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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
glean | v: to collect information, knowledge, etc., in small amounts and often with difficulty; to gather, as natural products | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
nonviolence | n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
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 | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
victor | n: one who wins a game, competition, election, war, etc. | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
tactics | n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
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 | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
dictator | n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force | |
repress | v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
discourse | n: any form of communication in speech or writing | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
likelihood | n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
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 | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
destruction | n: the act of causing so much damage to something | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
grove | n: a small group of trees growing closely together | |
cemetery | n: a burial ground or graveyard; a place where dead bodies are buried | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
enclose | v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
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 | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
stack | n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
bulldoze | v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way | |
uproot | v: to remove or pull out by the roots, especially a plant or tree; to displace or remove someone or something from a particular place or position | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
acumen | n: the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions, especially when it comes to business or financial matters | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
unarmed | adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
indomitable | adj: impossible to defeat, discourage or subdue; unconquerable; unyielding in spirit | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
misunderstand | v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
adept | adj: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude to do something quite difficult | |
surreptitious | adj: kept secret or done in a way that avoids attention, often because it is seen as dishonest or inappropriate | |
manipulative | adj: characterized by the use of shrewd, cunning, or deceptive tactics to control or influence others, often in a self-serving or unethical manner | |
derogatory | adj: expressing a low opinion; insulting | |
confrontation | n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
influential | adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
confrontational | adj: characterized by a readiness to confront others, particularly in a challenging or aggressive manner; inclined to argue or disagree rather than compromise or find common ground | |
irresistible | adj: impossible to resist or refuse; very attractive, appealing, or compelling | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
uprising | n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority | |
intifada | n: an Arabic term meaning “uprising” or “shaking off,” specifically referring to a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation in the late 20th century, marked by civil disobedience, protests, and acts of violence | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
coverage | n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides | |
cocktail | n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal | |
tire | v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
mobilize | v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose | |
committee | n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
concerted | adj: involving the joint activity of more than one person, government, country, etc. | |
withdraw | v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something | |
consent | n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
strive | v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something | |
self-sufficient | adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others | |
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 | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
deport | v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
leaflet | n: a small, thin piece of paper or other material, often used for advertising or informational purposes; a small branch or part of a leaf | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
longevity | n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
spokesperson | n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
omit | v: to leave out or exclude something; to fail to do something that is expected or required | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
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 | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes |