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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
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 | |
steroid | n: any of several organic compounds that are produced in the body and have important physiological effects and affect the development and growth of sex organs | |
mortgage | n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
foreclose | v: to take legal action to repossess or seize property, particularly a mortgaged property, due to non-payment of debts or obligations | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
implicit | adj: suggested but not directly expressed | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
warranty | n: a written guarantee or pledge, usually issued by the manufacturer or seller that a product or service will meet certain standards of quality, performance, or functionality; a promise to repair or replace a faulty product or provide a refund if it fails to meet the specified standards | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
lottery | n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
paycheck | n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
slice | n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
divert | v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
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 | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
gratification | n: the feeling of being pleased or satisfied as a result of achieving something or having something you want | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
inertia | n: the quality or state of being inactive, sluggish, or slow to move or act | |
diversion | n: a change of direction or course; the act of redirecting attention or activity to a different topic or task; a form of entertainment or pastime that provides a temporary distraction or relief | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
donate | v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
procrastinate | v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
retirement | n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
aversion | n: a strong dislike or reluctance towards something or someone; a feeling of extreme distaste or aversion towards something or someone unpleasant | |
intuitive | adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
fascinate | v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
autopilot | n: a system that automatically controls the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something | |
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 | |
percentage | n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
pension | n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working | |
needless | adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
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 | |
iceberg | n: a large piece of ice floating in the sea, detached from a glacier | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose |