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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
remotely | adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible | |
disguise | v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others | |
undercover | adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
misinformation | n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
catalyst | n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself | |
well-worn | adj: showing the signs of frequent use or wear; familiar from repeated use or experience | |
blacklist | n: a list of names or entities that are seen as undesirables or perceived as a threat, often compiled by a government or organization and used to restrict access or opportunities | |
screenplay | n: a script for a film or television program; the written script for a movie or other visual production | |
insider | n: a person who has privileged access to special or secret information about a particular organization or field | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
consensus | n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
conventional | adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc. | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
screenwriter | n: a writer who writes or creates scripts, screenplays, or stories for movies, television shows, or other visual media | |
merit | n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
triage | n: the process of sorting or categorizing patients or other items by severity or priority to determine the order in which they should be treated or handled | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
oversea | adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
conform | v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
contend | v: to struggle to win or surmount something | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
convention | n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
remake | v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
academy | n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field | |
gross | adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
reputable | adj: having a good reputation or standing; trustworthy, reliable, or respected | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
affinity | n: a natural liking or attraction to something; kinship by marriage or adoption | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
imaginative | adj: having or showing new and creative ideas | |
talented | adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
frustration | n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
innocuous | adj: not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage | |
terribly | adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
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 | |
apocalyptic | adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
meritocratic | adj: based on the principle that the talented should be chosen and moved ahead based on their achievements | |
gratify | v: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to provide someone with what they want or need; to indulge or satisfy a desire or appetite | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
profitable | adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit | |
instinctively | adv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
neologism | n: a newly created word, phrase, or expression that has not been widely accepted into the language; a word or term that has been recently coined | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
analytics | n: the systematic computational analysis of data or statistics; information resulting from this analysis | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
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 | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
inclined | adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way | |
rustic | adj: relating to the countryside or rural life; lacking in refinement or sophistication; characterized by a simple and natural charm | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
interrogate | v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner | |
self-interest | n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others | |
deconstruct | v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
tangible | adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value | |
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 | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
announcement | n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
laurel | n: an evergreen shrub or tree with dark green leaves that is often used symbolically to represent victory, honor, or accomplishment | |
artistic | adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
likelihood | n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
affirmative | adj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
eligible | adj: having the required qualities or satisfying the necessary criteria | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
hashtag | n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
awe | n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
diversify | v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
mist | n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water | |
disrespect | n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something | |
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 | |
aspiring | adj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life | |
anticipate | v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance | |
saccharin | n: a white, crystalline powder with a sweet taste that is used as a zero-calorie artificial sweetener in various food and beverage products | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
aggregate | n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
abundance | n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something | |
pretentious | adj: attempting to impress others by pretending to be more important, innovative, or significant than is actually the case; showy or ostentatious | |
comedy | n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
intrigue | v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone | |
elaborate | adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts | |
entertaining | adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
superhero | n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public | |
franchise | n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election | |
panther | n: a large and powerful wildcat with a distinctive sleek black coat found primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia | |
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 | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
displacement | n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
climactic | adj: relating to the highest point of a story or event, typically the most intense or exciting moment; bringing something to a high point or conclusion | |
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 | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
railroad | n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
diminution | n: a reduction or decrease in size, extent, or importance; a lessening or weakening; the act of diminishing or reducing | |
indie | adj: (short for independent) relating to a style or genre of music, film, or literature that is produced without the backing or support of a major commercial company, often associated with a DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos or subculture | |
creed | n: a system of beliefs or principles | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
exhilarate | v: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited; to fill with energy or a sense of euphoria | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
marquee | n: a large tent or canopy used as a shelter or exhibition area at a fair, festival, or outdoor event; a sign or canopy over the entrance of a building or theater | |
charm | n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
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 | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
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 | |
mosque | n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies) | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
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 | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
multiplex | n: a cinema complex with several screens or theaters showing different films at the same time; an electronic device that allows several signals to be transmitted or processed simultaneously through a single channel; (adjective) relating to or consisting of multiple interconnected parts or elements | |
mall | n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses | |
accidentally | adv: by chance or without planning | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
wherein | adv: in or during which; in the place, time, or situation that | |
storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
communion | n: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist | |
humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
byword | n: a word or phrase that has become widely known and recognized as a symbol of a particular quality or characteristic; a person who is widely known for a particular trait or characteristic | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
appreciative | adj: expressing or feeling gratitude or admiration; showing recognition or understanding of the value or significance of something; receptive or responsive to something with pleasure or enjoyment | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
substantive | adj: having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or substantial; having a significant or worthwhile effect or influence | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
blockbuster | n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money | |
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 | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
sharply | adv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner | |
artifact | n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
obligation | n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something | |
aspire | v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
greatly | adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
patience | n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
figurative | adj: using figures of speech, especially metaphors, to create a special effect; not literal | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
disapproval | n: the act of not liking or agreeing with something; an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group | |
explanation | n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
dotcom | n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed |