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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
punctuate | v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically | |
grammar | n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words | |
confetti | n: small pieces of colored paper or other material that are thrown around on festive occasions, especially in celebration or as part of the decoration | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
clarify | v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable | |
festoon | v: to drape or decorate with strings of flowers, leaves, or ribbons; to adorn with decorative or festive elements | |
frightening | adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming | |
enlighten | v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
compartment | n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
clause | n: a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a sentence | |
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 | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
monotonous | adj: lacking in variety, excitement, or interest; repetitive and tedious | |
fluid | n: a substance that can flow and is not solid | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
reunite | v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
secondly | adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc. | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
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 | |
conjunction | n: the state of being joined, united, or associated; a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as and, but, while | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
clarity | n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity | |
encompass | v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
squiggle | n: a curly or wavy line or mark, especially one that is irregular or difficult to follow; (verb) to draw or write something in a wavy or irregular manner, often with a series of small curves or loops |