscape; a broad and extensive view or outlook | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
meantime | n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
quantity | n: the amount or number of something; magnitude | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
insurgent | adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
heading | n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
vest | n: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority | |
element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
sheriff | n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town | |
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 | |
casualty | n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
shrapnel | n: fragments of a bomb, shell, or other explosive object that are scattered in many directions upon detonation and can cause injury or damage | |
cauterize | v: to burn or sear tissue, especially for medical purposes, to stop bleeding, or remove abnormal tissue | |
void | n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force | |
abdominal | adj: of or relating to the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs | |
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 | |
medic | n: a person trained to provide medical care, especially in an emergency | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
penny | n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent | |
incompetent | adj: lacking the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to perform a task or job; not legally qualified or authorized to perform a particular task or job | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
slit | n: a narrow cut or opening, often made by a sharp instrument or tool; (verb) to cut or make a long, narrow opening or incision in something, typically with a sharp instrument such as a knife or scissors | |
squad | n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team | |
anchor | n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
twin | n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
hapless | adj: having no luck; unfortunate | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
eloquent | adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
meld | v: to combine or blend, especially in a way that produces a harmonious or unified whole; to merge or fuse | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
ping | v: to make a high-pitched, ringing sound; to send a brief electronic message or signal to another computer or device to check its availability or connection status | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
intimacy | n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
turret | n: a small tower or tall structure, often found on the corner of a building, typically used for defensive purposes; a rotating armored structure on a military vehicle or ship for mounting weapons | |
dashboard | n: a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft; a diagram that depicts critical information, typically one that provides a business overview | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
filmmaking | n: the process or art of making movies | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
opinionated | adj: holding and expressing strong and stubborn personal beliefs or opinions, often to the extent of being unwilling to consider or accept alternative viewpoints; being assertive and dogmatic in expressing one’s opinions | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
fiery | adj: very intense; like or suggestive of fire | |
scary | adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
screening | n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
spoil | v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad | |
civilian | n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
dean | n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience | |
sponsor | v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something |