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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
intrigue | v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
priceless | adj: extremely valuable or important | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
twang | v: to produce a sharp, ringing sound, usually by striking, plucking, or vibrating a stringed instrument or vocal cords; to speak or utter in a nasal, high-pitched voice | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
shiny | adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface | |
visage | n: the face or facial expression of a person | |
fable | n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
transgender | adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
approximate | adj: nearly accurate or correct, but not completely so | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
superstar | n: a very famous and successful performer or athlete | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
qualify | v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
whitewash | n: a substance made of lime and water used to cover walls or fences; a deliberate attempt to conceal or gloss over unpleasant or controversial facts or events | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
frolic | v: to play and move around happily and energetically | |
incidental | adj: happening or likely to happen in the course of events, without being planned or intended; minor or peripheral | |
railway | n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances | |
settlement | n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place. | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
clad | adj: dressed or covered in a particular way; provided or protected with a particular material or substance | |
kneel | v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
shin | n: the front part of the leg below the knee | |
dusk | n: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight | |
sup | v: to eat or have a meal, typically used in informal or colloquial speech; (noun) a small drink of something | |
paraffin | n: a waxy substance derived from petroleum or coal, often used in candles, wax coatings, or as a moisturizing treatment for the skin | |
hide-and-seek | n: a popular children’s game in which one player closes their eyes for a brief period of time while the other players hide | |
centipede | n: a long, many-legged arthropod of a group of species that are mostly nocturnal predators and typically feed on insects | |
owl | n: a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, and typically a loud hooting call | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
indigenize | v: to make something indigenous or native to a particular place or culture; to adapt or modify something to suit a particular cultural context or environment | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
villager | n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
caftan | n: (also “kaftan”) a loose-fitting, long, and flowing garment, typically made of lightweight fabric with wide sleeves, worn by both men and women, often associated with Middle Eastern or North African traditional dress | |
ridicule | n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
shrug | v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
traipse | v: to walk or move casually or without urgency; to wander aimlessly or leisurely; to go on foot with little purpose or direction | |
reflection | n: the act of thinking deeply about something, or the ability to think deeply; the image of something that is seen in a mirror or other reflective surface | |
contort | v: to (cause something to) twist and press out of its natural or normal shape | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
cattle | n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals | |
chop | v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife | |
firewood | n: wood used as fuel for fires, particularly for heating, cooking, or other purposes | |
cousin | n: the child of your aunt or uncle | |
accustomed | adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation | |
rooftop | n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes | |
shindig | n: an informal social gathering or party, often characterized by lively dancing, music, and entertainment | |
lounge | n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport | |
etch | v: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern | |
donkey | n: a domesticated mammal related to the horse, similar in appearance but with longer ears and a shorter mane; a foolish or stupid person | |
blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
indelible | adj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot |