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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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eyelash | n: any of the short hairs that grow around the eyes | |
inward | adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking | |
outward | adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
scrape | v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter | |
eyeball | n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
cornea | n: the transparent layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps to focus light onto the retina | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
trachoma | n: an infectious eye disease caused by bacteria, characterized by inflammation, irritation, and scarring of the eye tissues and, if left untreated, can lead to blindness | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
bacteria | n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
eyelid | n: a thin fold of skin that covers and protects the human eye, which helps to keep the eye moist by spreading tears over the surface and prevents foreign objects from entering the eye | |
contract | n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law | |
tweeze | v: to pluck or remove hairs, particularly from the face or other sensitive areas, using a pair of tweezers (= a small hand-held tool used for grasping and manipulating small objects with precision) or other specialized tools | |
pluck | v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers | |
temporary | adj: not lasting or be used for a very long | |
respite | n: a brief period of rest, relief, or delay from something difficult or unpleasant; a short break or vacation from regular activities or responsibilities | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
impair | v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse | |
tomb | n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
nub | n: the central and most important point or core; a small, pointed piece or protuberance | |
tragedy | n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character | |
rampant | adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
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 | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
anesthetic | n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain | |
porch | n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards | |
antibiotic | n: a substance or drug that kills or slows down the growth of bacteria | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
ministry | n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
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. | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
latrine | n: a public or communal toilet, usually located outdoors or in the military, camping, or other semi-permanent settings | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
android | n: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system | |
download | v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
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 | |
valid | adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable | |
stall | v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
pacific | adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
coordinated | adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
exaggeration | n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
agony | n: extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, often prolonged or intense | |
intractable | adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done |