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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
troublemaker | n: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
undercover | adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
unspeakable | adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about | |
profanity | n: a speech or behavior that expresses of lack of respect for God or holy things | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
whitewash | n: a substance made of lime and water used to cover walls or fences; a deliberate attempt to conceal or gloss over unpleasant or controversial facts or events | |
jolt | v: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to disturb someone’s composure); (noun) a sudden, sharp movement or shock | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
documentary | n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents | |
filmmaker | n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession | |
margin | n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
elicit | v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
compassion | n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck | |
barometer | n: an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure and is used to predict changes in weather; a measure of the prevailing conditions or trends within a particular situation or environment | |
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 | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
transgress | v: to break the law or moral code; to go beyond or exceed the limits or boundaries of something | |
divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
illicit | adj: forbidden by law, rules, or custom; not approved of or socially acceptable | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
marked | adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
miraculous | adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
jail | n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
loophole | n: a gap or weakness in a legal or bureaucratic system that allows for the exploitation of unintended benefits or avoids penalties | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
perpetrator | n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception | |
ostracize | v: to exclude someone from a group or society by general consent; to avoid speaking to or dealing with intentionally | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
shun | v: to avoid deliberately or keep away from someone or something | |
transgression | n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
hindsight | n: understanding or knowledge that comes after an event has occurred; the ability to perceive or understand events with greater clarity or accuracy in retrospect | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
nominate | v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor | |
academy | n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
headline | n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
congratulation | n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
reverb | n: an audio effect that produces a sound that is reflected off surfaces in an enclosed space, creating a sense of space or ambiance; the natural echoing or reverberation of sound in a large or open space | |
pundit | n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue | |
legislative | adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
onstage | adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience | |
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 | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
fray | v: to become worn or damaged at the edges or with use; to become angry or upset, especially in a public or noisy way; to fight or engage in conflict | |
imprisonment | n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
heartland | n: a region or area that is considered central or vital to a particular country, culture, or social or economic system, often characterized by a sense of national identity or pride and a strong attachment to tradition or values associated with that region | |
mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
outfit | n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc. | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
segregate | v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic | |
prevailing | adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
harassment | n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
worldview | n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
scope | n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
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 | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
refuge | n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
pushback | n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan | |
blowback | n: an unintended negative consequence or repercussion that arises from a particular action, decision, or policy, often used in the context of politics, international relations, or military affairs | |
resigned | adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances | |
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 | |
plain-clothes | n: of or relating to a type of police officer or detective who wears ordinary clothes instead of a uniform when on duty; (noun) a type of clothing, particularly worn by law enforcement officials, that does not feature a uniform or overtly visible identification of the wearer’s profession or rank | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
lineup | n: the schedule of programs for a particular event; a list of people brought together to form a team or take part in an event | |
repercussion | n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
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 | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place |