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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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allude | v: to suggest or make reference to something indirectly | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
ravage | v: to cause damage to something badly | |
apartheid | n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors | |
tweet | n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application | |
alcohol | n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
hashtag | n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic | |
garner | v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
bouncer | n: a person employed at a nightclub, bar, or similar establishment to check patrons for membership or age and to enforce rules of behavior, often through physical means if necessary; a type of shoe with a thick, resilient sole | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
pronounce | v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way | |
tab | n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill | |
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 | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
turnaround | n: the amount of time needed to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip; a change or improvement in the condition, performance, or affairs of something | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
fingertip | n: the end or tip of a finger | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
monarchy | n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority | |
royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
peculiar | adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way | |
toddler | n: a young child who has recently learned to walk | |
fluent | adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
outsider | n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles | |
incapable | adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something | |
comprehend | v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
adolescent | n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
digest | v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
statesman | n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
enthusiasm | n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it | |
bore | v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
commute | v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
vibrant | adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm | |
cocktail | n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
sector | n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity | |
selfie | n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
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 | |
invariably | adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
bombard | v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage | |
destine | v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
archaic | adj: old and no longer used or applicable; of or seeming to belong to an ancient period in history | |
unthinkingly | adv: without careful thought or consideration; reflexively or automatically; in a manner that lacks mindfulness or awareness | |
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. | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
turmoil | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
inter | v: to bury or place a dead body in a tomb or grave; to temporarily detain or imprison someone; (prefix) between or among | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
foster | v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents | |
pan-American | adj: relating to or involving all of North, Central, and South America | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
innovative | adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc. | |
governance | n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
suffocate | v: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
canvas | n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
heartburn | n: a burning sensation or discomfort in the chest or throat, often caused by stomach acid refluxing into the esophagus | |
medication | n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease | |
tyrannical | adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
tertiary | adj: relating to or being the third in a series, rank, or order; of or relating to third-level education or training | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
detain | v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order |