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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
cute | adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way | |
puppy | n: a young dog, usually less than a year old | |
twirl | v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion | |
pony | n: a small horse | |
smack | v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke | |
stir | v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
placebo | n: harmless substance, especially given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug | |
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 | |
compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
adage | n: a short and memorable saying or phrase that expresses a commonly held truth or belief, often based on experience or tradition; a proverb or maxim | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
assure | v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
entrust | v: to delegate or assign responsibility or authority to someone else; to put trust or confidence in someone’s abilities or judgment | |
custody | n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
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 | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
conducive | adj: tending to make something likely or possible | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
transparent | adj: easy to perceive, detect, or understand; (of a material or article) permitting light to pass through freely | |
trustworthy | adj: reliable and dependable | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
premise | n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
rehabilitate | v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
possession | n: the state or fact of owning or having something | |
refusal | n: the act of showing or saying that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
confide | v: to reveal private or secret information to someone; to trust someone with a confidence | |
arrangement | n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
deposit | n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force | |
reassure | v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
asylum | n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee | |
unfavorable | adj: not advantageous or beneficial; opposed to one’s interests or desires | |
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 | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
remit | n: the act of sending money or payment to someone; the area of responsibility or authority assigned to a particular person or group; (verb) to send money in payment or as a gift | |
commission | n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
sincere | adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
backstage | adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life | |
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 | |
virgin | n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
adulterated | adj: made impure by adding extraneous, inferior, or fraudulent materials; debased | |
browse | v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
madonna | n: a representation of the Virgin Mary, especially in art | |
justify | v: to provide a valid or reasonable explanation, reasoning, or evidence in support of a belief, action, or decision; to defend or vindicate something as right or valid | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
invitation | n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something | |
byte | n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code | |
overage | adj: exceeding a required or expected age, quantity, or limit; being older or greater in number or amount compared to what is appropriate or expected | |
owe | v: to be under a moral or legal obligation to pay or do something in return for something received; | |
needless | adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences | |
freelance | adj: doing particular pieces of work for different organizations rather than being employed by one specific organization | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
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 | |
guru | n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area | |
distill | v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
idiot | n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient | |
unfortunate | adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
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 | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
boulder | n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
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 | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
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 | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
simulate | v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes | |
trench | n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water | |
applause | n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together | |
cheer | v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval | |
heckler | n: a person who interrupts or jeers at a public speaker, performer, or event, typically to be disruptive or critical; someone who engages in the act of harassing | |
moron | n: (offensive and derogatory term) a person who is considered very foolish, stupid, or lacking intelligence or common sense | |
coo | n: a low, soft, murmuring sound made by a dove, pigeon, or other bird; an expression of tenderness or affection; (stands for Chief Operating Officer) a senior executive position in an organization responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and managing various departments and functions within the company | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
shrimp | n: a small, freshwater or saltwater creature with a slender body and long legs | |
spam | n: unwanted email, usually of advertising material sent out in bulk | |
supposedly | adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure | |
atheist | n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities | |
replay | v: play something, such as a recording, a piece of music, or a game again | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
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 | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
sarcastic | adj: using irony and cutting language to mock, ridicule, or convey contempt; saying the opposite of what is meant in a mocking tone | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
perpetual | adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
minimal | adj: tiny in amount; the least possible | |
meaningful | adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
resonate | v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
crayon | n: a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring; (verb) to draw or color with crayons, which are sticks of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or coloring | |
bum | n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive | |
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 | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
penis | n: the male sexual organ; a reproductive organ involved in sexual intercourse and urination in males | |
scribble | v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
postwar | adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies | |
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 | |
etch | v: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern | |
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 | |
partake | v: to participate or share in something; to consume or enjoy food or drink | |
crappy | adj: of poor quality; not satisfactory | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
marionette | n: a puppet that is manipulated by strings or wires attached to its joints; a doll or figurine that is animated or controlled by a puppeteer | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
darling | n: a term of endearment or affectionate term for someone you love or hold dear | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
refurbish | v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance | |
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 | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
mistress | n: a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a, often, married man; a woman who is in a position of authority or control and directs the work of others | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
chill | n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
peripheral | adj: relating to, located on or near, or constituting an outer boundary or edge; not central or essential | |
threshold | n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
puppet | n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild |