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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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freshman | n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school | |
snare | n: a trap or device used to catch animals by means of a noose or wire loop; a type of drum consisting of a head stretched over a hollow shell, usually played with drumsticks | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
progeria | n: a rare genetic disorder that occurs in children and causes rapid aging and premature death, which is characterized by the appearance of aging-related symptoms, such as wrinkles and stiff joints, and typically leads to death in the teenage years | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
pit | n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit | |
percussion | n: the section of an orchestra or band that plays instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines; the action of striking something to produce a sound | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
auxiliary | adj: providing additional or supplementary support or assistance; secondary in importance or function | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
timpani | n: a set of kettledrums (= large metal drums) played with soft-headed mallets | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
apparatus | n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
stunt | n: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
quote | v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
scout | n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations | |
comic | adj: funny and making you laugh | |
adjustment | n: a small change or movement made to something to improve it and achieve the desired result | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
outlook | n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
goofy | adj: silly or foolish | |
geek | n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
supersede | v: to replace or be replaced by something else, particularly something newer, better, or more effective; to supplant or take over the place or function of another | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
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.; | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
strive | v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
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 | |
paradox | n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange; | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
catapult | n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
genetics | n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms | |
biochemical | adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
genetically | adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity | |
embodiment | n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea | |
protein | n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues | |
abnormal | adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
entity | n: something that exists independently and has its own identity | |
secluded | adj: hidden or isolated from view; quiet and undisturbed; kept away from the company of others | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
falter | v: to hesitate or stumble in action or speech; to lose strength or momentum; to become unsteady or shaky | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
homecoming | n: a return to one’s home or hometown, often following an extended period of absence, such as after graduation, military service, or travel; a celebratory event or tradition welcoming someone back home |