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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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harrowing | adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
weary | adj: feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially after working hard or doing something for a long time | |
motorcycle | n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals | |
kidnapping | n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive | |
aspiring | adj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
asylum | n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee | |
smuggle | v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
consent | n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority | |
cram | v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space | |
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 | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
premonition | n: a strong feeling or sense that something is about to happen, often foreboding or unpleasant; a warning or indication of a future event or circumstance | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
agitated | adj: characterized by a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness; stirred up or disturbed in a physical or emotional way | |
captain | n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft | |
insult | n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
hurl | v: to throw something with great force | |
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 | |
disembark | v: to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles after a journey; to unload or remove cargo or passengers from a vehicle | |
seaworthy | adj: able to sail or operate safely and effectively in open waters; fit or suitable for use at sea | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
deliberately | adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner | |
ram | v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
flesh | n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures | |
capsize | v: to overturn or tip over a boat or other watercraft; to turn upside down or on its side, often as a result of a sudden force or imbalance | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
propeller | n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft | |
sweep | v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
dangle | v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain | |
tread | v: to step or walk on something | |
corps | n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
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 | |
perch | v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost | |
afloat | adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
exile | n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons | |
limbo | n: a state of being uncertain, unknown, or neglected; an imaginary place for lost or neglected things | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
sanitation | n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
influx | n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
thirst | n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
bloat | v: to become swollen, distended, or inflated, especially in an unpleasant way; (noun) a condition in which the abdomen becomes swollen or distended with gas or fluid | |
blazing | adj: burning and emitting intense heat and light; powerful and impressive | |
fog | n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water | |
frightening | adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming | |
sob | v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds | |
merchant | n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
astonished | adj: extremely surprised and upset | |
clutch | v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
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 | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
investigation | n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth | |
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 | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
pediatrics | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children | |
dehydrated | adj: to remove the water or moisture from something by a natural or artificial process | |
kidney | n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine | |
glucose | n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
Arabic | n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
niece | n: a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
reunite | v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation | |
orphanage | n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead) | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
academy | n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field | |
prestigious | adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
bravery | n: courage in the face of danger | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
settlement | n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place. | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
persecution | n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
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 | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
override | v: to use one’s authority or power to cancel or disregard something, especially a decision or rule made by someone else | |
migrant | n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another | |
migrate | v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
vain | adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative |