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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
debrief | v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
allegation | n: an assertion or claim that is made without proof or evidence; a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal but which has not been proven in a court of law | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
unconscious | adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
assault | n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
preface | n: an introduction or preliminary statement, particularly to a book or other written work, that provides context or sets out the author’s purpose or perspective | |
disclaim | v: to deny any responsibility or connection with something; to renounce or give up any claim to something | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
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 | |
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 | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
heterosexual | adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
scout | n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
yoga | n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation | |
quarterback | n: the player in American football who typically leads the offense and is responsible for calling plays, passing the ball, and directing the team’s overall strategy on the field | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
ray | n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
velvet | n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
disrespect | n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
chick | n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
mortify | v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires | |
sprint | v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
autopilot | n: a system that automatically controls the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
audacity | n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless | |
pawn | n: a piece in the game of chess that can be moved only forward and captured only diagonally; (verb) leave as a guarantee in return for money | |
preach | v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience | |
inviting | adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
cringe | v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
alpha | n: the first letter in the Greek alphabet; in social and group dynamics, the highest or most dominant member of a group or social hierarchy | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
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 | |
broaden | v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal. | |
dorm | n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus | |
trench | n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water | |
foremost | adj: most important, leading, or prominent | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
introspective | adj: characterized by a tendency to reflect on one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions, often with a deep or philosophical level of analysis and introspection | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
glorify | v: to praise or honor something or someone, often in an exaggerated or overly positive way; to elevate or exalt something or someone to a higher status or position | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
hijack | v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence | |
cologne | n: a perfumed liquid typically made from essential oils and alcohol and used to give a pleasant scent to the body or living space | |
ken | n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know | |
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 | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
constitution | n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something | |
self-respect | n: a feeling of being proud of and confident in yourself | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
consensus | n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole | |
achievable | adj: possible to accomplish or attain | |
bang | v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise | |
feminism | n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
glazed | adj: having a shiny surface or coating, as if covered in glass; having a dull, blank expression | |
memorize | v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
imbue | v: to inspire or permeate something or someone with a particular feeling or quality; to saturate or fill something with a specific color, taste, or smell | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
possession | n: the state or fact of owning or having something | |
contingent | adj: possible but not certain to occur; (noun) a group of people or things that are present or available to do something if it is needed | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
reel | n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
validate | v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved | |
consent | n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority | |
bystander | n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene | |
shiny | adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface | |
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 | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
intervene | v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
wan | adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
sketchy | adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
crucify | v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
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 | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
triage | n: the process of sorting or categorizing patients or other items by severity or priority to determine the order in which they should be treated or handled | |
band-aid | n: a small strip or patch of adhesive material, with a sterile gauze pad in the center, used to cover a minor wound or injury and help promote healing | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
tuition | n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
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 | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
mandatory | adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
league | n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
draft | n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form | |
conviction | n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | |
superhero | n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public | |
auditorium | n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
gladiator | n: a person who fought in ancient Rome’s public contests, typically armed with weapons and wearing armor to entertain audiences | |
occasion | n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard |