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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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emir | n: a title of high rank used in some Islamic countries, typically for a ruler or governor; a member of a ruling family in such a country | |
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 | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
exile | n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
artistic | adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
immediacy | n: the quality of being immediate, close, or present; the sense of urgency or importance; the act of responding or attending to something promptly | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
anguish | n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
festival | n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
puppet | n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
turkey | n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
nuance | n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc. | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
humanitarian | adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
grassroots | adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
generosity | n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
installation | n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
tapestry | n: a piece of fabric or cloth that is woven with intricate designs or scenes, often depicting historical or mythological events; a complex or intricate story, idea, or situation | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
odyssey | n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy | |
misery | n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
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 | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
corridor | n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
babysitter | n: a person hired to look after a child or children while the parents are away or occupied; someone who provides temporary care and supervision for children in the absence of their parents or guardians | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
jubilant | adj: feeling or expressing great joy, especially because of a success: | |
mixture | n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties | |
reception | n: the act of receiving or the state of being received, especially warmly or kindly; a formal party of people | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
eavesdrop | v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something |