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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
unfold | v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
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 | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
drawdown | n: the reduction or depletion of a resource, such as water, as a result of extraction or use; the act of withdrawing funds from an account or asset, typically associated with investment or borrowing | |
scour | v: to clean thoroughly and vigorously by scrubbing or rubbing; to search or examine something thoroughly and systematically | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
retrofit | v: to put a new component or accessory into a machine that did not initially have it when manufactured | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
regenerate | v: to improve or renew an area, institution, system, etc., especially by making it more active or successful | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
inextricable | adj: unable to be separated or escaped from | |
drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
urgency | n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately | |
severity | n: the quality or condition of being severe, strict, or harsh | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
adequate | adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
knit | v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
regenerative | adj: tending to regrow or restore lost or injured tissue | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
anew | adv: in a new or different way | |
inexorable | adj: describing a process or situation that is impossible to stop, prevent, or change; relentless, unyielding, or unstoppable in force or effect | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
displacement | n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
prolong | v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event | |
drought | n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation | |
precipitate | v: to cause something to happen suddenly or unexpectedly; to cause a solid substance to form from a dissolved liquid or gas by means of a chemical reaction or physical process | |
contend | v: to struggle to win or surmount something | |
scarcity | n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
prostitute | n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment | |
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 | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
avert | v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening | |
acre | n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters) | |
smallholding | n: a small farm or estate that the owner or family typically works; often used to describe a farm that is smaller than a standard agricultural unit | |
comp | v: short for “compensate,” meaning to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
disparity | n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
yield | n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
deforest | v: to clear an area of forest or trees | |
ripple | n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
inequity | n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
cultivation | n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
reproductive | adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants | |
autonomy | n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
contraception | n: the use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy, typically by blocking fertilization or implantation of a fertilized egg, which options include contraceptives, condoms, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and sterilization procedures | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
curb | v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
thereby | adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions | |
inhabit | v: to live in a specific location; to reside | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
comprise | v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
segment | n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
outsize | adj: larger or more extensive than what is considered average or normal; of an unusually large size or amount | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
affluent | adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
proverb | n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
philanthropic | adj: characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or providing charitable aid; of or relating to the practice of philanthropy | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
unjust | adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
reshape | v: to change the form or structure of something | |
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 | |
crave | v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely | |
checklist | n: a list of items, tasks, or points to be considered or acted upon, used as a reminder and to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken | |
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 | |
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 | |
superpower | n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
messenger | n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
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 | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something |