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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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sparkle | v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy | |
glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
stain | v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
campsite | n: a place where people can pitch tents, park RVs, or set up other types of temporary shelter for recreational use, often equipped with facilities such as bathrooms and fire pits | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
bluff | v: to try to deceive someone into believing that you can or are going to do something, or that you have knowledge or abilities; (noun) a high steep bank, usually formed by river erosion | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
dump | v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
aluminum | n: a chemical element with the symbol Al that visually resembles silver, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts | |
foil | n: a thin and flexible sheet of metal, such as aluminum, used for wrapping or covering items; a literary device in which a character’s actions or words are used to contrast or highlight the actions or words of another character; (verb) to prevent someone from succeeding in their plans or actions | |
astonished | adj: extremely surprised and upset | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
configure | v: to set up or arrange something in a particular way or for a specific purpose | |
sanitation | n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner | |
garbage | n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse | |
recyclability | n: the degree to which a material or product can be reused or repurposed after it has served its original function, without requiring significant modifications or environmental harm | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
outsider | n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
broom | n: a cleaning tool that typically consists of a long handle with a bundle of stiff bristles or fibers at one end, used for sweeping or cleaning floors or other surfaces | |
plow | n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
prevalent | adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time | |
adjust | v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better. | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
bureau | n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information | |
labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
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 | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
hazard | n: something dangerous and likely to cause damage | |
relentless | adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks | |
curb | v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk | |
respiration | n: the process of inhaling and exhaling air to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment; the total of the physiological processes by which living organisms metabolize oxygen and release carbon dioxide | |
circulation | n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold | |
stigma | n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
scorn | n: a feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something seen as unworthy or inferior; an expression of contempt or ridicule | |
ironic | adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
efficiently | adv: in a way that produces maximum output with minimum effort or expense | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
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 | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
sputter | v: to emit or make a series of explosive popping or spitting sounds; to speak quickly or in a confused or agitated manner; to work or operate in an erratic or uneven manner | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
quotidian | adj: occurring or recurring daily; ordinary or commonplace, typically used to describe something boring, repetitive, or mundane | |
velocity | n: the rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, often measured in meters per second (m/s) | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
workforce | n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
liturgy | n: a form of public worship or religious service, especially in the Christian Church | |
rhythmic | adj: having a pattern of regular beats or a regular beat; characterized by rhythm | |
reassurance | n: the act of giving advice or help to make someone feel less worried; the act of giving someone confidence | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
dross | n: waste or impurities that are separated from metal during the smelting or refining process; something that is considered to be worthless or of poor quality, often used metaphorically | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
growl | v: to make a low, guttural sound, usually similar to that of an animal, expressing anger, agitation, or disapproval | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
downstairs | adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building | |
recycle | v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again | |
nod | v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
municipal | adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; |