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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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oblivious | adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful | |
cluster | n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit | |
corrugated | adj: having ridges, grooves, or folds that run parallel to one another, often used to describe materials like cardboard or metal | |
unpaved | adj: describing a surface or road that is not covered in the pavement or made of a hard, smooth surface | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
pony | n: a small horse | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
makeup | n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
salon | n: a place for social gathering, especially for exchanging ideas and discussing artistic or cultural matters; a place of beauty treatment, such as a hair salon | |
greet | v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
chitchat | n: casual, informal conversation; small talk or gossip | |
transgender | adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth | |
exemplify | v: to serve as a typical example of something | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
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 | |
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 | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
dichotomy | n: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; a sharp contrast between two opposing and mutually exclusive categories or concepts | |
immovable | adj: firmly fixed in place; unable to be moved or changed easily; unyielding or inflexible | |
negotiable | adj: capable of being discussed and agreed upon; able to be changed or altered through negotiation | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
genital | adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
permissive | adj: allowing or characterized by a tolerance for behavior that is unorthodox or unacceptable | |
accommodation | n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances | |
variance | n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
entrenched | adj: established firmly and securely | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
Catholicism | n: the faith, doctrines, and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, characterized by belief in the Holy Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, the authority of the Pope, and the sacraments | |
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 | |
animism | n: the belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a spiritual essence or soul; a belief system that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things and the natural world | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
reside | v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time | |
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 | |
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 | |
revered | v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
archives | n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
egalitarian | adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has | |
companion | n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
approval | n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
prerogative | n: a special right or privilege that is exclusive to a particular group or person; a discretionary power or authority that is granted by law or custom | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
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 | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
herb | n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes | |
divine | adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred | |
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 | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
exorcism | n: the act of forcibly driving out an evil spirit or demon from a person or place, typically through a ritualistic ceremony or prayer | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
chronicle | n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation | |
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 | |
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 | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
masculine | adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men | |
effeminate | adj: having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy, softness, and a lack of strength or assertiveness | |
ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
weave | v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
sew | v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle | |
juicy | adj: containing much liquid, often used to describe fresh fruit or meat; interesting or exciting, often because it is scandalous or revealing | |
deduce | v: to arrive at an answer, a conclusion, or a decision by reasoning | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
variant | n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type | |
clash | n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
sensibility | n: mental responsiveness and awareness toward something | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
friar | n: a member of a religious community who lives a contemplative or ascetic lifestyle, often associated with the Roman Catholic or Anglican Church; a medieval European monk who traveled and preached in rural areas | |
celibate | adj: abstaining from sexual relations, typically for religious reasons; unmarried or single | |
deficient | adj: lacking something needed or normal | |
malformed | adj: having an abnormal or distorted shape or structure, often due to a genetic mutation or developmental pattern | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
compile | v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc. | |
manuscript | n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
codex | n: a manuscript book, especially one written in the medieval period, before the invention of printing | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
prude | n: a person who is excessively modest or easily offended by matters related to sex or nudity | |
impotent | adj: lacking power or ability to change things or to influence a situation | |
reproductive | adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants | |
carnal | adj: relating to physical or bodily needs, desires, or appetites, particularly sexual ones | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
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 | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
constitute | v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
nonbinary | adj: someone who does not identify as a man or a woman; not relating to, composed of, or including only two things | |
passport | n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
prevailing | adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
anchor | n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
erroneous | adj: containing errors; mistaken or incorrect; based on faulty reasoning or information | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
reel | n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound | |
cram | v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space | |
neat | adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
valid | adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal |