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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
airborne | adj: moved or conveyed by or through the air; in the air | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
diarrhea | n: a common digestive disorder with the frequent passage of loose, watery stools that can be caused by various factors such as infections, food poisoning, and certain medications | |
malnutrition | n: the condition of having an improper or inadequate diet, typically resulting in weakness, illness, and developmental problems; the state of being undernourished or lacking essential nutrients | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
fir | n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
respiratory | adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
appalling | adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant | |
burning | adj: intense or scorching heat | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
stove | n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
nanotube | n: a tube-shaped structure that is composed of very small particles, typically with a diameter of a few nanometers; nanotubes are used in a variety of applications, including electronics and materials science | |
macro | n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system | |
charcoal | n: a black, porous substance made by burning wood or other organic matter in the absence of air, often used for drawing or cooking | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
deforest | v: to clear an area of forest or trees | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
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; | |
stabilize | v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
ignorant | adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
corps | n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
compress | v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space | |
briquette | n: a compact block or piece of fuel, typically made from coal, charcoal, or biomass, used as a source of heat or fuel in various appliances and industries | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
throughput | n: the amount of material or information that can be processed by a system or organization over a given period of time | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
discotheque | n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
paperwork | n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents | |
readily | adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly | |
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 | |
sugarcane | n: a tall, tropical grass that is grown for its sweet, juice-filled stalks, which are used to make sugar and other products | |
bagasse | n: the fibrous residue left after extracting juice from sugarcane or similar plant material, often used as a biofuel or in the production of paper and board products | |
nutritional | adj: of or relating to the substance required by the body to maintain health and growth | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
kiln | n: an oven or furnace used for baking, drying, or firing clay, pottery, bricks, or other materials; typically made of brick or refractory material and heated with wood, coal, or gas | |
gallon | n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
restrict | v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
sticky | adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid | |
porridge | n: a hot cereal dish made from boiled grains or legumes, typically oats, rice, or cornmeal, often served with milk or sweeteners | |
cassava | n: (also “manioc”) a starchy, tuberous root plant that is native to South America and is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world | |
yucca | n: a type of plant belonging to the Agave family, typically found in arid regions, with long, pointed leaves and tall stalks of white flowers. Some species of yucca have edible parts and are used for various purposes, including food, medicine, and landscaping | |
tapioca | n: a starchy substance derived from the cassava plant, typically used in cooking and baking as a thickening agent or as the base for puddings or desserts | |
starch | n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
dung | n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement | |
biomass | n: the total quantity of living matter in a given unit of environment, including plants, animals, and microorganisms | |
affected | adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere | |
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 | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
locally | adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community | |
wheat | n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc | |
straw | n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc. | |
manure | n: organic matter, such as animal dung or decaying plant material, used as fertilizer to improve the fertility of soil; animal waste material used as fertilizer | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
side-by-side | adj: describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other, in close proximity, and typically in a parallel manner; (adverb) next to each other, with one thing positioned close to the other | |
comparison | n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things | |
crumble | v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
accessible | adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen | |
marketplace | n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
portion | n: one component of a larger entity | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
cob | n: a type of bread made from cornmeal, traditionally associated with Native American cuisine; the central hub or axis of a wheel or turbine; a small, delicately built horse, typically used for riding or light work | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
nick | n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
commentary | n: an expression or explanation of opinions or observations on a particular subject, event, or situation; detailed analysis or explanation provided in writing or orally | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
wright | n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal | |
zero-sum | adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
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 | |
excess | n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable | |
trade-off | n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
roofing | n: the material used in the construction of roofs | |
fetch | v: to go and bring back something or someone; to retrieve or obtain something | |
workforce | n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. | |
entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
poultry | n: domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, meat, or feathers | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
blacksmith | n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
disinfect | v: to clean something using chemicals or other materials that kill germs or bacteria, making it safe and free from harmful microorganisms | |
bottleneck | n: a narrow or busy section of road or a junction where the traffic often gets slower and stops; anything that slows down development or progress, especially in business or industry | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window |