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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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avenue | n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach | |
wicked | adj: morally bad or evil | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
classist | adj: participle in practices or attitudes that are discriminatory or prejudicial based on social or economic status or class | |
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 | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
appointment | n: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
underserved | adj: inadequately or insufficiently provided with help, products, or services | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
maze | n: a complex network of winding passages or pathways designed as a puzzle or challenge for people to navigate through | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
bolt | n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly | |
walk-in | adj: large enough to walk into; not arranged in advance; (noun) someone who arrives without an appointment, referral, or prior notice | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
flexibility | n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
no-show | n: a person who fails to appear for a scheduled appointment or event without prior communication or explanation; (adjective) describing a situation where a person or thing is curiously absent or missing | |
layout | n: the way in which the parts of something are arranged or set out | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
alternate | adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
over-the-counter | adj: (often abbreviated as “OTC”) relating to products or medications that are available for purchase without a prescription from a licensed healthcare professional; (noun, of finance) a method of trading that doesn’t take place on a formal exchange | |
prescription | n: a written or spoken instruction that directs a medical practitioner to prescribe a specific treatment or medication for a patient | |
amoxicillin | n: (also “amox”) a type of antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and ear infections; a type of penicillin that is effective against a wide range of bacteria | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
pharmacy | n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
monogamy | n: the practice of being married to only one person at a time; the state of having a mutually exclusive romantic or sexual relationship with one partner | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
federal | adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level | |
qualified | adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job | |
nationwide | adj: extending throughout an entire nation | |
safety-net | n: a precautionary measure intended to provide support or assistance to individuals or groups who are in danger of falling into poverty, hardship, or other negative outcomes | |
monopoly | n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate | |
entity | n: something that exists independently and has its own identity | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
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 | |
handsome | adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous | |
stapler | n: a device used to bind sheets of paper together by driving a small metal staple (= a fastener used to secure multiple sheets of paper together) through them | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
expense | n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something | |
mango | n: tropical fruit with smooth, juicy flesh and a large, hard seed in the middle | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
dentist | n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth | |
scout | n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
entrepreneurship | n: the process or skill of starting and running a business, particularly a new and innovative one | |
arbitrage | n: the practice of buying and selling goods, securities, or currencies in different markets or locations to make a profit from the differences in price between them | |
inefficiency | n: the lack of ability or effectiveness in producing the desired results or outcomes; the quality of being wasteful or unproductive | |
downside | n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
apostrophe | n: a punctuation mark used to indicate the omission of letters or numbers in a word or to indicate possession; a figure of speech in which a person or thing is addressed directly, as if present, or referred to as if present | |
uncommon | adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare | |
narcissist | n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements | |
unicorn | n: a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead; a privately held startup company that reached a valuation of $1 billion | |
essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society |