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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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relay | v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc. | |
baton | n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race | |
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 | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
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 | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
aspire | v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great | |
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 | |
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 | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
disappointment | n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes | |
skip | v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
prioritize | v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
spellbound | adj: completely captivated or enchanted by something or someone; held under a powerful or magical spell | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
determination | n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
paradigm | n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model | |
initiative | n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
deputy | n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another | |
commission | n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
clearance | n: the act of removing or getting rid of something; official permission or authorization to proceed or act; the process of checking that an area is clear of people or things, especially before a military or security operation | |
assistant | n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
biochemical | adj: relating to the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
delta | n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle | |
charter | n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
consecutive | adj: following in a sequence or order without interruption or break; occurring one after another | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
insurmountable | adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
pronounced | adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized | |
dire | adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
breadwinner | n: the member of a family who earns money to support the others | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
haul | v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort | |
scrap | n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole | |
fancy | v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy | |
sneak | v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
ambassador | n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
supposedly | adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
microphone | n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
gadget | n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
advantage | n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has |