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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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substantial | adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance | |
selfish | adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
apathy | n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm | |
actively | adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination | |
discotheque | n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
font | n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
advert | v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
intentional | adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent | |
exclusion | n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something | |
mist | n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
expression | n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
profitable | adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit | |
billboard | n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads | |
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 | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
scandal | n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage | |
downtown | adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
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 | |
opposing | adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other | |
privatize | v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
reinforce | v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger | |
spectator | n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it | |
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 | |
leadership | n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization | |
prophecy | n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
imperfectly | adv: in a faulty or incomplete way | |
glamorous | adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
ongoing | adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening | |
voluntary | adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced | |
heroism | n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
forehead | n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
poll | n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election | |
regurgitate | v: to bring back partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat or recite something without understanding or adding anything new or original | |
expense | n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
cynicism | n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest | |
charitable | adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity | |
advocacy | n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying | |
passionate | adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
out-of-date | adj: no longer current or applicable; proceeding or produced in an older or previous time period and no longer considered fashionable, useful, or relevant | |
unfair | adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
apathetic | adj: lacking interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent or unconcerned, often in situations where one might be expected to be emotionally engaged or invested | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
elector | n: a person who has the right to vote in an election | |
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 | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
disengage | v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment |