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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
imprison | v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement | |
allied | adj: united or connected by a political or military agreement | |
spy | n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization | |
screwdriver | n: a tool used for turning screws, typically consisting of a handle and a metal rod with a flattened tip that fits into the slot on the head of a screw; a popular cocktail made with vodka and orange juice | |
parisian | adj: of or from Paris, France; characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants | |
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 | |
whirlwind | n: a very strong wind that moves rapidly in circles and causes a lot of damage | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
pacifist | adj: a person who believes in pacifism, which is the opposition to war and violence as a means of resolving conflicts | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
advent | n: the arrival or beginning of something; the coming of Jesus Christ at his birth | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
dispute | n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
devastation | n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
sideline | n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
auxiliary | adj: providing additional or supplementary support or assistance; secondary in importance or function | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
wireless | adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals | |
unaware | adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
sabotage | n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies | |
fluent | adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily | |
attractive | adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
operator | n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations | |
lug | v: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion | |
conspicuous | adj: visible or observable; likely to draw attention | |
transmitter | n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
clandestine | adj: done or kept in secret, especially because it is illegal or not allowed | |
assignment | n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
espionage | n: the practice of spying or gathering confidential information about a country or organization for political or military purposes; the act of obtaining secret or confidential information by means of spies or secret agents | |
resist | v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening | |
interrogate | v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner | |
passport | n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel | |
pistol | n: a handgun, typically one that can be held in one hand | |
franc | n: the currency used in some countries, including Switzerland, France, and formerly Belgium | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
supervisor | n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others | |
single-handed | adj: done or accomplished by one person alone | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
arrange | v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
charisma | n: a compelling charm or attractiveness that can inspire devotion and admiration from others, often associated with leadership or celebrity status | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
casual | adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
aerial | n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air | |
charm | n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people | |
cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
jealousy | n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
secrete | v: to produce and discharge a substance, such as a hormone or glandular secretion; to conceal or hide something | |
loosen | v: to make something less tight, firm, or fixed; to free from restraint or constraint; to relax | |
skylight | n: a window or opening in a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter a room or space from above | |
raid | n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft | |
alert | v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action | |
captor | n: a person who takes someone captive or hostage, often by force or coercion | |
concentration | n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else. | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
deprive | v: to take away something from someone | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
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 | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use |