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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
scrape | v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter | |
squeak | v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
catharsis | n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions | |
scraping | n: the act of removing a thin layer of material from a surface, often to clean or smooth it; a sound or sensation that is produced by something being removed or rubbed against another surface; (of computer technology) the automated extraction or collection of data from websites | |
repaint | v: to apply a new or fresh coat of paint | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
terminal | n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
loom | v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way | |
deadline | n: a date or period by which something must be done | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
interior | n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
porch | n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
remission | n: a period of time when a disease or condition is no longer present or active; a lessening or reduction of symptoms or intensity; forgiveness or pardon for sins or debts | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
sculptural | adj: relating to or resembling sculpture (= a three-dimensional work of art); having a three-dimensional quality or appearance | |
ribbon | n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award | |
pickle | n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
snail | n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
visionary | adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
poorest | adj: having the least wealth or resources | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
ventilate | v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it | |
hallway | n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
strand | n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore | |
tuberculosis | n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
rover | n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon | |
bump | v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident | |
hillside | n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline | |
guesthouse | n: a small house or establishment providing accommodations for guests, often located on the grounds of a larger estate | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
genocide | n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
exterior | adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
ventilation | n: the provision of fresh air, especially to a room or building | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
excavate | v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
hilltop | n: the top of a hill, rather than its sloping sides | |
bulldoze | v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
shovel | n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials | |
hoe | n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle | |
import | v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document; | |
guild | n: an organization or association of individuals in a particular trade, profession, or field formed for mutual aid and protection or for furthering their collective interests | |
carpenter | n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
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 | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
fabricate | v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
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 | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
volcanic | adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
nuisance | n: something or someone that causes annoyance, inconvenience, or discomfort; an unpleasant or irritating thing or person | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
mason | n: a skilled worker who builds structures with stone, brick, or concrete | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
handprint | n: a mark or impression made by the hand, often used to identify or verify a person’s identity | |
cholera | n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
contaminate | v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
maternal | adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
attendant | n: a person who is employed to provide a service or perform tasks, often in a public place, such as a flight attendant, parking attendant, or hospital attendant | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
endangered | adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
poach | v: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings | |
ivory | n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items | |
bushmeat | n: meat from wild animals, especially in Africa, that is hunted for food or traditional medicinal purposes | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
conserve | v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction | |
biodiversity | n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
verbal | adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words | |
nonverbal | adj: not involving or using spoken or written language; communicated through body language, facial expression, or other means besides language | |
hometown | n: the town or city where one was born or grew up | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
revitalization | n: the process of giving new life or energy to something | |
rust | n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation | |
belt | v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
tireless | adj: characterized by a persistent and energetic effort; not easily fatigued or discouraged | |
intrepid | adj: courageous and not afraid of danger or difficulties | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
architectural | adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
lynch | v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
memorial | n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
atrocity | n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act | |
psyche | n: the human soul, mind, or spirit | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
initiative | n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
needless | adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
confederacy | n: a union of states or organizations formed for a particular purpose | |
slavery | n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
prosper | v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish | |
capitol | n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress | |
rotunda | n: a round or circular building, often with a dome, usually used as a meeting place, memorial, or exhibition hall | |
proclaim | v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully | |
segregation | n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
colonnade | n: a row of columns supporting a roof or forming a covered walkway or porch; a structure characterized by a series of columns | |
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 | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
evoke | v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
engrave | v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
purgatory | n: a place or state of temporary punishment for the souls of those who die in a state of grace but have not fully atoned for their sins | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
descendant | n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
follicle | n: a small sac or cavity in the body, especially in the skin or scalp, that contains and nourishes a hair or feather; a small gland or sac that produces and releases a bodily secretion | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
unspeakable | adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
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 | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
sculpture | n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath |