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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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enlist | v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization | |
reshape | v: to change the form or structure of something | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
critter | n: a small or unimportant creature or animal, often used in a familiar or affectionate way | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
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 | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
interdependent | adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
civilization | n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs | |
nomadic | adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
mastodon | n: a large, extinct elephant-like mammal that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, characterized by its long curved tusks and massive size | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
owe | v: to be under a moral or legal obligation to pay or do something in return for something received; | |
arrangement | n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
wheat | n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc | |
clay | n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics | |
alphabet | n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
administrator | n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises | |
literate | adj: having the ability to read and write; possessing knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or topic | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
sphere | n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
protestant | adj: a member of a Western Christian church that is separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and other Reformers | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
constitutional | adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
literacy | n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
crossroad | n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
cooperative | adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal | |
joint | adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton | |
ownership | n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses | |
liability | n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
bookkeeping | n: the practice of recording and classifying financial transactions in a systematic way | |
enabling | adj: providing the means, support, or resources necessary for something to happen or be achieved; allowing or encouraging a particular behavior or activity | |
many-to-many | adj: describes a communication or information exchange system in which multiple senders can communicate with multiple receivers, creating a decentralized and collaborative network | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history | |
desktop | n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities | |
broadcast | v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
marketplace | n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
tether | v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
proportion | n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole | |
supercomputer | n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing | |
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 | |
considerable | adj: large in size, extent, amount, or significance; noteworthy or substantial in importance | |
literature | n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value | |
sociologist | n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society | |
dilemma | n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
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 | |
commons | n: the House of Commons, which is one of the two houses of Parliament; a piece of land or an area set aside for public use, often used for recreation or grazing livestock; a shared or public resource | |
assured | adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
overlay | v: to place or cover something over or on top of something else; to add a layer of functionality or data on top of another (noun) a layer of material placed on top of a surface, typically to protect or decorate it | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
secured | adj: fixed or fastened firmly in place; made safe or protected from harm or danger | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
payoff | n: the outcome or result of an action or series of actions; the return or reward gained from an investment, effort, or risk | |
assurance | n: a statement or action that gives someone confidence; a statement that something will certainly be true or happen | |
proceed | v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress | |
probe | n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
competitor | n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business | |
tournament | n: a competition or series of contests involving several players or teams, leading to a final winner or winners | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
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 | |
ultimatum | n: a final demand or proposal presented by one party to another, usually with a threat of serious consequences if the terms are not met | |
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 | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
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 | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
split | v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
neoclassical | adj: relating to a revival of classic forms, styles, or ideas, especially those of ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture, that emerged in the late 18th and early 19th centuries | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
irrational | adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
innate | adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
anthropology | n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species | |
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 | |
slash | v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
overpopulation | n: a situation in which the number of people or living organisms in a particular area or environment exceeds the carrying capacity or resources of that area or environment | |
graze | v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping | |
maxim | n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
depletion | n: the reduction of something, especially a natural resource, to a critically low level | |
gloomy | adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
despoil | v: to strip or plunder something of its possessions or resources; to deprive or rob something of its natural or valuable qualities; to ruin the appearance or integrity of something | |
restrain | v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses | |
watershed | n: an area of land that separates rivers that flow to different seas or drainage basins | |
forestry | n: the science, art, and practice of managing forests, including planting, cultivating, and caring for trees and conserving and developing natural forests | |
fishery | n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
multiplayer | adj: referring to a mode of play or game that involves multiple players, often competing or collaborating, typically over a computer network or online | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
notion | n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts | |
symbiosis | n: a close, prolonged association between two or more different species of organisms, typically to the advantage of all | |
evolutionary | adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
peripheral | adj: relating to, located on or near, or constituting an outer boundary or edge; not central or essential | |
ecology | n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
overturn | v: to turn something upside down; to upset | |
rational | adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking | |
self-interest | n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
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 | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
altruistic | adj: showing a selfless and disinterested concern for the happiness and well-being of other people | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
fairly | adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner | |
socialism | n: a political and economic theory or system that advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production and distribution of goods, aiming for a more equitable and just society; a system that aims to reduce economic inequalities and prioritize the welfare of the community as a whole | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
portfolio | n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
pharmaceutical | adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
altruism | n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity | |
bureaucracy | n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
enrich | v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
suboptimal | adj: not the best or ideal option or solution; falling short of the optimal or desired outcome or result | |
trustworthy | adj: reliable and dependable | |
cooperate | v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal | |
Wikipedia | n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
encyclopedia | n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically | |
tsunami | n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
hydrate | v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization | |
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 | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
illiterate | adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
folding | adj: capable of being folded or bent; having one or more sections that can be folded or collapsed for easier storage or transportation | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
withdraw | v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
interdisciplinary | adj: (also “transdisciplinary”) involving or combining several academic disciplines or fields of study | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
sin | n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God | |
foreigner | n: a person who is not a citizen or national of the country they are in; someone from a different country, culture, or origin | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
microorganism | n: a very small living thing that may exist in its single-celled form or as a colony of cells and is too small to be seen without a microscope | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
alleviate | v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden | |
discourse | n: any form of communication in speech or writing | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control |