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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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confess | v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
confession | n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
conflicting | adj: incompatible or inconsistent with something else; in disagreement | |
overwhelming | adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
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 | |
sift | v: to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh in a frame) to remove lumps or large particles | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
old-fashioned | adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
pint | n: a unit of measurement for liquid and dry substances, typically equal to 1/8th of a gallon or 16 fluid ounces, commonly used to measure beverages, such as beer or milk, as well as certain food ingredients | |
smock | n: a loose, lightweight garment worn to protect clothing while working or painting | |
corset | n: a tightly fitting undergarment worn to shape the torso, particularly to create an hourglass figure by compressing the waist and supporting the bust | |
knickers | n: a type of undergarment or shorts worn by women, typically covering the hips and thighs | |
brass | n: a metal alloy of copper and zinc; a yellowish color; a group of wind instruments made of brass | |
millennium | n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia) | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
cohort | n: a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or background and are usually studied as a single unit in research or analysis; a companion or ally | |
mind-boggling | adj: extremely surprising or overwhelming and, therefore, difficult to understand or imagine | |
questionnaire | n: a form or document containing a series of questions used for surveying or gathering information from a group of people, often used in research, marketing, or social science studies | |
byte | n: a unit of digital information that consists of 8 bits, typically used to represent a single character of text or a small amount of computer code | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
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 | |
placenta | n: a temporary organ that feeds a fetus (= unborn and developing baby) inside its mother’s womb | |
pickle | n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
storage | n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information | |
warehouse | n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops | |
studied | adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
disadvantage | n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position | |
cramped | adj: not having enough space for the people in it; uncomfortably small or restricted | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
unhealthy | adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being | |
overweight | adj: weighing more than is considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
nevertheless | adv: in spite of that; yet | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
bedtime | n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness | |
routine | n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
confound | v: to confuse or perplex; to mix up or throw into disorder; to prove to be false or illogical | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order |