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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
biodegrade | v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi | |
reuse | v: to use something again or more than once | |
recyclability | n: the degree to which a material or product can be reused or repurposed after it has served its original function, without requiring significant modifications or environmental harm | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
expense | n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something | |
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 | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
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 | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
dictate | v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
intuitive | adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
folklore | n: traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and songs of a community, passed down orally | |
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 | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
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 | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
interrelated | adj: closely connected or related to each other | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
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 | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
peck | v: to strike or bite someone or something repeatedly, usually with the beak or bill; to give a quick, small kiss or nibble | |
interlocking | adj: fitting or locking together in a way that makes a continuous and secure whole | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
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 | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
bust | v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc. | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
degrade | v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
cellulose | n: a complex carbohydrate that is the main structural component of plant cell walls and fibers; a substance used to make paper, textiles, and other materials | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
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 | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
oxide | n: a chemical compound that contains at least one oxygen atom and one other element | |
landfill | n: a site for the disposal of waste materials | |
anaerobic | adj: living or occurring in the absence of oxygen; relating to or involving a process that does not require oxygen | |
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 | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
compact | adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual | |
methane | n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
lettuce | n: a leafy vegetable that is often used as a base for salads or sandwiches; it has green leaves and a mild flavor | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
fossil | n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
alleviate | v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
bin | n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
serial | adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
refrigerator | n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
cubic | adj: having the shape of a cube or being of three dimensions; measured in units that are the third power of a linear unit | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
insane | adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill | |
annum | n: a term used to refer to a period of one year, often used in financial contexts | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
simplistic | adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms | |
contributor | n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
crisp | adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating | |
soggy | adj: soaked with or full of moisture, especially to the point of being heavy or waterlogged; soft and wet due to saturation with liquid; lacking firmness or crispness due to excessive moisture | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
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 | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
astronomical | adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude | |
phosphorus | n: a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15 that is a non-metallic, highly reactive, and luminescent element | |
fertilizer | n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
sunlight | n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
fridge | n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh | |
reconsider | v: to think about a decision or opinion again to | |
modernity | n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
halve | v: to divide something into two equal parts; to reduce something by half its original amount or size | |
kettle | n: a metal container with a lid and handle, used for boiling water or other liquids over a heat source, commonly used for making tea or cooking pasta or soup | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
calculated | adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance | |
ubiquitous | adj: being or existing everywhere at once | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
problematic | adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve | |
reservoir | n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
arena | n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events | |
subscription | n: the act of signing up to receive something, typically a publication, service, etc., regularly | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
disassemble | v: to take apart, dismantle, or separate a device, machine, or other objects into its parts or components | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
e-waste | n: electronic waste, particularly discarded electronic equipment such as computers, smartphones, and televisions | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
trafficking | n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders | |
ramification | n: the act or process of branching out or dividing into branches | |
businessperson | n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive | |
externality | n: a cost or benefit that affects a third party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
expedient | adj: convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral; (noun) a means or method that is chosen as the best or most practical way to achieve a particular result; a resource or device used for convenience or advantage | |
loop | n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself | |
lightweight | adj: composed of thinner and lighter material than average; not severe or impressive | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
viable | adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
parameter | n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data | |
criteria | n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
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 | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow |