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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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co-parenting | n: a parent who shares the responsibility of raising a child with another parent, often in cases of divorce, adoption, or surrogacy | |
absentee | n: a person who is expected or required to be present but who is not present; particularly in the sense of a person who is absent from work or school | |
sperm | n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal | |
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 | |
deadbeat | n: a person who avoids paying debts or fulfilling financial obligations, often to family members, creditors, or the government | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
conceive | v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic | |
drama | n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
balanced | adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
non-existent | adj: not real; not existing or having no real existence | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
avenue | n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack: | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
greatly | adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
stigma | n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
confrontational | adj: characterized by a readiness to confront others, particularly in a challenging or aggressive manner; inclined to argue or disagree rather than compromise or find common ground | |
nuance | n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc. | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
pre-K | n: (an abbreviation for “pre-kindergarten”) a program that provides structured educational activities and socialization opportunities for young children before they start formal kindergarten | |
gum | n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth | |
compassionate | adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment | |
primary | adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
hapless | adj: having no luck; unfortunate | |
fumble | v: to handle something awkwardly; to make mistakes or errors in attempting something | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
appease | v: to pacify or soothe someone, usually by agreeing to their demands or requests; to calm someone’s anger or anxiety | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
precedence | n: the condition of being considered more important or given priority over something else; an earlier occurrence or event that serves as an example or model for future actions | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
snowman | n: a figure like a person made of packed snow | |
acorn | n: the fruit of an oak tree; a small, hard-shelled nut that is a traditional symbol of autumn and is often eaten by animals | |
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 | |
soundtrack | n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
comprehend | v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully | |
tribulate | v: to cause someone to undergo severe hardship or distress; to afflict; to troubles; to suffer | |
breastfeeding | n: the act of feeding a baby with milk produced by the mother’s breasts | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
toll | n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
fatherhood | n: the state or experience of being a father, including the rights, responsibilities, and joys associated with raising a child | |
candid | adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions | |
lovingly | adv: in a manner showing deep affection or care; with fondness and warmth; in a way that expresses or suggests love | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged |