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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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nightmare | n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream | |
hysterical | adj: marked by or in a state of excessive or uncontrollable emotion | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
sob | v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds | |
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 | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
frantic | adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied | |
avail | v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
booby-trap | n: a hidden or disguised device intended to harm or ensnare unwary people or animals; a tactic of warfare or sabotage involving such devices | |
aurora | n: a natural appearance of colored light in Earth’s sky that is usually seen in high-latitude regions, especially around the Arctic and Antarctic | |
hindsight | n: understanding or knowledge that comes after an event has occurred; the ability to perceive or understand events with greater clarity or accuracy in retrospect | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
carnage | n: the killing or slaughter of a large number of people, especially in a battle or war; a situation in which many people are killed or injured in a violent way | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
ambulance | n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities | |
horrific | adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
paragraph | n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
firstborn | adj: the first child born to a mother | |
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 | |
absent | adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
sandy | adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
spreadsheet | n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
nightclub | n: a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
parkland | n: an area of open land designated for public use as a park or recreation area | |
psychiatry | n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
splash | v: to cause liquid to scatter in irregular drops, especially with force | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
limelight | n: a bright light produced by heating a piece of lime in an oxygen-hydrogen flame; a metaphorical expression meaning to be the center of attention or in the public eye | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
conscience | n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
notoriety | n: the state of being widely known, especially for something negative or notorious; a negative reputation or fame | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
adhere | v: to stick firmly; to be compatible | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
demographic | n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc. | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
prominent | adj: important, well-known, or noticeable | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
self-serving | adj: concerned primarily with one’s interests and needs rather than those of others; motivated by a desire for personal gain or advantage | |
infringe | v: to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement, often by trespassing or infringing on someone else’s rights or property | |
amendment | n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law | |
censorship | n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
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 | |
guideline | n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
kidnapping | n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive | |
assault | n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
elevate | v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
endorse | v: to officially approve, support, or recommend someone or something | |
psychiatric | adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders | |
identification | n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
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 | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
gratuitous | adj: given or done without charge or payment | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
segment | n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole | |
inaction | n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed |