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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
pare | v: to trim or cut away the outer edges or excess of something, often about physical objects or figurative concepts; to reduce or simplify something to its most essential or crucial elements | |
possession | n: the state or fact of owning or having something | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
consumerism | n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
endlessly | adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit | |
squatter | n: a person who lives in or occupies a property or land without legal ownership or permission; a person who occupies a place or position without having the proper qualifications, training, or authority | |
brag | v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior | |
micro | n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
influencer | n: a person or thing that affects or changes someone’s or something’s behavior, especially a person with the ability to affect potential buyers of a product or service through recommendations on social media | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
fur | n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
compost | n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil | |
bin | n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
biography | n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
cardboard | n: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials | |
neat | adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place | |
envelop | v: to surround and cover completely; to encase | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
grease | n: a thick, oily substance used to lubricate machines, surfaces, or moving parts; fat or oil used in cooking | |
stain | v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
import | v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document; | |
garbage | n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
landfill | n: a site for the disposal of waste materials | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
destination | n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action | |
hound | v: to persistently pursue, harass, or pressure someone or something, often in a negative or unwelcome way; (noun) a type of dog, often bred for hunting that has a keen sense of smell and is known for its persistence and tenacity | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
reuse | v: to use something again or more than once | |
salsa | n: a type of spicy sauce or condiment made from tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and other ingredients, commonly used in Latin American and Mexican cuisine, as well as a lively social dance style with origins in those same regions | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something |