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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
proclaim | v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully | |
nerd | n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc. | |
guinea | n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
counselor | n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
gasoline | n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc. | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
estranged | adj: separated or alienated from someone or something that was once familiar or close; emotionally detached or distant due to a breakdown in a relationship or connection | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
physics | n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions | |
coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
stump | v: to cause to be perplexed or confused; (noun) the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled | |
insignificant | adj: of little importance, influence, or power | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
license | n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
rekindle | v: to revive or renew something that was previously lost or forgotten, often a relationship or feeling | |
counseling | n: the process of providing guidance and support to someone, often in a therapeutic or professional context, to help them overcome personal or emotional difficulties and improve their mental health and well-being | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
estrangement | n: the state of being separated or distant, especially in a relationship or between family members or friends | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
breakdown | n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
chill | n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler | |
fridge | n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh | |
calorie | n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce | |
brainstorming | n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas | |
neuron | n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
costume | n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
pending | adj: awaiting a decision or resolution; yet to be resolved | |
advancement | n: the development, improvement, or progress of something | |
montage | n: a sequence of images, sounds, or clips that are combined to convey a particular message or emotion | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
chop | v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
supercomputer | n: a computer with a high level of computing power and speed, typically used for scientific or engineering computations that require immense amounts of data processing | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
breakthrough | n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem | |
domesticate | v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
windmill | n: a machine that uses wind power to generate mechanical energy or electricity | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
server | n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
battalion | n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major | |
dispose | v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away | |
lightning | n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash | |
bolt | n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly | |
Zeus | n: the king of the gods in ancient Greek mythology, who was the god of the sky and thunder, and was the most powerful of the Olympian gods, who resided on Mount Olympus | |
marathon | n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers | |
woo | v: to seek the affection or favor of someone; to court or pursue someone romantically or with flattery | |
scree | n: a mass of small, loose fragments of rock that may have accumulated at the base of a cliff or mountain slope, often forming a talus or scree slope | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
ordeal | n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
intake | n: the act or process of taking food, air, etc., into your body through the mouth; the amount of food, air, or another substance that you take into your body | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
gel | n: a semi-solid substance, often transparent or translucent, that is used in various products from personal care to food to medicine, and which typically consists of a gelling agent that thickens the liquid | |
pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
bloated | adj: having an abnormally swollen or enlarged appearance, often due to an accumulation of fluid or excessive consumption of food or drink | |
vomit | v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth | |
ramp | n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
skyrocket | v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly; | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
peanut | n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source | |
smoothie | n: a thick, blended beverage made from fruits, vegetables, and often other ingredients such as yogurt, milk, or protein powder; a person, typically a man, who is suave, charming, and polished | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
outlet | n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out | |
substation | n: a facility where high-voltage electric power is transformed to a lower voltage, allowing the energy to be distributed through power lines to homes and businesses | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
spin | v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
accommodate | v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
appetite | n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
disengage | v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship | |
complication | n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
dial | v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
geopolitical | adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
crux | n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
useless | adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
bleak | adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
habituate | v: to accustom or become accustomed to a particular situation, habit, or behavior through repeated exposure or experience; to make something a habit or regular practice | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
utility | n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public | |
setup | n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone | |
accustomed | adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation | |
dissipated | adj: dispersed or scattered in different directions; wasted or squandered on excessive or extravagant pleasures such as drinking, partying, or gambling; characterized by a lack of focus or discipline | |
peek | n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something | |
reconnect | v: to connect again after a break or interruption | |
gaze | v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
overload | v: to put too much a load in or on something | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
binge | n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence | |
slice | n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
goggle | v: to look at someone or something with amazement; to look stupidly; (noun, plural) tight-fitting spectacles that are worn to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
drastic | adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else |