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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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carpenter | n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects | |
toolbox | n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment | |
dentist | n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth | |
drill | n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
Confucian | adj: relating to the teachings and beliefs of the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his followers | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
dismal | adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
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 | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
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 | |
defensive | adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression | |
amygdala | n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell | |
scan | v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
giver | n: a person who gives or donates something, particularly money, time, or resources, to others; a philanthropist or benefactor | |
regulate | v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws | |
wonk | n: a person who is very interested in or knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one regarded as dry or nerdy | |
lab | n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
micro | n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
buy-in | v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something | |
autonomy | n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
specify | v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
crave | v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
compliance | n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines | |
monologue | n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory | |
joint | adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly |