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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
orientation | n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment | |
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 | |
dime | n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
opposing | adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
pageant | n: a public spectacle or display, often involving colorful costumes, music, and elaborate sets; a contest in which people participate, often involving a parade, talent show, or beauty competition | |
crown | n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
routine | n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
harry | v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target | |
potter | n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind | |
costume | n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
forehead | n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline | |
outfit | n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc. | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
slur | v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
deliberate | adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident | |
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 | |
insult | n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
expend | v: to use or spend time, money, energy, etc. | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
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 | |
vocabulary | n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses | |
hormone | n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
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 | |
apologetic | adj: feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or sorrow for one’s actions; making an apology or expressing an excuse for something | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
worship | v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god | |
hilarious | adj: extremely funny | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
overweight | adj: weighing more than is considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
methamphetamine | n: (commonly known as “meth” or “crystal meth”) a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
clarification | n: the act or process of making a statement or situation less confusing and more understandable; the act of removing solid particles from a liquid | |
addict | n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
laboratory | n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
prestigious | adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance | |
accent | n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
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 | |
stonewall | v: to refuse to answer questions or provide information; to delay discussion or decision | |
inn | n: a small hotel or lodging establishment typically located in a rural area, often serving food and drink as well as lodging | |
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 | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
acknowledged | adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
effeminate | adj: having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy, softness, and a lack of strength or assertiveness | |
queer | adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
administrator | n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises | |
homophobia | n: a strong fear, aversion, or hostility towards people who are homosexual or towards homosexuality itself; discrimination or prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity | |
pushback | n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
revolve | v: to rotate around a central point | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
unacceptably | adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
novice | n: a person who is new to a particular activity or experience; a beginner or learner | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
championship | n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support | |
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. | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
Catholic | adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
affiliated | adj: being associated with or connected to a larger organization, group, or system | |
prospect | n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
contend | v: to struggle to win or surmount something | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
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 | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
assimilate | v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate | |
advocacy | n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
lesbian | n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women | |
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) | |
plaintiff | n: a person or entity that brings a legal action against someone else in a court of law; the person or party that is bringing a lawsuit | |
lawsuit | n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered | |
sue | v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
anguish | n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
restart | v: to start something again, especially after a pause or interruption | |
baptize | v: to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church by baptism (= a form of Christian ritual purification) | |
gown | n: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
superlative | adj: of the highest degree, quality, or intensity; surpassing all others, used to describe comparisons that are extreme or the highest in a particular category | |
overview | n: a general description or summary of a subject | |
résumé | n: a summary of a person’s education, work experience, and qualifications, often used in job applications as a way to showcase their skills and achievements | |
interrogate | v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
irreconcilable | adj: unable to be resolved or made compatible; not able to be in harmony or agreement due to fundamental differences or conflicts | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
trailblazing | adj: pioneering; innovative; the action of blazing a trail or creating a path for others to follow | |
complacency | n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
abide | v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition | |
brutality | n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election |