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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
smuggle | v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
dusty | adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air | |
migrant | n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
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 | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
transnational | adj: relating to or involving activities, organizations, or individuals that cross national boundaries or operate in multiple countries; having a presence or influence in multiple countries or regions | |
migration | n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change | |
undocumented | adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
squarely | adv: directly and firmly; in a square shape | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
capsule | n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
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 | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
rhetoric | n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
embark | v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something | |
laborer | n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
harass | v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention | |
loiter | v: to linger or hang around in a public place without any clear purpose or intention; to move slowly or lazily | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
consciously | adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner | |
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 | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
dirt | n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock | |
defiant | adj: showing bold resistance or disobedience to authority, rules, or norms | |
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 | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
coworker | n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
blackball | v: to reject or exclude someone from a particular group, organization, or activity; to vote against or reject a proposal or idea | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
cob | n: a type of bread made from cornmeal, traditionally associated with Native American cuisine; the central hub or axis of a wheel or turbine; a small, delicately built horse, typically used for riding or light work | |
vendor | n: a person or company that sells goods or services | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
sibling | n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents | |
migrate | v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally | |
lifeblood | n: a vital or essential element or substance that is necessary for survival or success | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
necessity | n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable | |
insular | adj: relating to, characteristic of, or situated on an island, especially an isolated one; interested only in your own country, group, ideas, etc., and not in those from outside | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
knit | v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
thankless | adj: referring to a situation or activity that brings no gratitude or recognition from others; not receiving thanks or appreciation for one’s efforts or actions | |
demolition | n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure | |
exploitation | n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
backyard | n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house | |
barbecue | n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
nickname | n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
clown | n: a performer, typically in a circus, who wears distinctive makeup and costumes and plays practical jokes, and performs tricks or stunts to entertain audiences | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
memorable | adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
stroll | v: to walk somewhere in a slow, relaxed way and with no apparent aim | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
exile | n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
rebirth | n: the process of being reborn or starting anew, especially after a period of decline or stagnation | |
assimilate | v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
appendectomy | n: a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, typically performed in cases of appendicitis or other conditions that cause inflammation or infection of the appendix | |
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 | |
gut | n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
interconnect | v: to connect similar things | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
involvement | n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
coup | n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement | |
scandal | n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
archbishop | n: a high-ranking bishop (= a member of the clergy) in the Christian church, typically in charge of an archdiocese and holding a position of authority over other bishops in the region | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
instability | n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly | |
impunity | n: exemption or freedom from punishment or harm; a state of being immune to negative consequences or legal accountability | |
unremittingly | adv: in a manner that is constant, persistent, or continuous; without interruption or slackening | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
infrastructure | n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
patrol | n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
detain | v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
immigration | n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
detention | n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed | |
percolate | v: to filter through a porous substance or material; to pass through gradually or spread slowly; to rise or pass through a liquid or container, as in a coffee maker | |
sheriff | n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town | |
deport | v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
disparate | adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way | |
motorcycle | n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals | |
luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
stripe | n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears | |
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 | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
clasp | v: to hold tightly with the hands, arms, or other parts of the body; to fasten or secure something with a device such as a hook, clip, or buckle; (noun) a device used for fastening things together | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
imprison | v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement |