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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
reconstruction | n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
prosthetic | adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant | |
amputee | n: a person who has had an arm or a leg cut off | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
bay | n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
pant | v: to breathe quickly and shallowly, often because of exertion, excitement, or fear; to gasp or heave for breath | |
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 | |
replacement | n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another | |
high-end | adj: of the highest quality or luxury, often used to describe expensive or exclusive products or services | |
microprocessor | n: a computer component containing all the functions of the central processing unit | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
low-end | adj: referring to the lower quality or less expensive version of a product or technology, typically associated with budget options or basic functionality | |
titanic | adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element) | |
centric | adj: tending towards or focused on a particular center, point, or perspective, sometimes to the exclusion of others; emphasizing or prioritizing a specific thing or group; (noun) something that is at the center or core of a specific thing or system | |
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 | |
mimic | v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
functional | adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service | |
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 | |
hinge | n: a joint that holds the edge of a door, window, lid, etc. and allows it to open or close | |
unstable | adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions | |
socket | n: a device in a wall into which a plug is inserted to connect electrical devices to a building’s power source; a hollow into which a structure fits | |
residual | adj: relating to or constituting a remainder or leftover portion; remaining after other elements or factors have been removed or taken into account | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
pylon | n: a tall, vertical structure used to support cables or wires, typically made of metal or concrete | |
gait | n: a person’s manner of walking, running, or moving on foot; a particular pattern or style of movement or locomotion | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
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 | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
squat | v: to crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks; to occupy a space, usually a place that is not designed for human habitation or use; (noun) a physical exercise that involves holding a position similar to sitting with the knees bent and the thighs parallel to the ground | |
kneel | v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
homemade | adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop | |
dampen | v: to make something wet or moist; to reduce the intensity or impact of something, such as a feeling, sound, or movement | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
cosmetic | adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive | |
pants | n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs | |
sari | n: a garment worn primarily by women from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a length of fabric that is draped and wrapped around the body in various styles | |
stigma | n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
acute | adj: extremely sharp or severe | |
modification | n: the act of changing something, usually to improve it, or something changed | |
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 | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
subsidize | v: to pay part of the cost of something to support an organization, activity, etc. financially | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
margin | n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
indicator | n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute |