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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
cremate | v: to burn a dead body to reduce it to ash, often as part of a funeral or other death-related ritual | |
disclosure | n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
precedent | n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
burial | n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
vulture | n: a large bird of prey with a bald head, sharp beak, and keen eyesight, feeding mainly on carrion (the flesh of dead animals) | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
tidbit | n: a small and interesting or tasty piece of information, news, or gossip; a small and appetizing item of food or delicacy | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
embalm | v: preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals to delay decomposition and make it suitable for display at a funeral | |
cemetery | n: a burial ground or graveyard; a place where dead bodies are buried | |
vegetarian | n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons | |
frantic | adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied | |
inhale | v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
accepting | adj: willing to receive or to take something offered | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
decay | n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
crematory | n: a place or facility used for cremation, where dead bodies are incinerated and reduced to ashes | |
mortician | n: an individual who prepares dead bodies for burial or cremation; a funeral director | |
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 | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
sanitation | n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner | |
beautify | v: to enhance the physical appearance of something by making it more attractive or aesthetically pleasing; to make something more attractive or appealing in general | |
corpse | n: the dead body of a human being | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
exception | n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
messy | adj: disorganized and untidy | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
casket | n: a rectangular container, often made of wood or metal, in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation | |
hardwood | n: the wood of a broadleaf tree, such as oak, ash, or beech, as contrasted to that of conifers | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
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 | |
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 | |
vault | n: a large room or chamber used for storage, often for valuables such as money, documents, or artwork; (verb) to leap or jump over something; to move quickly or suddenly | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
fortress | n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
worm | n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes | |
sanitize | v: to clean or disinfect something to make it safe or hygienic; to remove potentially harmful or sensitive information from a document or communication | |
preservation | n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
formaldehyde | n: a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong, pungent smell used as a preservative and in the manufacture of various products | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
infectious | adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
Ebola | n: a highly contagious and often fatal viral disease that causes severe fever and internal bleeding, primarily occurring in remote areas of Central and West Africa | |
decomposition | n: the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances through natural processes such as decay | |
stink | v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical | |
unpleasant | adj: not enjoyable or comfortable | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
makeup | n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
inject | v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube) | |
dye | v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
environmentalist | n: a person who is concerned with and advocates for the protection of the natural environment | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
pristine | adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination | |
powder | n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles | |
tuxedo | n: (also “tux”) a formal suit of clothing for men, typically consisting of a black jacket with satin lapels and trousers with a stripe down the side, worn with a bow tie | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
reliance | n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
haul | v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
forensic | adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings | |
skeleton | n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
pajama | n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging | |
blond | adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color | |
facial | adj: of or relating to a person’s face | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
spade | n: a gardening tool with a flat, pointed blade used for digging, planting, and moving soil | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
compost | n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
livestock | n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens | |
nutrient | n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
molecule | n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
inorganic | adj: being or consisting of nonliving stuff; chemical compounds that contain no or only trace amounts of carbon | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
chalk | n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
recompose | v: to compose or create again, often by rearranging or reassembling existing elements; to regain composure or emotional stability | |
nourish | v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy | |
postmortem | adj: relating to or occurring after death; a postmortem examination is a medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or to study the effects of a disease or medical treatment | |
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 | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
savior | n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth | |
conservation | n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity | |
swath | n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something | |
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 | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
decompose | v: to break down or cause to break down over time into simpler substances or elements | |
headstone | n: a marker or monument placed at the head of a grave or burial site, typically inscribed with the name and dates of the person buried there | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
mound | n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap | |
disk | n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
weave | v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them | |
willow | n: a deciduous tree or shrub that is often found near water, characterized by long, flexible, and slender branches and narrow leaves | |
bamboo | n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures | |
shroud | n: a length of cloth or other material used to cover or wrap a dead body; something that conceals or obscures something else, often used metaphorically | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
luxuriate | v: to indulge oneself or take great pleasure in something, often in a lavish or self-indulgent manner; to enjoy something to a great extent, often with a sense of indulgence or extravagance | |
shrub | n: a woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems emerging from the soil | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
seamless | adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
reintroduce | v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
mourning | n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance |