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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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den | n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
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 | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
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 | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
iguana | n: a large tropical lizard with a ridge of spines down its back and a long tail, native to the Americas | |
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 | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
energetic | adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy | |
disappointment | n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes | |
intake | n: the act or process of taking food, air, etc., into your body through the mouth; the amount of food, air, or another substance that you take into your body | |
businessperson | n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive | |
distinguished | adj: (used of persons or their work) standing above others in quality, attainment, or reputation | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
colonel | n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general | |
regiment | n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine | |
sergeant | n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
gargoyle | n: a grotesque or monstrous decorative figure, usually carved from stone, that is often used as a waterspout or ornamental feature on the exterior of a building, typically a cathedral or a Gothic-style structure | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
downtown | adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city | |
depress | v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active | |
dismal | adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair | |
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 | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
handover | n: the act of transferring something, such as authority, control, or possession, from one entity or individual to another | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
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 | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
union | n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
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 | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
prosperity | n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
sectarian | adj: relating to a group or faction that is narrowly focused on its own religious, political, or ideological beliefs, often at the expense of others or in opposition to differing viewpoints | |
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 | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
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. | |
parliamentary | adj: of or relating to a parliament (= a legislative body) or the system of government it is a part of | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
vigorous | adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought | |
judiciary | n: persons who administer or enforce justice | |
corrupt | adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
ineffective | adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result | |
unpopular | adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
sub-Saharan | adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert | |
compatible | adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched | |
unstable | adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
mob | n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals | |
ransack | v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner | |
provincial | adj: of or relating to a local government; having characteristics or views that are narrow in scope or limited by a narrow outlook | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
absurd | adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
imposing | adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size | |
contrary | n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
enshrine | v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect | |
extremist | n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
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 | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
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 | |
interim | adj: serving as a temporary or provisional measure or arrangement; intended to be in place only for a limited time or until a permanent solution can be found; occurring in the meantime or in between two major events or periods | |
sheikh | n: a title given to the leader or ruler of an Arab tribe, village, or Islamic community, commonly used in the Arabian Peninsula and some other parts of the Middle East | |
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 | |
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 | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or 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 | |
villager | n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community | |
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.; | |
dubious | adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
prosperous | adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune | |
monarchy | n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority | |
instrumental | adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
stimming | n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation | |
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 | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
intrinsic | adj: belonging naturally; essential | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
vivify | v: to bring to life; to make something more lively, vibrant, or animated | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
penguin | n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
omniscient | adj: having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
energize | v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate | |
banquet | n: a lavish meal or feast, often for a large group of people, and often accompanied by entertainment and celebration | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
enthrone | v: to install or seat someone on a throne, thereby making them the official ruler or leader; to elevate someone to a position of power or authority | |
drama | n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage | |
lop | v: to cut off or remove a part of something, usually a branch, in a rough or hasty manner | |
throne | n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
communion | n: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
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 | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
mediate | v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
vibrant | adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm |