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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
fearless | adj: having no fear; brave | |
steel | n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure | |
withstand | v: to resist the effect or impact of something | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
corruptible | adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral | |
untouchable | adj: unable to be touched or approached; beyond reach or influence; belonging to a social caste in India considered too low or impure to be touched or associated with by higher castes | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
cartel | n: a group of businesses or organizations that join together to control the production and distribution of a particular product or service, often to limit competition and increase profits | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
ambassador | n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
detain | v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
garment | n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
leather | n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items | |
guerrilla | n: a member of small, independent soldiers or fighters who engage in irregular, often surprise attacks against enemy forces | |
commando | n: a member of a special military unit or elite force specializing in unconventional warfare or covert operations; a style of clothing or undergarments without a waistband or fabric covering the legs | |
personnel | n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees | |
upright | adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
relive | v: to experience again or bring back the memory of a past event or time | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
ache | v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain | |
insomnia | n: the condition of being unable to sleep, usually a chronic one | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
paranoia | n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
distrust | n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something | |
urge | v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
downpour | n: a heavy rain that often starts suddenly | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
assassin | n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
meridian | n: a circle or imaginary line on the Earth’s surface, running from north to south and passing through both poles | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
barb | n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair | |
lookout | n: a person or group of people who are responsible for watching for danger or other potential threats and warning others of their presence | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
startle | v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
fury | n: intense and often violent anger | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
kidnapping | n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive | |
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 | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
ant | n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
tarantula | n: a large, venomous spider with a round body and long, hairy legs | |
scorpion | n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting | |
anaconda | n: a large non-venomous snake found in South America, known for its impressive size and ability to constrict its prey | |
swallow | v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations | |
jaguar | n: a large animal of the cat family that has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots, mainly found in parts of Central and South America | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
jealousy | n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire | |
resentment | n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly | |
mistrust | v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
piranha | n: a small freshwater fish that inhabit South American rivers that has sharp teeth and eats live animals | |
alligator | n: a large semiaquatic reptile with a long tail, powerful jaws, and rough skin, native to the Americas and China | |
mangrove | n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
linger | v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
secrecy | n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
upstairs | adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building | |
commotion | n: a state of confused and noisy disturbance | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
contagious | adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
frailty | n: the condition of being weak or delicate, often due to age or illness; a weakness or flaw in character or morality | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
handcuff | n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
commander | n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force | |
gag | v: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others | |
shriek | v: to make a loud and high-pitched cry or scream, often in response to a sudden shock, surprise, or pain; to shout or protest loudly and forcefully | |
regain | v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away | |
vibrate | v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side | |
referendum | n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue | |
Brexit | n: (short for “British exit”) the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), which originates from a nationwide referendum held in the UK on June 23, 2016, in which 51.9% of voters chose to leave the EU | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
soar | v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease |