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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
visualize | v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible | |
overweight | adj: weighing more than is considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build | |
nudist | n: a person who engages in social or solitary activities while not wearing clothing; a person who believes that being naked is natural and healthy and that clothing is unnecessary in certain situations | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
pedal | n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
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 | |
foyer | n: an entrance hall or lobby, usually located at the front of a building or before the main room or area; a space for people to gather or wait before an event | |
hallway | n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
perch | v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost | |
tan | v: to become brown as a result of exposure to the sun | |
practically | adv: almost or nearly | |
fur | n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick | |
tickle | v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh | |
oatmeal | n: a type of cereal made from oats that have been ground or steel-cut | |
raisin | n: a dried grape, typically made from certain varieties of grapes that are specifically grown for this purpose; a popular snack food or baking ingredient | |
shovel | n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials | |
imaginative | adj: having or showing new and creative ideas | |
broadband | n: a type of high-speed internet connection that provides wide bandwidth for faster data transmission; any communication technology that allows high-speed data transfer | |
scanty | adj: insufficient in quantity or extent; meager, limited, or inadequate; lacking in amount or supply | |
clad | adj: dressed or covered in a particular way; provided or protected with a particular material or substance | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
scarecrow | n: an object, often made of straw or old clothes, that is placed in a field or garden to scare away birds and prevent them from damaging crops, typically designed to resemble a human figure | |
wizard | n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field | |
hand-in-hand | adv: working together cooperatively; in close association; simultaneously, or in a synchronized manner | |
skip | v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
championship | n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
hygiene | n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness | |
upkeep | n: the process of maintaining something in good condition or ensuring its proper functioning, especially a building, vehicle, or equipment | |
memorize | v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
shuffle | v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
competitor | n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business | |
utterly | adv: completely or absolutely | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
medieval | adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450 | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
eccentric | adj: weird or unusual, sometimes in a funny way | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
amnesia | n: a condition in which a person is unable to remember things, often as a result of brain damage, shock, or illness | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
peek | n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
scintillate | v: to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light; to be animated, brilliant, or lively in conversation or performance | |
antiquity | n: the ancient past, especially the period of classical civilization | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
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 | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
laboriously | adv: with great effort, difficulty, or exertion; in a manner that requires a lot of physical or mental work | |
furnish | v: to provide a room or building with furniture and fittings; to provide something useful or necessary | |
millennium | n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia) | |
alphabet | n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | |
scroll | n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them | |
codex | n: a manuscript book, especially one written in the medieval period, before the invention of printing | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
externalize | v: to give external form, expression, or material existence to something that was previously internal or subjective; to make explicit or apparent something that was previously unconscious or repressed | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
outsource | v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
singular | n: being only one of its kind; unique | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
anatomical | adj: of or relating to the structure of the body and its parts | |
MRI | n: (abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging) a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
snowflake | n: a small, thin, delicate piece of snow; a person, especially a young person, who is perceived as overly sensitive, easily offended, or with an inflated sense of entitlement | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
spatial | adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things | |
navigation | n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
catch-up | v: to try to make progress by working harder or faster, especially to make up for lost time or a disadvantage | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
binary | n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1 | |
digit | n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
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 | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
encode | v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
nifty | adj: attractive and stylish; clever and ingenious; neat and handy | |
paradox | n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange; | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
untethered | adj: not tied or secured to anything; free to move or roam without restriction or confinement | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
noun | n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects | |
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 | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
lowercase | n: a letter or typeface that is small in size and typically sits below the baseline of a line of text; opposite of uppercase | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
palace | n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc. | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
banquet | n: a lavish meal or feast, often for a large group of people, and often accompanied by entertainment and celebration | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
mangle | v: to damage or alter something by twisting, crushing, or pressing it out of shape | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
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 | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
wreckage | n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
intuitive | adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof | |
word-for-word | adj: characterized by or involving an exact replication or recitation of what has been said or written, without alteration or interpretation | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
recount | v: to describe what happened or to narrate a story | |
wager | n: a bet or gamble, typically involving a sum of money, on the outcome of an event or situation | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
stink | v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical | |
unforgettable | adj: impossible to forget | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
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 | |
anecdote | n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
topos | n: a Greek term referring to a traditional or recurring theme or motif in literature or art; a specific location or place that holds symbolic or cultural significance | |
vestige | n: a trace, mark, or evidence of something that once existed but has now disappeared or diminished | |
rhetoric | n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
subculture | n: a distinct social group or community within a larger society that shares a set of practices, beliefs, or values that are different from those of the dominant culture | |
pathological | adj: relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease or disorder; extreme or abnormal in a way that is harmful or unhealthy | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
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 | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
yearbook | n: a book published annually by a school, college, or other organization featuring photographs and records of the previous year’s events and the individuals involved in them | |
flea | n: a small, agile, wingless, and parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
ludicrous | adj: so ridiculous, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing; absurd | |
hilarious | adj: extremely funny | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
muff | n: a tube-shaped garment for keeping the hands warm; a failure or mistake; (verb, of sports) to fail to hold onto the ball | |
goggle | v: to look at someone or something with amazement; to look stupidly; (noun, plural) tight-fitting spectacles that are worn to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
pinhole | n: a tiny hole in a material, often made by a needle, that allows light or other substances to pass through | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
epilogue | n: a concluding section or speech that follows the main body of a literary work or other performance; a postscript that concludes an event or speech | |
haywire | adj: out of control or malfunctioning; disordered or chaotic; (noun) a type of wire that is used to tie bales of hay, straw, or other crops | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
shortcut | n: an alternative route shorter or quicker than the usual one | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
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 | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
memorable | adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
latent | adj: existing but not yet expressed, active, or visible; hidden or dormant |