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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
calculated | adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
drawdown | n: the reduction or depletion of a resource, such as water, as a result of extraction or use; the act of withdrawing funds from an account or asset, typically associated with investment or borrowing | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
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 | |
pollution | n: the introduction of harmful substances or waste into the natural environment that causes adverse change | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
marine | adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there | |
adventurer | n: a person who enjoys or seeks dangerous and exciting experiences | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
catastrophe | n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
avalanche | n: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances | |
sweep | v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly | |
cyclone | n: a violent, rotating windstorm that forms over tropical waters and can cause extensive damage to coastal regions, also known as a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region in which it occurs | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
trajectory | n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
intrude | v: to enter or to be present in a place or situation where one is not wanted or allowed; to interrupt or disturb someone or something | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
workforce | n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
involvement | n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
enhance | v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
upward | adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
suited | adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
underemployed | adj: employed in a job that does not fully utilize one’s skills, education, or experience; employed in a job that is below one’s qualifications or aspirations | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
vibrant | adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
elderly | adj: (a polite word for) old | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
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 | |
brunt | n: the force or impact of something, often used to describe the full force of an attack or criticism | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
negotiation | n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
groundwork | n: the basic or preparatory work or steps that provide a foundation for something | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
radar | n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen | |
parity | n: the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or payment | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
priority | n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. |