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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
outward | adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible | |
inward | adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking | |
republic | n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch | |
eerily | adv: in a strange, weird, or unsettling manner; suggesting the presence of supernatural or mysterious elements | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
constitution | n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
subtly | adv: in a way that is so small or delicate as to be difficult to notice or describe | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
entity | n: something that exists independently and has its own identity | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
pivotal | adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
constitutional | adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
enormity | n: the quality of being extremely evil or wicked; the vastness of size or extent | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
governance | n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
unnecessary | adj: not needed or required; not essential or important | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
restrain | v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses | |
pansexual | adj: characterized by attraction or romantic interest in people regardless of their biological sex, gender identity, or gender expression | |
blunt | adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive | |
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. | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
federal | adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
secretary | n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization | |
treasury | n: the government department in charge of managing public funds; the funds of a government or institution or individual | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
Newtonian | adj: relating to Sir Isaac Newton or his laws of motion and universal gravitation | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
immortal | adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
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 | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
utterly | adv: completely or absolutely | |
ballistic | adj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
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 | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
unconstitutional | adj: not in accordance with the constitution (= the set of fundamental principles or established precedents) of a country or state | |
viol | n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba | |
draft | n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
enmity | n: the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something | |
old-fashioned | adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
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 | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
exaggerate | v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
overstate | v: to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is | |
corruptible | adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
primitive | adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style | |
autarchy | n: a system of government or rule in which one person or entity holds absolute or unlimited power; self-rule or self-government; complete independence or self-sufficiency | |
self-reliant | adj: able to rely on oneself or one’s abilities; not needing or depending on others for support or guidance | |
ineffectual | adj: lacking the ability or power to produce a desired effect or result; inadequate or futile in achieving a goal or purpose | |
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 | |
gross | adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
anticipate | v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
republican | n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States | |
astonished | adj: extremely surprised and upset | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
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 | |
nevertheless | adv: in spite of that; yet | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
hegemony | n: the dominance or influence of one group, country, or ideology over others, especially in political, economic, or cultural domains | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
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. | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
periphery | n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
midterm | adj: referring to the middle of a term or period, especially in politics or education | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
presidency | n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization | |
glance | v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
takeaway | n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information | |
excursus | n: a digression or side note in a text, often providing additional or supplementary information; a separate, lengthy discussion or exploration of a specific topic within a larger work | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
terribly | adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs |