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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
afloat | adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
mum | n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so | |
puppet | n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
pitfall | n: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty; a trap or snare | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
isolation | n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
doomscrolling | n: the act of compulsively scrolling through negative news and events on the internet, often leading to feelings of anxiety or despair | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
acquaintance | n: a person one knows but who is not a close friend | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
upgrade | v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard | |
fledged | adj: fully developed or matured; having acquired the feathers necessary for flight, as in the case of a young bird; fully trained or qualified to do something | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
emphasis | n: particular importance or significance that is given to something | |
barista | n: a person who works in a coffee shop or café, typically making and serving coffee and other hot beverages | |
polite | adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior | |
coworker | n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
daunt | v: to intimidate or discourage someone, often by making them feel afraid or uncertain; to lessen someone’s courage, enthusiasm, or spirit | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
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 | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
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 | |
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 |