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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
undertaking | n: a task, business, assignment, or project, especially one that is essential or challenging | |
incentivize | v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward | |
taxpayer | n: a person who pays taxes to the government | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
fiscal | adj: relating to government revenue and expenditures; relating to financial matters | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
swank | v: to walk or behave confidently and stylishly, often with the intent of impressing others; to style or dress in an ostentatiously fashionable or luxurious way; (adjective) stylish, luxurious, and fashionable in an ostentatious way | |
tab | n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill | |
lottery | n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
bankruptcy | n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
veil | n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure | |
mortgage | n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
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 | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
brainwash | v: to indoctrinate someone into a belief system or ideology by means of sustained persuasion or propaganda | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
taboo | adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something |