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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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swap | v: to give something and receive something in trade | |
avatar | n: (the concept in Hinduism) a god appearing in human or superhuman or animal form; a graphical representation of a user or the user’s character or persona in online games, chat rooms, etc. | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
pleasant | adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
puppy | n: a young dog, usually less than a year old | |
fairy | n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
gay | adj: homosexual; happy, carefree | |
bull | n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing | |
dike | n: a wall or embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding; a barrier made of earth, stone, or concrete; a narrow channel cut into rock or soil by erosion | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
perverse | adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral | |
incidentally | adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
receiver | n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
makeup | n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance | |
browse | v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
pajama | n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging | |
editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
algorithm | n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation | |
incivility | n: a lack of civility, courtesy, or politeness; rude or disrespectful behavior toward others | |
insult | n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely | |
oriented | adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
monger | v: to sell or promote something, especially by using aggressive or exaggerated tactics; to peddle or deal in (usually negative) information, rumors, or gossip; (noun) a dealer, trader, or seller of a particular commodity or goods | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
impulse | n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber | |
noisy | adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
tyranny | n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others | |
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 | |
sideline | n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
denominator | n: the number below the line in a fraction | |
bait | n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
gasoline | n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc. | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management |