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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
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. | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
nun | n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community | |
disgust | n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
slap | v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
caricature | n: a representation or depiction of someone or something that exaggerates or distorts certain features or characteristics for comic or satirical effect; a picture, description, or imitation that is amusingly exaggerated or distorted | |
popularity | n: the state of being widely accepted, admired, or appreciated by many people | |
fancy | v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy | |
gadget | n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
collage | n: a work of art composed by assembling various materials, such as photographs, newspaper clippings, and other objects, onto a surface; any composition made by combining various distinct elements | |
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 | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
hippie | n: a person who follows a counterculture movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by the advocacy of nonviolence, communal living, and a rejection of traditional American values | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
ivy | n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings | |
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 | |
decal | n: a decorative or informative sticker or transfer, usually designed to be applied to a surface, commonly used for branding, identification, or as a form of personal expression | |
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 | |
ambassador | n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
hijack | v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
worldview | n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world | |
onward | adj: moving or continuing forward; progressing | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
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 | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
wed | v: to marry someone | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
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 | |
spontaneous | adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
patron | n: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc. | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
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 | |
layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
remaining | adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
alter | v: to cause to change or make different | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
hesitant | adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision | |
presentation | n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise | |
naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
lifeline | n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
ghastly | adj: causing great horror or fear; shockingly unpleasant or bad | |
effigy | n: a representation of a person or thing, especially in the form of sculpture | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
flamenco | n: a traditional Spanish dance form characterized by dramatic movements, rapid footwork, and often accompanied by guitar music and singing | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
epiphany | n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
velocity | n: the rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, often measured in meters per second (m/s) | |
circus | n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
ruthless | adj: lacking in pity or compassion; willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, regardless of the consequences for others | |
robin | n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
billboard | n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads | |
humongous | adj: extremely large; gigantic; huge; excessively big | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
apartment | n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
reciprocate | v: to give, feel, or show in response to something that has been given, felt, or shown; to respond to a kind or friendly gesture by doing something similar in return; to exchange or interchange in a reciprocal manner | |
con | n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something | |
geek | n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
installation | n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position | |
makeup | n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance | |
jewelry | n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches | |
tribute | n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
carver | n: a person who carves, cuts, or sculpts wood, stone, or other materials; a tool or instrument used for cutting or carving | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
exuberant | adj: full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; lively, animated, or unrestrained in behavior or expression; characterized by abundant growth or profuse production | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
abscess | n: a localized collection of pus that forms as a result of a bacterial or fungal infection, typically causing swelling, pain, and inflammation; a cavity or sore filled with pus | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
collector | n: a person who collects or gathers objects as a hobby or for personal interest; someone who accumulates or acquires a specific type of item | |
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 | |
politic | adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions | |
autobiographical | adj: relating to or based on the experiences, thoughts, or life story of oneself; about one’s own life history or personal narrative | |
closet | n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
masculinity | n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, assertiveness, and so on; the state of being male or manly | |
activism | n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
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 | |
reborn | adj: brought back to life in a new form or with a new nature | |
lease | n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment | |
studied | adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned | |
dysfunction | n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
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. | |
whimsical | adj: unusual and not severe in a way that might be funny or annoying; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason | |
incest | n: the act of engaging in sexual activity with a close relative, such as a parent, sibling, or cousin; a taboo or prohibited activity in many cultures and societies | |
capable | adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise | |
assure | v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
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 | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
bald | adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair | |
whip | v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc. | |
crown | n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones | |
backpack | n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers |