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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
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. | |
benchmark | n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance | |
rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
prehistoric | adj: belonging to or existing in times before recorded history; no longer fashionable | |
mulberry | n: a small deciduous tree with broad leaves, typically grown for its edible fruit or as a shade tree | |
dynasty | n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country | |
silkworm | n: the larva of a moth of the Bombyx genus that spins a cocoon of silk to encase itself while it transforms into a pupa; the silk fibers can be harvested and used to make fabric, such as silk | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
soundproof | v: to make a room or other enclosed space impervious to sound by reducing the transmission of sound through its walls or floor and ceiling; (adjective, of a building) not allowing sound to pass through it | |
expressway | n: a high-speed divided highway designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access points and no intersections | |
olympiad | n: a period of four years, originally the time between the ancient Olympic Games and now commonly used to refer to the modern Olympic Games, which are held every four years | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
extracurricular | adj: outside the regular curriculum or program of courses | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
sickle | n: a tool consisting of a short curved blade with a handle, used for cutting grass or grain; also a symbol associated with harvest or death | |
axis | n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance | |
subway | n: an underground railway system, typically in a city | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
sawdust | n: fine particles or small chips of wood that are produced when the wood is sawed or cut, often used as a material for various purposes such as mulch, fuel, or animal bedding | |
trim | v: to make neat or tidy by clipping, cutting, or pruning away excess or unwanted parts; to adjust or modify to improve efficiency or performance | |
polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
bamboo | n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures | |
rooftop | n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
downstairs | adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
premeditated | adj: planned or considered in advance; done with deliberate intention or forethought; prepared or arranged in advance | |
arson | n: the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property or buildings | |
extensive | adj: covering a large area; having a wide range | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
maple | n: a tall tree with five-pointed leaves that turn brilliant crimson or yellow in the fall that grows in the northern region | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
curve | n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
springy | adj: resilient; elastic; (of movements) light and confidently active | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
belly | n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft | |
inward | adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking | |
sinew | n: a tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones, allowing for movement and strength; a source of strength, energy, or resilience | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
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 | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
compression | n: the act or process of pressing or squeezing something together, often using force or pressure; (of physics) the reduction of volume or increase in pressure of a gas or fluid | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
mend | v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged | |
amend | v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time | |
consolation | n: the comfort received by a person after misfortune or disappointment | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
sensitivity | n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others | |
console | v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone; (noun) a type of table that is meant to be displayed against a wall; a control panel or unit that houses the controls for a particular piece of equipment | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
odd | adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two | |
unconventional | adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
tendon | n: a strong, fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon |