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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
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.; | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
anguish | n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
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 | |
insecure | adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety | |
prolong | v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
exhaustion | n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength | |
irritable | adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
onslaught | n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative | |
ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
mourning | n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
absent | adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time | |
exemplify | v: to serve as a typical example of something | |
erotic | adj: relating to or arousing sexual desire or excitement; considered taboo or provocative | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
pendulum | n: a weight hung from a fixed point used to regulate the movement of a clock or other mechanism | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
hinge | n: a joint that holds the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. and allows it to open or close | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
emphasis | n: particular importance or significance that is given to something | |
cordon | n: a line or circle of police, soldiers, or other guards preventing access to or from an area; a barrier or blockade | |
happenstance | n: an occurrence that happens by chance; a fortuitous event, or a coincidence | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
vibrate | v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
routine | n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
delineate | v: to describe or portray something in detail; to clearly and precisely define the boundaries or outline of something | |
demarcate | v: (another term for demark) to set, mark, or draw the boundaries or limits of something | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
antidote | n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease | |
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 | |
puppy | n: a young dog, usually less than a year old | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
coworker | n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
commute | v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work | |
enliven | v: to make something more interesting, active, or appealing; to give life or energy to something, often by adding new or creative elements | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
spontaneity | n: the quality or state of being spontaneous; the act of behaving or acting in an impulsive, uninhibited, or unplanned manner | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
regain | v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
merge | v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
mute | adj: silent; not speaking or unable to speak; not expressed or articulated | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
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 | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
carving | n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
gym | n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
exhausted | adj: extremely tired | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
jack | n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
whisk | v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
stressor | n: something that causes stress or emotional tension | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
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 | |
sociologist | n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society | |
apt | adj: having a natural talent, inclination, or tendency for a particular activity, skill, or trait; appropriate or fitting for a specific situation or purpose | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
abnormal | adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
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 | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
reliance | n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone | |
interdependence | n: the fact or state of depending on each other | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
vocabulary | n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
indicator | n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
inviting | adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
foster | v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
fracture | n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
mastery | n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity | |
certainty | n: the state of being certain | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
polarization | n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles | |
worldview | n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
distill | v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements | |
in-person | adv: taking place with someone physically present together in the same place rather than on the phone, e-mail, or video link: | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
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 | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
cultivate | v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like |