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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
visionary | adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
defy | v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc. | |
disinherit | v: to exclude someone from inheriting or receiving an inheritance, typically by legal means; to prevent someone from receiving their expected share of an inheritance | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
educate | v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc. | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
incline | v: to lean or bend in a particular direction; to feel a strong willingness or preference toward something | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
cyclone | n: a violent, rotating windstorm that forms over tropical waters and can cause extensive damage to coastal regions, also known as a hurricane or typhoon, depending on the region in which it occurs | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
earthquake | n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface | |
secondly | adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc. | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
dowry | n: property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage, traditionally in some cultures | |
racket | n: a loud and unpleasant noise that is often repeated or sustained over a period of time; a tool or implement used in various leisure activities or sports, such as tennis or badminton | |
extracurricular | adj: outside the regular curriculum or program of courses | |
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 | |
indefatigable | adj: showing tireless and persistent effort; seemingly never getting tired or lacking energy, often used to describe someone who works hard and does not give up easily | |
stamina | n: the physical or mental endurance and strength needed to sustain prolonged effort or activity; the ability to withstand fatigue, stress, or other challenges and continue functioning effectively | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
sensitive | adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do | |
compassionate | adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
indiscriminate | adj: done or occurring without any particular aim, purpose, or discrimination; haphazard, random, or careless | |
assignment | n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies | |
den | n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm | |
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 | |
burglar | n: a person who unlawfully enters a building or other property to steal or commit another crime | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
initiate | v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
ashram | n: a secluded religious community or retreat center where people practice yoga, meditation, and other spiritual disciplines under the guidance of a teacher or guru | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
stationery | n: writing materials, such as paper, pens, pencils, envelopes, or other office supplies used for writing, typing, or mailing | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
landmark | n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
meditation | n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
mindful | adj: being conscious or aware of something; paying close attention to what is happening; being focused and attentive in the present moment | |
distort | v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear | |
distortion | n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted | |
preach | v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience | |
cooperate | v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal | |
petition | n: a formal written request, usually signed by a group of people, which is addressed to a person or organization in authority, seeking a specific action or redress of grievances | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
complaint | n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something | |
grievance | n: a real or imagined cause for complaint or protest, especially regarding an unfair or unjust treatment | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
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 | |
underserved | adj: inadequately or insufficiently provided with help, products, or services | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
activism | n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change | |
draft | n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form | |
ombudsperson | n: an official or appointed person who acts as an impartial mediator or advocate for fairness and transparency in matters involving disputes or complaints, often within an organization or institution, working to resolve conflicts and ensure that individuals’ rights and concerns are considered and addressed | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something |