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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
polio | n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability | |
vaccine | n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.) | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
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. | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
hail | v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
smallpox | n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
genetic | adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
jet | n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances | |
cripple | v: to cause severe damage or injury that greatly impairs someone’s ability to function or move; to weaken or undermine | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
poliomyelitis | n: a viral disease caused by the poliovirus, often affecting the nervous system and leading to paralysis (= being unable to move the body) or muscle weakness | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
snuff | n: finely ground tobacco that is inhaled through the nose as a form of tobacco use; a type of scented tobacco that is often used for aromatic purposes in candles or incense; (verb) to extinguish or put out | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
payoff | n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk | |
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 | |
humanitarian | adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
congressperson | n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination) | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
forego | v: to precede or go before something in time or order; to give up, relinquish or do without something, usually by choice or obligation | |
vaccinate | v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
fragile | adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged | |
deteriorate | v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
vial | n: a small glass container, especially one containing liquid medicine or perfume | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
telltale | adj: revealing or betraying information or evidence; serving as a sign or indicator of something | |
rash | n: any red spot of the skin, caused by a disease or reaction to something; (adjective) marked by defiance and not caring about risk or consequences | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
coordinated | adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together | |
peacetime | n: the state of a country or the world during a period when there is no war | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
headlong | adv: with great speed or force; in a rush, or without caution | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
slum | n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect | |
trek | n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot | |
swelter | v: to feel extremely hot and uncomfortable | |
dodge | v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
cease | v: to stop an action or event | |
truce | n: a cessation or suspension of hostilities between warring parties, usually for a specified period, as a treaty, armistice, or other agreement | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
unfold | v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
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 | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
rotary | adj: relating to, revolving around, or characterized by rotation or a revolving motion | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
vitamin | n: any of a group of organic compounds that are essential in small quantities to the diet and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body | |
measles | n: a highly infectious viral disease that causes fever, red spots on the skin, and other flu-like symptoms, typically affects children | |
malaria | n: a severe disease caused by a parasite that is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
irrespective | adv: without taking something into account; regardless of | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
stronghold | n: a fortress or secure place that is difficult to capture, especially one used as a center of military operations | |
horrific | adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying | |
reservoir | n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
gutsy | adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges | |
frustration | n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
seductive | adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief | |
premise | n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
crutch | n: a device used to provide support or stability to a person with limited mobility or strength, such as a cane, walker, or pair of crutches; anything that is relied upon excessively or used as a way of avoiding difficulty or responsibility | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
nursery | n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes | |
rhyme | n: a word or phrase that has the same last sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songwriting | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
vain | adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
buckle | v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
satellite | n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc. | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
basin | n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
committee | n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization | |
tactics | n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports | |
bang | v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise | |
buck | n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
berserk | adj: in a state of wild, frenzied, or unrestrained behavior; acting or behaving in a violent, irrational, or uncontrollable manner | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
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 | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
doable | adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true | |
stark | adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
capitalize | v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something | |
enthusiasm | n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
crossroad | n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
generosity | n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely |