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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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vein | n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation | |
provoke | v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect | |
visceral | adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
monochromatic | adj: having only one color or consisting of shades of the same color; lacking in variety or diversity | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
turbulence | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight | |
turmoil | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
beard | n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin | |
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 | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
satchel | n: a bag, often made of leather, with a strap for carrying over the shoulder or across the body; typically used to carry personal belongings, such as books or a laptop | |
vet | n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility | |
stray | v: to move about aimlessly or without any destination; to move away from the right course or place where you should be | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
enrich | v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else | |
technicolor | adj: relating to a vivid, colorful, or vibrant visual effect or display, often used to describe movies or images produced using this process | |
bangle | n: a decorative piece of jewelry, often worn around the wrist, consisting of a circular or semi-circular band that may be solid or hollow and may be adorned with various embellishments | |
polka | n: a lively and spirited dance, usually done in duple time, that originated in Bohemia, typically accompanied by music with a fast tempo and is characterized by quick steps and twirling movements | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
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 | |
swat | v: to strike or hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow, usually with the hand or a flat object; (noun, an acronym that stands for “Special Weapons And Tactics”) specialized groups within police departments that are trained to handle high-risk operations that regular officers are not equipped to deal with | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
up-and-coming | adj: having a promising future, showing signs of potential success, likely to become important or successful | |
smother | v: to cover or suffocate something or someone completely; to suppress or stifle a feeling or emotion | |
veil | n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure | |
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 | |
agency | n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
illuminate | v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
opioid | n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
cannabis | n: (also “ganja”) a flowering plant that contains psychoactive compounds, often used for recreational or medicinal purposes, particularly in the form of marijuana or hashish | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement | |
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 | |
buoyant | adj: lighthearted and cheerful; tending to float; having a positive attitude or outlook | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
behoof | n: advantage or benefit, particularly about one’s interest or well-being; utility or usefulness | |
transcend | v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
rejuvenate | v: to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
fate | n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
karma | n: a concept that originated in Hinduism and Buddhism and referred to the idea that a person’s actions in the present moment will affect their future experiences and circumstances | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
pyramid | n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
contingent | adj: possible but not certain to occur; (noun) a group of people or things that are present or available to do something if it is needed | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; |