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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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epiphany | n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus | |
decorate | v: to add beauty or distinction to something by the addition of ornament, art, etc | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
workmanship | n: the quality or skill with which something, especially a crafted item or construction, has been made or done; the level of artistry and craftsmanship displayed in a particular piece of work | |
steel | n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure | |
hindsight | n: understanding or knowledge that comes after an event has occurred; the ability to perceive or understand events with greater clarity or accuracy in retrospect | |
tragic | adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
tradesman | n: a person who works in a trade or commerce, such as a craftsman, merchant, or vendor | |
vernacular | n: a language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region | |
stoic | adj: calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations; (noun) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
macho | adj: characterized by a strong sense of masculinity or male dominance, often in a way that is perceived as arrogant or aggressive | |
physically | adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
adversity | n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces | |
pronounced | adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized | |
ripple | n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
mood | n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind | |
bleak | adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope | |
somber | adj: having a serious or sad atmosphere or character; gloomy or dark | |
grieve | v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
underlying | adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly | |
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 | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
alcohol | n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
gamble | v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
bully | n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful | |
harassment | n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities | |
ignorant | adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
pilgrim | n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion | |
cofounder | n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
ingrained | adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
hardware | n: durable tools, machinery, and other equipment; the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other electronic systems | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
timber | n: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction | |
venue | n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed | |
bacon | n: a type of salt-cured pork that is usually sliced and fried; a meat product that is derived from the back or sides of a pig | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
slogan | n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea | |
corny | adj: overly sentimental or trite; lacking in originality or creativity; trying too hard to be funny or endearing | |
logo | n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
halt | v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
butcher | n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others | |
candlelight | n: light provided by a candle or candles | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
lifeline | n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help | |
broth | n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews | |
counselor | n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
shed | v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage | |
depot | n: a place or a building where goods, materials, or equipment are stored, manufactured, or distributed; a transportation hub where buses or trains start or end their journeys | |
invariably | adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
catharsis | n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
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 | |
sober | adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
toll | n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
stigma | n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do |