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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
harassment | n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
penetration | n: the act or process of penetrating or entering something, often forcefully or with difficulty; the depth or extent to which something has been entered or understood | |
birthplace | n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
disrespect | n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something | |
cold-blooded | adj: of or relating to animals that cannot control their body temperature internally, typically reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and rely on external sources of heat to maintain their body temperature; figuratively, unemotional, callous, or lacking in empathy | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
frown | v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration | |
disapproval | n: the act of not liking or agreeing with something; an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
surveillance | n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
surveil | v: to closely watch, monitor, or observe a person or area, often to gather information or data; to keep surveillance on | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
enshrine | v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect | |
constitution | n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
irrelevant | adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
patriarchal | adj: relating to or characteristic of a society or system in which men hold the dominant roles and positions of power; male-dominated | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
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 | |
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 | |
lobby | n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
ignite | v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
menace | n: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat or perceived threat | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
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 | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
inbox | n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept |