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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
aboriginal | adj: relating to the people, culture, or history of the original inhabitants of a particular region, especially before the arrival of colonizers or settlers; indigenous | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
custodian | n: a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a building, institution, or collection; a guardian or keeper of something valuable or important | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
chaperon | n: a person, typically an older woman, who accompanies and supervises a younger woman or a group of young people in social situations to ensure proper behavior; (verb) to accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, on a social occasion to ensure their safety and proper behavior | |
snitch | v: to inform on or betray someone, usually to authorities or figures of authority, especially for personal gain or advantage | |
outfit | n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc. | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
clutch | v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly | |
newfound | adj: newly discovered or acquired | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
proximity | n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
exploitation | n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | |
genocide | n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
filthy | adj: dirty or unclean, often to an extreme or offensive degree; morally offensive or obscene | |
stain | v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
obsession | n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person | |
mimic | v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
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 | |
ascension | n: the act of rising or ascending, particularly to a higher level of power, status, or spiritual enlightenment; in Christian theology, the bodily rising of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his resurrection | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
underrepresented | adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
uphold | v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc. | |
kinship | n: the state or fact of being related to someone | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
monolithic | adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity | |
waist | n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals | |
porcelain | n: a ceramic material that is formed by heating a mixture of clay and other substances to high temperatures, resulting in a hard, smooth, white, and translucent material that is often used in the manufacture of dishes, vases, and other decorative objects | |
slender | adj: thin and delicate, often in an attractive way | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
defiant | adj: showing bold resistance or disobedience to authority, rules, or norms | |
epitome | n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type | |
revered | v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
tribe | n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
abundant | adj: present in great quantity | |
furious | adj: extremely angry; full of rage | |
colonist | n: a person who lives in or is sent to establish a colony (= a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful entity) a new country or area | |
troll | n: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat | |
salmon | n: a type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans | |
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 | |
wasteful | adj: characterized by excessive or unnecessary use or consumption; using resources or materials inefficiently or inappropriately, resulting in unnecessary waste or expense | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
etiquette | n: a set of rules and norms governing polite and proper behavior in social situations or professional contexts | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
conform | v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
attire | n: clothing, especially for a particular occasion or purpose | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
corset | n: a tightly fitting undergarment worn to shape the torso, particularly to create an hourglass figure by compressing the waist and supporting the bust | |
gown | n: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
pearl | n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem | |
ochre | n: a natural earth pigment that ranges in color from yellow to reddish-brown, often used as a dye and in early forms of painting and art | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
indigenize | v: to make something indigenous or native to a particular place or culture; to adapt or modify something to suit a particular cultural context or environment | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
divinity | n: the state or quality of being divine; the state of being a god or goddess; the study of religious beliefs and practices | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
sunrise | n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
daylight | n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
sunset | n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
astronomy | n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
lore | n: traditional knowledge, stories, or beliefs, often passed down through oral tradition; a body of knowledge or tradition that is often considered to be mythological or legendary in nature | |
flora | n: all the plants in a particular region or time, typically regarded as a whole | |
fauna | n: the animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
discomfort | n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
obtain | v: to get something, especially by making a great effort | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
pathological | adj: relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease or disorder; extreme or abnormal in a way that is harmful or unhealthy | |
unrest | n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
antidote | n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease | |
unity | n: the condition of being together or in agreement | |
reintroduce | v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
everlasting | adj: lasting forever or indefinitely; eternal or infinite in duration, also used to describe something unchanging, constant, or enduring |