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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
equitable | adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
nebulous | adj: hazy, vague, or ill-defined; of or relating to or resembling a nebula (= an immense cloud of gas and dust in interstellar space) | |
articulate | v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
disservice | n: an action that causes harm or damage; something that is detrimental or disadvantageous; the opposite of a favor | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
subconscious | adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
insidious | adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
incarceration | n: the state of being confined in prison or jail | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views | |
slogan | n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
orchestrate | v: to plan, coordinate, or arrange something, especially skillfully or cleverly; (noun) the act of organizing or directing the elements of a composition, especially in music | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
perseverance | n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
deliberately | adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
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 | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve 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 | |
coerce | v: to force, pressure, or compel someone to do something against their will or better judgment; to use threatening or intimidating tactics to persuade someone to comply with one’s demands | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
apartheid | n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
racist | adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
hesitate | v: to pause decision before saying or doing something | |
sanction | n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement | |
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 | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
segregate | v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic | |
overcrowded | adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
curriculum | n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc. | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
uprising | n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
outlet | n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out | |
hector | v: to intimidate or bully someone | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
brutality | n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
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 | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
invariably | adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception | |
principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
walkout | n: a sudden and spontaneous departure by a group of people, often in protest or disagreement; a strike or work stoppage by employees | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
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 | |
lawn | n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics | |
picnic | n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
merit | n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
freshman | n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
dissent | n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted | |
rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
complicit | adj: involved in or responsible for a wrongful or unethical act, often through inaction or silence; in cooperation with another person or group | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
inequity | n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
rebellion | n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
convenience | n: the state of being suitable or opportune | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
misconception | n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis | |
wiggle | v: to move or cause to move up and down or from side to side in short and quick movements | |
devolve | v: to transfer or delegate responsibility, power, or authority to someone else, often as a result of a process or procedure; to degrade, deteriorate, or regress to a less advanced or more primitive state or form | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
messy | adj: disorganized and untidy | |
brainstorming | n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
dislike | v: to not like someone or something | |
grapple | v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
idealist | n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
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 | |
noun | n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
integrity | n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided | |
verb | n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. |