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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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transgender | adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
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 | |
variance | n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
umbrella | n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun | |
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 | |
variant | n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type | |
shaman | n: a person who is regarded as having access to the spirit world and who typically acts as a healer or intermediary between spirits and humans in certain cultures and traditions | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
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 | |
resume | v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption | |
cashier | n: an employee responsible for handling transactions, such as payments or returns, in a store or other business | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
confine | v: to restrict the movement of someone or something | |
asylum | n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee | |
androgyne | n: a person who has both male and female qualities or characteristics; an androgynous person | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
persecution | n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
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 | |
correspond | v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages | |
extensive | adj: covering a large area; having a wide range | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
reed | n: a tall, slender-leaved plant that grows in water; a thin strip of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in certain musical instruments such as oboe, clarinet, and saxophone | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
suburbanite | n: a person who lives in a suburban area, which is often a residential area near a larger city or urban center | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
forefront | n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause | |
seminal | adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system | |
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 | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
cafeteria | n: a restaurant where customers serve themselves from a counter and pay for what they have taken, often found in factories, colleges, hospitals, etc. | |
stonewall | v: to refuse to answer questions or provide information; to delay discussion or decision | |
inn | n: a small hotel or lodging establishment typically located in a rural area, often serving food and drink as well as lodging | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
loom | v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
disenfranchise | v: to prevent someone from having the right to vote or from having an equal opportunity to vote | |
daring | adj: brave and taking risks | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
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 | |
recap | v: to repeat or summarize what has been said, decided, etc. | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
obtain | v: to get something, especially by making a great effort | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
deliberate | adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
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 | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
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.; | |
overreact | v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
dire | adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
anomaly | n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand | |
drill | n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
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 | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
vibrant | adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity |