Important (Read me first!)
This post is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source.
We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time.
Reference Source
You can understand each word more deeply by utilizing the following YouTube Posts and PDF files.
Also, see how to use Englist.me?
All Words (65 Words)
You can learn all the words from basic to advanced levels in the order they appear in the contents.
If you want learn all words quickly, you can use Quick Look Video.
Quick Look
Podcast
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Advanced Words (16 Words)
If you are confident in your vocabulary, you may prefer to study with content that covers only advanced-level words.
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Word List
You can quickly review the words in this content from the list below.
Word | Meaning | Advanced |
---|---|---|
Arabic | n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language | |
refuge | n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them | |
curse | n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry | |
gracious | adj: behaving in a kind, polite and generous way | |
merciful | adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, or forgiveness towards those who may be deserving of punishment or harm; characterized by leniency or clemency | |
businessperson | n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
graveyard | n: a cemetery, especially one in a churchyard | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
dormitory | n: a large room or building that provides sleeping quarters for multiple people, typically students or workers, often in separate beds or cubicles | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
widow | n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
mullah | n: an Islamic religious leader or teacher | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
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 | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
turban | n: a headdress consisting of a long piece of cloth wound around the head and sometimes the face | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
hijab | n: a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
sip | v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink | |
continuously | adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
reproductive | adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
bodyguard | n: a person or group of people employed to protect someone, typically a public figure or a person of importance, from harm or attack | |
rifle | n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
mosque | n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies) | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
honesty | n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority |