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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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limitless | adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
newscast | n: a radio or television program that delivers news to the public, usually broadcast at set times throughout the day | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
apparent | adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly | |
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 | |
authoritarian | adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights | |
censor | n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information | |
scandal | n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
mislead | v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
covert | adj: kept secret or concealed; not openly practiced or engaged in | |
assassination | n: the act of killing a public figure, especially a political leader, usually for political or religious motives | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
breakdown | n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization | |
gatekeeper | n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
outlet | n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
multiply | v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity | |
viewpoint | n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
middleman | n: a person who acts as an intermediary between two or more parties, often facilitating the exchange of goods or services and taking a commission or fee for their services | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
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 | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
broadcast | v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television | |
polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
continuous | adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption | |
coverage | n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides | |
incorrect | adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate | |
accusation | n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
anxious | adj: worried and nervous | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
refute | v: to say or prove that something is wrong or false | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
unavoidable | adj: impossible to avoid or evade; inevitable | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
anonymity | n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information | |
unaccountable | adj: not able to be explained or justified, often in a way that suggests something suspicious or dishonest is going on; not responsible or answerable for one’s actions or behavior | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
verify | v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
falsehood | n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
curate | n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
plunge | v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall |