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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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preach | v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience | |
predate | v: to have existed or happened earlier than something | |
pager | n: a small electronic device used for sending and receiving short text messages, often used in hospitals or other professional settings | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
ebb | n: the movement of the tide out to sea; low tide; (verb) to flow back or recede | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
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 | |
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 | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
vein | n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation | |
contradict | v: to deny the truth of a statement by stating the opposite; to be in conflict with | |
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 | |
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 | |
ism | n: a specific doctrine, theory, or ideology; a suffix used to form nouns indicating a practice, doctrine, or theory | |
schism | n: a split or division between two groups or factions, typically caused by differences in opinion or belief | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
sunset | n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
transcend | v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something | |
sergeant | n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class | |
district | n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features | |
commander | n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
impoverished | adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
tuberculosis | n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs | |
zip | n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
stink | v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
paramilitary | adj: relating to or resembling a military organization but not part of a country’s regular armed forces | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
creed | n: a system of beliefs or principles | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
med | adj: (short for medical) relating to the field of medicine, which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders; (short for medication) a substance or drug that is used to treat a medical condition or alleviate symptoms | |
extravagant | adj: exceeding the bounds of reason or necessity; wildly excessive; lavish | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
shove | v: to push someone or something in a rough way | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
tutelage | n: the act or process of providing guidance, instruction, or protection to someone, especially someone who is young or inexperienced; the relationship between a mentor or teacher and their student or protégé | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
callous | adj: insensitive and cruel to the suffering of others; having an emotionally hardened or unfeeling attitude; hardened or thickened, especially referring to skin or other tissue that has been subjected to repeated friction or irritation | |
humanize | v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans | |
mantra | n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
audacity | n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
surrender | v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
commuter | n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car | |
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 | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
precious | adj: uncommon and extremely valuable | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
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 | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
clergy | n: the official leaders of the religious activities, especially of the Christian Church | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
sin | n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
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 | |
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 | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
stint | n: a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity; a set amount of work or activity | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
homicide | n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
server | n: a computer program or a device from which other computers get information; a person who serves food in a restaurant | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
uprising | n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
commissioner | n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify |