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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
webinar | n: a seminar or presentation that is conducted virtually over the internet, usually with an interactive component that allows for audience participation | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
lighthearted | adj: carefree and cheerful; free from anxiety or seriousness; playful or humorous | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
validate | v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved | |
confluence | n: the point at which two or more streams or rivers come together; a gathering of people or things at a particular location or moment | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
introvert | n: a shy and reticent person | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
quintessence | n: the perfect example of a quality or class | |
frivolous | adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
zero-sum | adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero | |
meaningless | adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
rant | v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
culprit | n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
hypnotize | v: to put someone in a state of hypnosis (= the induction of a state of consciousness in which the mind readily acts on suggestions) | |
disgust | n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
junk | n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition | |
leisure | n: the freedom provided by the absence of pressures or responsibilities | |
appealing | adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
qualify | v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
intentional | adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
nourishing | adj: providing the necessary nutrients or sustenance to support health and growth | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
assure | v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
misconception | n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
conducive | adj: tending to make something likely or possible | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
magnet | n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
cognizant | adj: aware of or knowledgeable about something; having consciousness or recognition of something | |
acronym | n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) | |
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 | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
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 | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
tablet | n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
fritter | n: a small amount of something, often food, that has been battered and fried; a waste of time, money, or resources on unimportant or trivial matters; (verb) to spend frivolously and unwisely | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
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 | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
preschool | adj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
figurine | n: a small ornamental figure, typically made of clay, porcelain, or plastic and often depicting a person or animal | |
couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
inertia | n: the quality or state of being inactive, sluggish, or slow to move or act | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
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 | |
extrovert | n: a person who is outgoing, sociable, and confident | |
clown | n: a performer, typically in a circus, who wears distinctive makeup and costumes and plays practical jokes, and performs tricks or stunts to entertain audiences | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
oriented | adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
carol | n: a song or hymn typically sung at Christmas, often with a joyful or celebratory theme | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
deliberately | adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner | |
rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
rebellion | n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler | |
anecdote | n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person | |
deviant | adj: markedly different or departing from what is normal or expected | |
skinny | adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential | |
dip | v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
laundry | n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
microdose | n: a very small amount of a drug or other substance that is believed to have beneficial effects, particularly about psychoactive substances | |
booster | n: something or someone that supports, promotes, or enhances; a device or substance that improves the performance or effectiveness of something | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
childcare | n: a service involving care for other people’s children | |
sprinkler | n: a device that sprays water over a large area used especially for watering crops or gardens or for firefighting | |
audit | n: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
oxymoron | n: a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as “jumbo shrimp” or “deafening silence” | |
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 | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
grapple | v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
puppy | n: a young dog, usually less than a year old | |
judicious | adj: having or exhibiting sound judgment; wise or prudent in decision-making; characterized by careful consideration or thought | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem |