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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
misunderstand | v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
sociopath | n: a person who exhibits a disregard for other people’s rights, feelings, and safety; someone who lacks empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others; sometimes used interchangeably with the term “psychopath” | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
negotiation | n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
solver | n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
systematic | adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans: | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
trove | n: a valuable collection of rare or interesting things, usually on the earth | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
fable | n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson | |
ant | n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups | |
grasshopper | n: large jumping insect; used to symbolize restlessness or ephemerality | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
gutsy | adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges | |
assert | v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true | |
juncture | n: a critical point or moment in time, often indicating a key decision or turning point; a place or point of connection, such as a joint or seam | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
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 | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
grocer | n: a person who owns a shop that sells foodstuffs and some household supplies | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
breach | n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment | |
bully | n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful | |
marital | adj: of or relating to marriage | |
infidelity | n: the quality or state of being unfaithful, especially having sex with someone who is not your partner | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
cousin | n: the child of your aunt or uncle | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
explosive | adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud | |
rift | n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
unstable | adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
exhilarate | v: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited; to fill with energy or a sense of euphoria | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
affinity | n: a natural liking or attraction to something; kinship by marriage or adoption | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
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 | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
takeaway | n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
taboo | adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
absurd | adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical | |
ethic | n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems | |
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 | |
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 | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
membership | n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc. | |
kindergarten | n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
counteract | v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
blithe | adj: lighthearted, carefree, and unconcerned; showing a casual or cheerful indifference to things that may cause concern or worry | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
wallow | v: to lie or roll about in a relaxed, lazy manner; to indulge oneself excessively in something, often in a way that is seen as self-pitying or unproductive; (noun) a state of self-indulgent or self-pitying emotions or behavior | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
esteem | n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
criticism | n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure | |
contempt | n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn | |
disclose | v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
relieve | v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
blob | n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
defang | v: to remove the teeth or fangs from an animal, often as a means of making it less dangerous or aggressive; to remove the power or threat from something by reducing its potency, effectiveness, or danger | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
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 | |
extract | n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
fade | v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
hesitate | v: to pause decision before saying or doing something | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
divulge | v: to reveal or make known something that was previously secret or confidential; to disclose information that was previously concealed or hidden | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
inaction | n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed | |
predominate | v: to be the most powerful, important, or frequent; to be more common or prevalent than others | |
undo | v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific | |
amend | v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
heuristic | adj: relating to a trial-and-error method of problem-solving, often involving learning from one’s mistakes and using feedback to improve one’s approach; also used to describe a problem-solving method or approach that is practical, efficient, or intuitive | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
boggy | adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
linger | v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected | |
duration | n: the length of time something lasts or continues | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
disappointment | n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
provoke | v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect |