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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
temp | n: (a short form of “temporary worker” or “temporary employee”) someone who works in a job for a limited time period, often without job stability or security; | |
hustle | v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way | |
ethos | n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person | |
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 | |
scam | n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
necessity | n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
scrap | n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole | |
entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
self-made | adj: having succeeded in life unaided; having become wealthy or successful through one’s efforts | |
millionaire | n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc. | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
passionate | adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief | |
carol | n: a song or hymn typically sung at Christmas, often with a joyful or celebratory theme | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
fragrance | n: a pleasant or sweet smell, especially one that is natural to a particular substance | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
dip | v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again | |
dabble | v: to engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way; to dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
outlet | n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
appealing | adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
millennial | adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y | |
employer | n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection |