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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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mall | n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
crumble | v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
penny | n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
leather | n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
shoplifting | n: the act of stealing goods from a store or shop, typically by concealing them on one’s person or by switching price tags | |
cigarette | n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
crappy | adj: of poor quality; not satisfactory | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
ominous | adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding | |
creepy | adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
enthusiasm | n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it | |
drab | adj: dull, boring, or lacking in color or interest; lacking brightness or vibrancy; gloomy or cheerless | |
depress | v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
spruce | n: a type of evergreen tree with short, stiff needles and small cones, often used as a decorative or ornamental tree; (adjective) neat, clean, or tidy in appearance | |
up-and-up | adj: honest, straightforward, and reliable, often used to describe someone or something that is perceived to be trustworthy and above suspicion; of or relating to something getting better or improving | |
tarp | n: (short for tarpaulin) a large, heavy piece of waterproof material, often made of canvas or plastic, used to cover or protect equipment, vehicles, outdoor living spaces, or other objects from the elements | |
blouse | n: a loose-fitting upper garment for women, typically having a collar, buttons, and sleeves | |
espresso | n: a strong, concentrated, and finely ground coffee beverage, typically served in a small cup or demitasse originating in Italy, which is characterized by its rich, dark flavor and thick, foamy crema on top | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
depressed | adj: sad and without any hope | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
waddle | v: to walk with short, unsteady steps, swaying from side to side; (noun) a rolling gait or awkward walk, often accompanied by the swaying of the body from side to side, as is typical of certain birds and aquatic animals | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
vapor | n: a mass of tiny liquid drops in the air | |
genre | n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
hologram | n: a three-dimensional image produced by the interference of light beams from a laser or other coherent light sources used for artistic, scientific, or commercial applications | |
plaza | n: a public square, marketplace, or similar open area in a town, especially in Spanish-speaking countries | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
nihilist | n: a person who rejects all religious, moral, and political beliefs and values; a person who believes life is meaningless and void of purpose | |
angst | n: a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
basement | n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level | |
ram | v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
hopeless | adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success | |
corpus | n: a collection of texts or documents, usually used in research or analysis | |
sunrise | n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky | |
legend | n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field | |
jean | n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
fountain | n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
vintage | adj: denoting something from the past, especially from the recent past | |
vegan | n: a person who does not eat or use any animal products, typically for ethical or environmental reasons | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
millennial | adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y | |
hipster | n: a person who follows a trend or style characterized by a particular subculture, particularly one that is associated with alternative music, fashion, and lifestyle practices | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
bang | v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
appreciative | adj: expressing or feeling gratitude or admiration; showing recognition or understanding of the value or significance of something; receptive or responsive to something with pleasure or enjoyment |