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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
figment | n: something invented or imagined, particularly something that is not real, tangible, or concrete; a product of the imagination | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
artwork | n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc. | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
cape | n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water | |
dislocate | v: to move out of a position of the bone in a joint; to put out of its usual place, position, or relationship | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
omit | v: to leave out or exclude something; to fail to do something that is expected or required | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
teem | v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily | |
masculine | adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men | |
architecture | n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings | |
monument | n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event | |
statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
overt | adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
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 | |
nationalist | adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
preservation | n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
memorable | adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
memorial | n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event | |
juxtapose | v: to place two or more things side by side, often to compare or contrast them or to create an effect of surprise or incongruity | |
hypocrisy | n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
rank | n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
guise | n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature | |
bare | adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
apartheid | n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
offscreen | adj: not appearing or happening on the screen in a film, play, or television program; pertaining to events or actions that occur outside of the viewer’s or audience’s direct view | |
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 | |
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 | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
extension | n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
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 | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
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 | |
removal | n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
supervisor | n: a person who oversees or directs the work of others | |
postpone | v: to delay or reschedule something to a later time or date | |
loot | v: steal goods from a place or person, typically during a war or riot; (noun) steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in times of war or civil disorder | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
blazing | adj: burning and emitting intense heat and light; powerful and impressive | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
clench | v: to close tightly or grip firmly; to contract or stiffen, especially as in response to stress or pain; to tighten or compress | |
fist | n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
euphoria | n: a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or delight; a state of extreme joy or pleasure | |
absent | adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
repatriate | v: to return a person or group of people to their country of origin or citizenship; to bring back someone who was deported or exiled | |
incomplete | adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
messenger | n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
dabble | v: to engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way; to dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
mythology | n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths | |
unrest | n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity |