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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
coworker | n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
humanly | adv: in a way that is characteristic of or relating to human beings; in a way that is possible for humans to achieve or accomplish | |
swear | v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language | |
alligator | n: a large semiaquatic reptile with a long tail, powerful jaws, and rough skin, native to the Americas and China | |
swamp | n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation | |
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 | |
jersey | n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
plead | v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy | |
highway | n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
practically | adv: almost or nearly | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
transparency | n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
spontaneously | adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden | |
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 | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
patient | n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
unsolicited | adj: given or sent without being requested or asked for; not invited or desired | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
upstairs | adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building | |
somber | adj: having a serious or sad atmosphere or character; gloomy or dark | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
explicit | adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
vague | adj: not clearly expressed or understood | |
indirect | adj: happening in addition to the main or intended aim, cause or result, often in a way that is not obvious; not following the shortest or straight way | |
pleasant | adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
joint | adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
disclaim | v: to deny any responsibility or connection with something; to renounce or give up any claim to something | |
apology | n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble | |
bribe | v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
greedy | adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
incentivize | v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
spontaneous | adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen | |
appreciation | n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time | |
gratitude | n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness | |
impersonal | adj: lacking personal warmth or feeling; not influenced by personal feelings or individual characteristics; relating to an object or concept rather than a specific person | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
awkward | adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty | |
in-person | adv: taking place with someone physically present together in the same place rather than on the phone, e-mail, or video link: | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
misconception | n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis | |
recommendation | n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job | |
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 | |
donor | n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
persuasive | adj: tending to make you want to do or believe a particular thing; convincing | |
vivid | adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
microscope | n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
babysitter | n: a person hired to look after a child or children while the parents are away or occupied; someone who provides temporary care and supervision for children in the absence of their parents or guardians | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. |