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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
reactionary | adj: relating to or advocating a return to a previous state of affairs or method of doing things, typically one that is seen as outdated or regressive | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
authenticity | n: the quality of being real or genuine | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
masterpiece | n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement | |
impressionism | n: a style of art and literature that seeks to capture the fleeting momentary sensations and impressions of perception rather than objective reality or formal structure | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
canvas | n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
fractal | n: a complex geometric pattern or shape that repeats itself on smaller and smaller scales, often occurring in nature or mathematical equations | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
offline | adj: not connected to the internet | |
subvert | v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
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 | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
trivial | adj: of little value or importance | |
counterfeit | adj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic | |
magnetic | adj: having the properties of attracting or repelling certain materials containing iron or steel | |
stripe | n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
emboss | v: to decorate or ornament a surface with raised designs, patterns, or figures; to give a three-dimensional appearance to a material or surface; to impress or stamp a design onto a material, often with a raised effect | |
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 | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
debit | n: an entry in a financial account that represents money owed or transferred out of the account; a payment card or other means of withdrawing funds from a bank account | |
insidious | adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way | |
perverse | adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
dispute | n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one | |
birch | n: a slender, hardy tree with smooth bark and narrow branches, native to northern regions | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
subversive | adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
gig | n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
arrange | v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something | |
pervert | v: to change the inherent purpose or function of something; to influence somebody to behave in morally unacceptable ways; to corrupt or lead astray; (noun) a person who engages in sexual behavior or has sexual interests that are considered abnormal or deviant by society | |
vicar | n: a member of the clergy in certain Christian churches, typically Anglican, who is responsible for the religious needs of parishioners in a particular district | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
paradox | n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange; | |
jam | n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit | |
disclosure | n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
cheerleader | n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines | |
inbox | n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
password | n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
amendment | n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
delete | v: to remove something, especially that has been written; to wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
insecure | adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety | |
inappropriate | adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
harass | v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
inflame | v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
frenzy | n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
glove | n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger | |
trousers | n: a pair of leg coverings that extends from the waist to the ankles covering each leg separately, often referred to as pants | |
badge | n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations | |
nonsense | n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
rogue | n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly | |
whistleblower | n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people | |
meaningless | adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose | |
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 | |
surgeon | n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
anonymity | n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
log-in | v: to enter one’s username and password or other credentials to gain access to a computer system, website, or other digital services; (noun) the process of gaining access to a computer system, network, or website by entering a username and password | |
outline | v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something | |
transact | v: to carry out or conduct a business or other transaction; to complete or fulfill an agreement, deal, or contract | |
etcetera | n: used to indicate that some other unspecified items or things could be included besides those already mentioned; and so on | |
resurgence | n: the return or growth of something after a period of decline or disappearance | |
solvable | adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
beacon | n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning | |
enlightenment | n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge | |
psychic | adj: relating to or capable of extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena; relating to the mind or mental processes | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
passport | n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something | |
bouncer | n: a person employed at a nightclub, bar, or similar establishment to check patrons for membership or age and to enforce rules of behavior, often through physical means if necessary; a type of shoe with a thick, resilient sole | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
utility | n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
fingerprint | n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person | |
template | n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
id | n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card | |
disclose | v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly | |
gadget | n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job | |
subscription | n: the act of signing up to receive something, typically a publication, service, etc., regularly | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
toothbrush | n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
futurist | n: a person who studies or predicts trends and developments, particularly in science, technology, or social systems, to anticipate what the future may hold | |
extensible | adj: capable of being extended, stretched, or expanded; able to be enlarged, broadened, or lengthened | |
permission | n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur | |
symmetry | n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis | |
proximity | n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
oyster | n: a bivalve mollusk with a rough irregular shell, often eaten raw or cooked, and sometimes used as a pearl-producing animal or a source of mother-of-pearl | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
nexus | n: a connection or link between things or people; the central or most important point or focus; a connected series of events or ideas | |
mum | n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
counterintuitive | adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest | |
cryptography | n: the study of the techniques and methods used for secure communication and information processing, particularly using codes and ciphers | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
certificate | n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
wireless | adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals | |
festival | n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works | |
prosaic | adj: lacking excitement, imagination, or originality; dull, ordinary, or commonplace; relating to or characteristic of prose rather than poetry | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
copyright | n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work |