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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
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 | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
export | v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
emit | v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc. | |
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 | |
throne | n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen | |
liberal | adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
preoccupied | adj: having one’s thoughts or attention absorbed by something; busy | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
prosperous | adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
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 | |
herd | n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock | |
dairy | n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
embassy | n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based | |
ambassador | n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
hoe | n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle | |
chuck | v: to throw something carelessly or casually; to get rid of something or someone | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
unprecedented | adj: never having been seen, done, or known before | |
clumsy | adj: lacking in grace or skill; awkward; cumbersome | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
peal | v: to sound loudly and resonantly, often in repeated or overlapping sounds; to ring or chime with a loud, clear sound; (noun) a loud ringing of a bell or bells | |
unrestrained | adj: characterized by a lack of control or restraints; behaving in a wild, unruly, or excessive way | |
laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
orgasm | n: the peak of sexual pleasure during sexual activity, which typically involves intense physical and emotional sensations | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
spartan | adj: of or relating to Sparta (= a prominent city-state in Laconia, in ancient Greece) or its people; showing self-discipline and determination, especially in the face of hardship or adversity | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
inevitable | adj: certain to happen and unavoidable | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
unprepared | adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready | |
graham | n: a type of flour made from whole wheat that has had the bran and germ removed and is often used to make crackers or cookies; a cracker made with this type of flour | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
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 | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
interdependence | n: the fact or state of depending on each other | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
sober | adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | |
reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
humiliate | v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information | |
opioid | n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
colony | n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
indifferent | adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral | |
legitimacy | n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
periphery | n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people | |
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 | |
gutsy | adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
arrogant | adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
hypocrisy | n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
union | n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
cyberattack | n: an attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network | |
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 | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
variance | n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
sphere | n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
unilateral | adj: involving or done by only one side or party; decided or performed by one person, group, or country without the agreement or input of others; one-sided or biased | |
dandy | n: a man who is excessively fastidious in his dress and manner; (adjective) very good | |
deep-rooted | adj: firmly established or ingrained at a fundamental or fundamental level; deeply ingrained or deeply seated | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
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 | |
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 | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
diplomat | n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations | |
bilateral | adj: involving two sides or done by two parties together | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
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 | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
fist | n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
unbridled | adj: lacking restraint or control; unrestrained; unchecked, used to describe behaviors, emotions, or actions that are wild, excessive, or uncontrolled | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
aboriginal | adj: relating to the people, culture, or history of the original inhabitants of a particular region, especially before the arrival of colonizers or settlers; indigenous | |
apology | n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
gingerly | adv: carefully or cautiously, often done with delicate handling or light touch; done with extreme care or gentleness to avoid causing damage or pain | |
anxious | adj: worried and nervous | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
summit | n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues | |
reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
prosperity | n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. |