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conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
rival | n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
therapeutic | adj: relating to or involved in the treatment of illness or injury | |
vaccine | n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.) | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
virus | n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
humidity | n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
extrapolate | v: to guess or think about what might happen or estimate something using the facts that you have now | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
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 | |
toll | n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
quarantine | n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
density | n: the quality of compactness of a substance | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
linear | adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
hypothesize | v: to form or present a theory or explanation without sufficient evidence; to speculate | |
alarming | adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing | |
uptick | n: a slight increase or upward trend in something, such as a stock price or a particular statistic or trend | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
offset | v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
multigenerational | adj: involving or encompassing multiple generations, particularly within a family or community; relating to or affecting people of different age groups or life stages | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
lag | v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc. | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
elderly | adj: (a polite word for) old | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
overload | v: to put too much a load in or on something | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
dexamethasone | n: a type of steroid medication used to reduce inflammation, particularly in conditions like arthritis and asthma, as well as to treat certain types of cancer | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
hydroxychloroquine | n: a medication used to treat malaria and certain autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
clone | n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation | |
antibody | n: a substance produced in the blood that attacks and kills harmful bacteria, viruses, etc., to fight disease | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
overcrowded | adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
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 | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
cough | v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound | |
respiratory | adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air | |
spreader | n: a person or thing that spreads something, such as a disease, rumor, or substance | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
asymptomatic | adj: not experiencing or exhibiting any symptoms of a particular disease or condition, even though the individual may be infected or affected by it | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
devil | n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked | |
cunning | adj: clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially deceptively or secretly; shrewd or wily | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
tract | n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body | |
hotspot | n: a place or area, typically a location or region, that is known for having an unusually high number of a particular phenomenon, such as disease, activity, or popularity | |
transmitter | n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
proximity | n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time | |
choir | n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral | |
exhale | v: to breathe out air or vapor from the lungs or mouth; to release or emit something slowly or gently | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
ethics | n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
endanger | v: to put someone or something in a risky situation | |
frontline | adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
retrospect | n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
premature | adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
trade-off | n: a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; an exchange that occurs as a compromise | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
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 | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
tasteful | adj: having aesthetic or decorative qualities that are appealing, elegant, and refined, often associated with good judgment and good taste in art, fashion, or design | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
inequity | n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
flexibility | n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
appoint | v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
czar | n: (also tsar or tzar) a title of rulers or monarchs, especially in Russia, before the Russian Revolution of 1917; an authoritarian or powerful political leader or high-level officeholder | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
break-even | adj: about a point in business or finance where the revenue generated is equal to the cost or expense incurred, resulting in neither profit nor loss; (noun) the point at which a company or project becomes financially self-sufficient | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
coordinate | v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
diplomat | n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
discomfort | n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
hamstring | n: a group of three muscles located on the back of the thigh that are responsible for flexing the knee joint and extending the hip joint; (verb) to impair or disable someone or something by damaging their effectiveness, strength, or power, particularly in a way that restricts movement or agility | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
on-air | adj: relating to or occurring during a live broadcast on radio or television; being broadcast | |
prestige | n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality | |
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 | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
epidemiology | n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems | |
rebound | v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
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 | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
definitive | adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
negotiation | n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others | |
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 | |
scalable | adj: capable of being easily expanded or increased in size, number, or scale to meet changing demands | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
inexpensive | adj: costing little; having a low price | |
candid | adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
gobble | v: to eat or swallow something hurriedly, noisily, and greedily; to make the sound of a male turkey | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
milestone | n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
unfortunate | adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
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 | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
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 | |
unseemly | adj: not in accordance with accepted standards of conduct or behavior; inappropriate; indecent, used to describe actions or behaviors that are improper or immodest | |
scramble | v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
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 | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
royalty | n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen | |
smallpox | n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death | |
eradicate | v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad | |
polio | n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability | |
rotary | adj: relating to, revolving around, or characterized by rotation or a revolving motion | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
bipartisan | adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
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 | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
withdrawal | n: the act of taking money out of an account; the act of ceasing to participate in an activity and moving or taking something away or back | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
remedy | n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness | |
coordination | n: the act of making all the people involved in a plan or activity work together effectively; the ability to control different parts of the body effectively | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
ox | n: a large domesticated mammal, commonly used for draft purposes, with two broad horns and a heavyset body | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
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 | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
ventilate | v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it | |
overused | adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality | |
indicator | n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
ramp | n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods | |
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 | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
bloody | adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
circulate | v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
shrug | v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested | |
misinformation | n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately | |
controversy | n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval | |
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 | |
antitrust | adj: laws or regulations that prevent businesses from engaging in practices that restrict competition, such as price fixing or monopolies | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
inappropriate | adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
adoption | n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval | |
credence | n: belief or trust in the truth or reliability of something, often without proof or evidence; a measure of the acceptance or credibility of a claim or rumor | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
explanation | n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear | |
virology | n: the scientific study of viruses and their properties, including their structure, behavior, transmission, and effects on organisms | |
apology | n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble | |
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 | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
aria | n: a song that is performed solo by a singer in an opera or oratorio, often with instrumental accompaniment | |
recommendation | n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
mandate | n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
philanthropy | n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
billionaire | n: a person who has a net worth of at least one billion dollars | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
unfair | adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
philanthropic | adj: characterized by a desire to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money or providing charitable aid; of or relating to the practice of philanthropy | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
charm | n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people | |
expenditure | n: the act of spending money; the total amount of money spent | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
chuck | v: to throw something carelessly or casually; to get rid of something or someone | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
setback | n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
awe | n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired | |
juggle | v: to manage or cope with several tasks, responsibilities, or situations simultaneously; to keep several things in the air at once, as in a juggling act | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful |