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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
pasty | n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull | |
basement | n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level | |
mischievous | adj: causing or showing a fondness for playfully causing trouble; harmful or troublesome, especially in a playful or amusing way | |
shady | adj: characterized by darkness or obscurity, often referring to the atmosphere of a place; characterized by suspicious or dishonest behavior or dealings; relating to shade or protection from sunlight | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
rogue | n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
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 | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
railroad | n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
wright | n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal | |
prolific | adj: producing many works, results, or offspring | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
bifocal | adj: describing lenses that contain two distinct optical powers, typically used for correcting both nearsightedness and farsightedness in the same eyeglasses | |
lightning | n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash | |
rod | n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
tinker | v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way | |
statesman | n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs | |
conception | n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle | |
citizenship | n: the status of being a member of a particular country | |
predicate | n: a statement or assertion about something, especially a statement in logic or grammar; (verb) to base or found on a particular fact or assumption | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
underlie | v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
enterprise | n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
conform | v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
nuisance | n: something or someone that causes annoyance, inconvenience, or discomfort; an unpleasant or irritating thing or person | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
articulate | v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
energize | v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
entrenched | adj: established firmly and securely | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
representative | n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people | |
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 | |
software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
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 | |
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 | |
app | n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC | |
legislator | n: a member of a group of people who has the power to make or enact laws | |
geek | n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
entrant | n: a person or organization entering or taking part in a competition, contest, or event; someone or something that enters or is granted entry into a particular field or area | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
vacate | v: to leave or give up possession of a place or position; to make a place or position empty | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
firefight | n: a struggle to extinguish a fire; a military engagement in which small arms and other weapons are used | |
brigade | n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
footstep | n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products |