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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
spouse | n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
accusation | n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
grisly | adj: causing horror or disgust because of being connected with death or injury or having a raw or savage quality | |
fingerprint | n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
dilemma | n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
ethics | n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
ethical | adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
jury | n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
evidentialism | n: a philosophical theory that emphasizes the importance of evidence in forming beliefs and holds that beliefs are justified only if they are based on sufficient evidence | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
accuse | v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
unbiased | adj: free from prejudice or favoritism; fair and impartial in judgment and decision-making | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
vital | adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something | |
dishonest | adj: capable of being corrupted, not honest | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
moreover | adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
pragmatic | adj: practical rather than idealistic | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
pragmatist | n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
plea | n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance |