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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
diabolical | adj: characterized by extreme wickedness, cruelty, or evil; devilish or inhuman in nature or character | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
panoramic | adj: relating to an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area; all-encompassing | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
colonoscopy | n: a medical procedure in which a flexible tube with a camera on its end is inserted into the rectum to examine the colon for potential abnormalities or diseases | |
meditation | n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state | |
confidential | adj: intended to be kept secret | |
brim | n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
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 | |
anchorperson | n: a person, usually a journalist or reporter, who leads and presents the news coverage on a TV or radio program | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
mundane | adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
televise | v: to broadcast and transmit a television program or event through an electronic system to be watched by others | |
freakout | n: a sudden or intense emotional outburst, typically characterized by panic, fear, or anxiety | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
atheist | n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities | |
fidgety | adj: restless or uneasy, especially because of nervousness or boredom; constantly moving or twitching | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
unfair | adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
aura | n: a distinctive feeling or quality that seems to surround a person or place; a low-level electromagnetic field surrounding a living organism or object | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
dolphin | n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
attractive | adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
skeptic | n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural | |
ditch | n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away | |
cliche | n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement | |
liberally | adv: generously or abundantly; showing a broad-minded or tolerant attitude; favoring or advocating for social, political, or economic reforms to improve individual freedom and equality | |
orthodox | adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church | |
guru | n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
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 | |
sterling | n: a British coin and unit of currency, equivalent to 100 pence; British money; something of excellent quality or genuine value | |
hardworking | adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
beatdown | n: a thorough defeat or overwhelming victory; a physical attack or beating | |
penchant | n: a strong and habitual liking or preference for something or someone | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
diva | n: a distinguished female singer or performer, often with a reputation for being difficult or demanding; a woman who is admired for her talent, beauty, or grace but who is also seen as arrogant or temperamental | |
authoritarian | adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights | |
laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
motif | n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
prominent | adj: important, well-known, or noticeable | |
problematic | adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
reckless | adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions | |
unruly | adj: difficult or impossible to manage or control; disobedient; disorderly | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
bully | n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful | |
incivility | n: a lack of civility, courtesy, or politeness; rude or disrespectful behavior toward others | |
tribal | adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society | |
antagonism | n: active hostility or opposition towards someone or something; a feeling of dislike or resentment | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
unravel | v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it | |
extension | n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
dispose | v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away | |
psychotherapy | n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
counseling | n: the process of providing guidance and support to someone, often in a therapeutic or professional context, to help them overcome personal or emotional difficulties and improve their mental health and well-being | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
snippy | adj: curt or sharply critical in a disrespectful way; short or abrupt in manner or speech | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
jerk | v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this | |
influencer | n: a person or thing that affects or changes someone’s or something’s behavior, especially a person with the ability to affect potential buyers of a product or service through recommendations on social media | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
ensue | v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something | |
nonstop | adj: without intermediate stops between source and destination | |
twin | n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother | |
rehearse | v: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it | |
glorious | adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor | |
expletive | n: a curse word or a swear word; a word or phrase used to convey strong emotions, such as anger or frustration | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
prose | n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme | |
rooster | n: a male chicken, especially one that is adult; a bird that has a distinctive red comb, wattle, and crowing call | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
avalanche | n: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances | |
criticism | n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure | |
incurable | adj: not able to be cured, healed, or remedied; beyond recovery or redemption | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
cranky | adj: easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered; in a state of discomfort or pain, often resulting in irritability or moodiness | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
cleave | v: to split or divide something into two parts, often with force; to adhere or cling to something closely and cohesively | |
hoof | n: the horny part of the foot of some mammals, such as horses, deer, and cattle | |
retract | v: to take back, withdraw, or revoke something that has been said or done; to disavow or repudiate a statement or assertion that one has previously made | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
hose | n: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
epiphany | n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
neurotic | adj: suffering from neurosis or excessive and irrational anxiety or distress, often about everyday situations and circumstances | |
inject | v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube) | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
slay | v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon | |
counterintuitive | adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest | |
indulgent | adj: given to yielding to the desires or whims of oneself or others, especially by being generous or lavish | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
disarm | v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary | |
spiral | n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around | |
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 | |
vortex | n: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind | |
ketosis | n: a metabolic process in which the body burns stored fat for energy due to a lack of available glucose, often induced by a low-carbohydrate diet or prolonged fasting | |
miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
superior | adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
balmy | adj: pleasantly warm, mild, or soothing; having a calming or calming effect on the senses or emotions | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
variable | adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
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 | |
narcissist | n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
unify | v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit | |
deliberately | adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
gluten | n: a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye that is responsible for the elastic texture of the dough | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
cooperate | v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal | |
sapiens | n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
structural | adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
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 | |
ceaseless | adj: without stopping, pausing, or resting; persistent and unending | |
flagellate | v: to whip, scourge, or flog someone or oneself (as in religious penitence practices); to swim using a whip-like tail, as some aquatic animals do; (noun) a type of organism that has one or more whip-like appendages | |
geopolitical | adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
unalterable | adj: impossible to change or modify; permanent, fixed, or constant | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
subscribe | v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program | |
fancy | v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy | |
metaphysics | n: the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature and the first principles of reality, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
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 | |
envision | v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
bait | n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
treacle | n: a thick, dark syrup made from cane sugar; a sweet, sticky, cloying sentimentality or overly sentimental speech or writing | |
physiological | adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
consciously | adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner | |
counterprogramming | n: a strategy used by TV networks or movie studios to air or release content that competes with or serves as an alternative to programming on rival networks or studios | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
erode | v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
sadistic | adj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer | |
tyrant | n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
evangelist | n: a person who seeks to convert others to their religious beliefs, especially through public preaching | |
gush | v: to flow or pour out rapidly and in large quantities | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
prosecutor | n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
ego | n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
congratulation | n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another | |
counterculture | n: a subculture whose values and norms of behavior differ substantially from those of mainstream society, often in opposition to it | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
generous | adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected | |
grandiose | adj: impressive or grand in size, appearance, or manner, especially in an exaggerated or pompous way | |
touchy | adj: easily offended or upset, or sensitive |