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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
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 | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
rebellion | n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler | |
enactment | n: the act of giving legal effect to a piece of legislation by passing it into law | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
outskirt | n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something. | |
artwork | n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc. | |
controversy | n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval | |
transgress | v: to break the law or moral code; to go beyond or exceed the limits or boundaries of something | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
conceptual | adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
montage | n: a sequence of images, sounds, or clips that are combined to convey a particular message or emotion | |
drape | v: to arrange or hang cloth or clothing loosely over something, typically in a decorative way; to cover or decorate loosely with material | |
coffin | n: a box or container used to bury a dead body; a case or structure resembling a coffin | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
jungle | n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly | |
shovel | n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials | |
artistic | adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities | |
oppressive | adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
naval | adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
evoke | v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind | |
lynch | v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance | |
numerous | adj: amounting to a large indefinite number | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
disgrace | n: a loss of respect, honor, or dignity; a state of shame or public humiliation; an action or behavior that is seen as immoral or unacceptable; (verb) to bring shame, dishonor, or discredit upon someone or something | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
outlaw | v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
defy | v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc. | |
capitol | n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
landmark | n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point | |
amendment | n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
patriotism | n: love and loyalty to one’s country | |
mandatory | adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
conventional | adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc. | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
oust | v: to force someone out of a position of power, job, place, or competition | |
authoritarian | adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
humorous | adj: characterized by humor; funny, amusing, or entertaining; causing laughter or mirth |