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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
phobia | n: an extreme or irrational fear of a particular object, person, situation, or activity; a type of anxiety disorder | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
stutter | v: to speak with sudden involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words; (noun) a speech disorder characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, or by pauses or blocks in speech | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
mutual | adj: common to or shared by two or more parties | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
reimagine | v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
disprove | v: to show that something is not true or correct | |
up-and-coming | adj: having a promising future, showing signs of potential success, likely to become important or successful | |
actress | n: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies | |
fervent | adj: characterized by intense or passionate emotion or enthusiasm; showing great warmth or devotion | |
sculpture | n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay | |
millennium | n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia) | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
vamp | n: the upper part of a shoe or boot above the sole, covering the instep and sometimes extending over the toes; a woman who uses her charm or allure to seduce and manipulate men; (of music) an improvised or repeated section of music, usually a jazz or blues piece | |
selfie | n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
solitary | adj: existing, living, or doing without others | |
articulate | v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language | |
buff | n: a person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about a particular subject or activity; a soft, furry animal hide that has been treated and prepared for use in clothing, accessories, or upholstery | |
workout | n: a session of physical exercise or training | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
plaza | n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
walkway | n: a path or trail for people to walk on, typically in a park or garden | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
startling | adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
credible | adj: capable of being trusted or believed | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
fancy | v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
transcend | v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something | |
affront | n: an action or statement that causes offense or disrespect to someone’s dignity or honor; a deliberate insult or slight; (verb) to insult or offend someone intentionally, often by showing disrespect or disregard for their feelings, beliefs, or social norms | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
drone | n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control | |
beneficial | adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
con | n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something | |
racket | n: a loud and unpleasant noise that is often repeated or sustained over a period of time; a tool or implement used in various leisure activities or sports, such as tennis or badminton | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
accustomed | adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation | |
serendipity | n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
potluck | n: a meal or gathering where everyone brings a dish to share; a situation or activity in which people contribute or participate unpredictably without prior planning or preparation |