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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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fluent | adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
scalable | adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
departure | n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
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 | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
spy | n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
relentless | adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
compile | v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc. | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
dictionary | n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation | |
auditorium | n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
worthless | adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering | |
expertise | n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge | |
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 | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
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; | |
globalization | n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders | |
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 | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
stomp | v: to walk heavily and noisily, often with a rhythmical sound; to dance with a rhythmical step | |
accountant | n: a person whose job is to keep financial records and accounts for a person or organization | |
depreciation | n: the decrease in value of an asset over time, often due to wear and tear, obsolescence, or other factors; a decline or reduction in the market price or worth of something | |
amortize | v: to gradually reduce or pay off a debt or loan by making regular payments over a period of time; to spread out the cost or expense of something over a specific period | |
accounting | n: a system of recording and summarizing financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results | |
write-off | n: a cancellation or reduction of a debt or financial obligation; a loss or expense that can be deducted from one’s taxable income; a dismissal or rejection of something as unimportant or unworthy of attention | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
recurring | adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
takeaway | n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information | |
tycoon | n: a wealthy and powerful business leader or industrialist | |
musky | adj: having a strong, earthy smell that is often reminiscent of musk or moss | |
adept | adj: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude to do something quite difficult | |
drawback | n: a disadvantage or inconvenience that makes something less attractive | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
keynote | n: the central theme or message of a speech, presentation, or event; the first note or tone in a musical scale used as a reference point for the performance of a piece of music | |
boardroom | n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
robin | n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America | |
curse | n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
consultant | n: a person who provides professional or expert advice | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
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) | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
nod | v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation | |
frantic | adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
executive | n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
parse | v: to separate a sentence into grammatical parts, such as subject, verb, etc., and describe their syntactic roles | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
behold | v: to look at and observe with attention | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
thereafter | adv: after that; subsequently | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
spout | n: a tube or chute through which something, particularly a liquid, can be poured or discharged in a continuous stream; a projecting tube or pipe that transfers fluids from one container to another; (verb) to send out a stream of liquid or gas, typically in a forceful way | |
de-minimis | adj: referring to an amount or level that is so small or insignificant that it is not considered important or relevant, especially in a legal or financial context | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
comedy | n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
broadcast | v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television | |
satirize | v: to use humor, irony, or sarcasm to expose and criticize the foolishness or vices of a person, group, or society; to use satire as a means of social or political commentary | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
immaterial | adj: not having material existence or substance; not being important or relevant | |
insignificant | adj: of little importance, influence, or power | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
unsure | adj: not certain or having doubts | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
stale | adj: no longer fresh, new, or interesting; dull or uninteresting | |
cliche | n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement | |
sane | adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind | |
homemade | adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop | |
bingo | n: a game of chance in which players match numbers on a card with randomly drawn numbers to be the first to complete a specific pattern or sequence; sudden realization, success, or achievement | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
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 | |
agent | n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
fury | n: intense and often violent anger | |
signify | v: to indicate, represent, or communicate something, especially an idea or concept, often through a symbol, gesture, or word | |
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 | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
pickle | n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
touchpoint | n: a point or moment of interaction or contact between a person or user and a product, service, or organization; a specific opportunity or moment for engagement or communication | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
pinch | v: to grip something such as someone’s skin and press it tightly between the finger and thumb; (noun) a painful or straitened circumstance | |
bat | n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
ointment | n: a medicated salve or paste applied to the skin for treatment or relief of a condition | |
bible | n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
scripture | n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
wicked | adj: morally bad or evil | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
succumb | v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
accepting | adj: willing to receive or to take something offered | |
balcony | n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
adorable | adj: inspiring love, affection, or fondness; charming or delightful; cute, lovable | |
delicious | adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
lace | n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design | |
cyanide | n: a highly toxic compound consisting of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom, most often encountered as hydrogen cyanide or one of its salts, often used in industrial processes, insecticides, and as a lethal poison | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
piggyback | n: a ride on someone’s back or shoulders, or the act of carrying or supporting something on someone’s back or shoulders; (verb) to carry or transport someone or something on one’s back or shoulders, or to attach or mount one thing onto another thing for transportation or support | |
pronounce | v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
bore | v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
calf | n: a young cow, bull, or other domestic bovine animals | |
crayfish | n: a freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster typically found in streams, rivers, and lakes and often used as a popular food source | |
whistle | v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
paw | n: the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear; a person’s hand, especially a clumsy or heavy-handed one | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
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 | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
remiss | adj: negligent or careless in performing a duty or task; failing to take proper care or give sufficient attention | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
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 | |
mustard | n: a yellow or brown condiment that tastes spicy made from the seeds of various plants; (adjective) between yellow and brown | |
dumpling | n: a small ball or lump of dough, often boiled or steamed and filled with meat or vegetables | |
broth | n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
porridge | n: a hot cereal dish made from boiled grains or legumes, typically oats, rice, or cornmeal, often served with milk or sweeteners | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
recap | v: to repeat or summarize what has been said, decided, etc. | |
ambiguous | adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided | |
pony | n: a small horse |