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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
fury | n: intense and often violent anger | |
ballistic | adj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control | |
missile | n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
brandish | v: to wave or display something, typically a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive manner; to exhibit something with pride or enthusiasm | |
joust | n: a medieval sport in which two knights on horseback charge at each other with lances, trying to knock each other off their horses; a heated competition or argument | |
verbal | adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words | |
trump | n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games | |
blackmail | n: the act of demanding money or something else in return for not revealing embarrassing or damaging information | |
embolden | v: to give courage or confidence to someone; to make someone feel brave or empowered; to strengthen or reinforce a position or belief | |
aggression | n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior | |
brash | adj: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way; impetuous; lacking in consideration for consequences or the opinions or feelings of others | |
reluctant | adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
renew | v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption | |
drill | n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
invasion | n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it | |
lull | n: a period of calm or quiet; a temporary cessation of activity, noise, or music; a soothing sound or movement that induces sleep or relaxation | |
complacency | n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
haunt | v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
veil | n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure | |
arsenal | n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor | |
spokesperson | n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public | |
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 | |
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 | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
sanction | n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
declaration | n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement | |
shiver | v: to shake or quiver with cold, fear, or excitement; to tremble or vibrate rapidly | |
spine | n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
reckless | adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
mortify | v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
destructive | adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
macabre | adj: gruesome, grisly; relating to death | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
assured | adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
purport | v: to claim or suggest that something is true or has a particular character or quality; (noun) the intended meaning of a communication | |
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 | |
deter | v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
discredit | v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable | |
puzzling | adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
no-fly | n: a situation in which planes are not allowed to take off or land at a particular airport or in particular airspace; a list of individuals who are prohibited from flying due to security concerns | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
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. | |
confrontation | n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
egregious | adj: outstandingly bad or shocking; conspicuously or outrageously bad or reprehensible | |
annihilate | v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist | |
indiscriminately | adv: done without any distinction or selection; randomly or without careful consideration | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
outdated | adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
decipher | v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
certainty | n: the state of being certain | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
unchecked | adj: not restrained or controlled; not examined or scrutinized; allowed to proceed without restraint or interference | |
peril | n: serious and great danger or risk | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
indicator | n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
quo | n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
discourse | n: any form of communication in speech or writing | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
relegate | v: to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important status or place; to demote | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
ripple | n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
humanitarian | adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare | |
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 | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
brainpower | n: intellectual or cognitive ability; mental capacity or intelligence | |
know-how | n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
neuroscience | n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system | |
involvement | n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
thwart | v: to prevent something from happening or succeeding | |
ingenuity | n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage |