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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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polio | n: an acute infectious disease caused by a virus that attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain, leading to paralysis, muscle weakness, and potentially lifelong disability | |
lung | n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing | |
contagion | n: the spread of a disease or harmful influence from one person or thing to another | |
disability | n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
valid | adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
wheelchair | n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk | |
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 | |
greet | v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone | |
principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
murmur | v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath | |
occupation | n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
sheltered | adj: protected or shielded from danger or harmful influences; inexperienced or innocent of certain unpleasantness or harsh realities of life | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
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 | |
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 | |
holocaust | n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
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 | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
inaccessible | adj: unable to travel to or reach; not available | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
paralysis | n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury | |
poliomyelitis | n: a viral disease caused by the poliovirus, often affecting the nervous system and leading to paralysis (= being unable to move the body) or muscle weakness | |
sequela | n: a condition or event that is a consequence or follows due to a previous injury, disease, or medical treatment; physical or psychological effects that persist after the initial cause has been resolved or treated | |
limb | n: an arm and leg of a person or animal | |
dictionary | n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
frightening | adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming | |
string | n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads | |
editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
sue | v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
motley | adj: consisting of a diverse or varied mixture of things or people; variegated or patchwork in appearance; multi-colored | |
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 | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
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 | |
riddle | n: a type of question that describes something in a difficult and confusing way, and that has a surprising answer, often asked as a game | |
traffic | n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time | |
avenue | n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach | |
paddy | n: a flooded field where rice is grown, also known as a rice paddy; rice that is still in its husk, harvested from marshy fields called paddies, usually in Asia | |
wagon | n: a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people, often pulled by horses, oxen, or other animals; a compartment or container used for storage or transportation, such as a shopping cart or trolley | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
sidle | v: to move or walk sideways carefully or furtively; to approach or move sneakily or cautiously, often to avoid attention or confrontation | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
veto | n: the power or right to prevent a decision or law from being enacted or enforced, typically granted to a person in authority, such as a government official or a president | |
rehabilitate | v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
promulgate | v: to make known or announce officially; to publicly declare or communicate a law, rule, belief, or idea | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
emancipation | n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence | |
proclamation | n: an official announcement or statement | |
Senate | n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
capitol | n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
lawn | n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics | |
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 | |
exclusion | n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something | |
tumble | v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance | |
ramp | n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods | |
accessible | adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen | |
interpreter | n: a person who translates spoken or written language from one language to another | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
Braille | n: a system of raised dots that are used by people who are blind or visually impaired to read and write consisting of one to six dots arranged in a specific pattern that represents letters, numbers, punctuation, and other symbols | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
convention | n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example | |
treaty | n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities | |
adopt | v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
anniversary | n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
consent | n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority | |
assist | v: to help someone in doing anything | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
adjudicate | v: to act as a judge in a dispute or case; to make a formal decision on an issue | |
quota | n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
facility | n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry | |
stench | n: a strong or unpleasant odor; a foul or nauseating smell | |
urine | n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness |