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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
cruise | n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace | |
devour | v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
actress | n: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies | |
audition | n: a performance or test given by an actor, musician, or other performers to demonstrate their abilities and suitability for a particular role or position | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
extension | n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line | |
prototype | n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
scroll | n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
desirable | adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after | |
shove | v: to push someone or something in a rough way | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
sinister | adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
slavery | n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work | |
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 | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
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 | |
mixed-race | adj: describing a person whose ancestry includes people from two or more different races or ethnicities; describing a social or cultural context that embraces or represents people from different racial or ethnic backgrounds | |
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 | |
preferential | adj: showing or giving preference or priority to a particular thing or person; giving special treatment or privilege to someone or something | |
strenuous | adj: requiring or showing great energy, effort, or exertion; physically or mentally demanding; characterized by vigorous activity | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
laborious | adj: requiring a lot of effort and time to complete; characterized by tedious or difficult work | |
abolish | v: to do away with completely; to put an end to | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
facial | adj: of or relating to a person’s face | |
sorority | n: a social organization or club for women, often associated with college or university institutions, which focuses on scholarship, sisterhood, and social activities | |
fraternity | n: a group of people, especially men, who are associated with each other through a common interest or occupation | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
flashlight | n: a portable electric light with a handle and a switch that can be turned on and off | |
compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
retouch | v: to touch up or make small changes to a photograph, painting, or other images using digital or manual tools | |
photoshop | v: to edit or manipulate digital images or photographs using Adobe Photoshop software or similar tools | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
bleach | v: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach | |
toxin | n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
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 | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
inundate | v: to flood or overwhelm with an excessive amount of something | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
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 | |
dumb | adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
obtain | v: to get something, especially by making a great effort | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
arbiter | n: a person with authority to settle or judge a dispute or disagreement; an impartial third party who makes a judgment or decision | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
unconventional | adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
quo | n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue | |
broaden | v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal. |