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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
thumb | n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists | |
reluctant | adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
perseverance | n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success | |
tremble | v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
priceless | adj: extremely valuable or important | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
worthless | adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering | |
liability | n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
discourage | v: to make someone lose confidence, enthusiasm, or less willing to do something | |
autobiography | n: a written account of someone’s own life, written by that person | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
indomitable | adj: impossible to defeat, discourage or subdue; unconquerable; unyielding in spirit | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
undergraduate | n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
fellowship | n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
commute | v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work | |
huddle | v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle | |
shawl | n: a piece of fabric or clothing worn as a covering or adornment around the neck, shoulders, or head; a wrap or cape-like garment | |
scholarship | n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
alienated | adj: feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected from others, often due to a sense of difference or lack of belonging | |
intimidate | v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
coconut | n: the large, hard-shelled seed of a tropical palm, which has a fibrous husk surrounding a single-seeded nut | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
assignment | n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
dedication | n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
laborer | n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks | |
prestigious | adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
hooked | adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
cage | n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept |