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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
humility | n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
profitable | adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
slum | n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
exhausted | adj: extremely tired | |
twinkle | v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
salary | n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month | |
administrator | n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises | |
absenteeism | n: the practice of regularly being absent from work or school, often without a valid reason or justification | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
mind-boggling | adj: extremely surprising or overwhelming and, therefore, difficult to understand or imagine | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
replicate | v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
daunt | v: to intimidate or discourage someone, often by making them feel afraid or uncertain; to lessen someone’s courage, enthusiasm, or spirit | |
heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
rooftop | n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
huddle | v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
orphanage | n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead) | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
contented | adj: feeling or expressing satisfaction and happiness with one’s situation, life, or accomplishments; happy and at peace | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
globalization | n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
adventurous | adj: willing to take risks and try new or difficult things | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
hardy | adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
investigation | n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth | |
vocabulary | n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
pulsar | n: a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation, which can be observed as regular pulses of light | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment 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 | |
curriculum | n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc. | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
cope | v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
hogwash | n: an idea, behavior, argument, etc., that you think is stupid and unacceptable | |
attendance | n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
registration | n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark | |
signature | n: a person’s name, often handwritten, written in a distinctive way as a form of identification or authorization; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is a hallmark or identifying mark of something or someone | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
alcohol | n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
dysfunction | n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine | |
addiction | n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
sober | adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | |
regress | v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
hygiene | n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
worthwhile | adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
vocational | adj: of or relating to an occupation or employment; providing or undergoing training in special skills that prepare you for a particular job | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
duke | n: a noble title given to the highest-ranking hereditary nobleman in certain countries; a male ruler of a particular region or territory; a leader or influential person in a specific field or profession | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
identification | n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
mingle | v: to mix or blend in, especially socially; to associate with others in a friendly, informal manner | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
accent | n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance | |
volleyball | n: a game played by two teams of six players, in which a ball is hit back and forth over a raised net to ground the ball on the opposing team’s side of the court | |
maid | n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work | |
neurology | n: the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system | |
brilliantly | adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively | |
inter | v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
successive | adj: following one after another in a series or sequence; happening or occurring in continuous or consecutive order; consecutive or sequential in nature | |
medal | n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
admission | n: the act of allowing someone to enter or become a member of a group, organization, institution, or place; the act of acknowledging or confessing something, often a truth or a wrongdoing | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
profess | v: to declare openly, often publicly or formally, that one has a particular skill, belief, or feeling; to admit or affirm | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
expression | n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
inquiry | n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest | |
exploration | n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
boggy | adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
kindergarten | n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six | |
thirst | n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something | |
crocodile | n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats | |
giraffe | n: a tall African mammal with a very long neck and legs, typically with distinctive brownish-yellow fur and dark patches; an animal often found in zoos and wildlife preserves | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
arrogance | n: excessive self-confidence or self-importance | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something |