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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
majestic | adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately | |
breathtaking | adj: extremely impressive, stunning, awe-inspiring, or emotionally overwhelming | |
waffle | v: to speak or write, especially at great length, without saying anything important or useful; to be indecisive, or to vacillate between different options or actions; (noun) a crisp, light batter cake typically eaten for breakfast and often served with syrup | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
overcompensate | v: to take excessive or extreme measures to make up for a perceived deficiency or lack, often resulting in an overcorrection | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
demographic | n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc. | |
heel | n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
exhaustive | adj: comprehensive and thorough; totally complete; leaving no stone unturned | |
reckon | v: to think or believe something | |
variance | n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
taxonomy | n: the classification or scientific study of organisms, including their relationships to each other, based on shared characteristics and traits; a system of organizing and categorizing information in a particular field or subject area | |
petri | n: (petri dish) a small, clear, and round dish with a lid used in laboratories, especially for growing bacteria | |
troll | n: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat | |
garden-variety | adj: standard or ordinary; not exceptional or special in any way | |
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 | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
oriented | adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach | |
bigot | n: a person who is intolerant of others who hold different opinions, beliefs, or values, especially someone who displays stubborn and unreasonable prejudice against particular groups of people | |
affiliation | n: the act of joining or associating with a particular group or organization; a connection or relationship with a particular group or organization | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
ideological | adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters | |
comedy | n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment | |
brochure | n: a small book or pamphlet advertising a product, service, or place of interest | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
graph | n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
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 | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
rectum | n: the final segment of the large intestine, responsible for storing and expelling fecal matter from the body | |
inviting | adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate | |
sneaky | adj: behaving in a deceptive or underhanded way; characterized by stealth or secretiveness | |
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 | |
encase | v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
Muslim | n: a follower of the religion of Islam | |
subway | n: an underground railway system, typically in a city | |
offensive | adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
font | n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
dean | n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience | |
bigotry | n: intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
cite | v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
push-ups | n: a type of exercise that involves placing one’s hands palms-down on the ground shoulder-width apart, lowering the body, and pushing up again repeatedly, typically used to build strength in the upper body and arms | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
lawsuit | n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered | |
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 | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
blond | adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
denounce | v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone | |
bait | n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
tray | n: a shallow, flat container or surface for holding or carrying objects, often with raised edges or handles | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
caiman | n: a type of predatory reptile that belongs to the crocodilian family which resembles alligators and crocodiles but are smaller in size, typically found in Central and South America | |
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 | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
haven | n: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo | |
brag | v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior | |
disposable | adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away | |
indulge | v: to allow oneself or another person to have or enjoy something, especially something that is considered to be a luxury or treat | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
brandish | v: to wave or display something, typically a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive manner; to exhibit something with pride or enthusiasm | |
squeal | v: to make a high-pitched, shrill sound, usually as a result of pain, excitement, or surprise; to reveal something secret or incriminating to an authority figure | |
dump | v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly | |
pants | n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs | |
laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
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 | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
occasional | adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness |