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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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toothbrush | n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth | |
mascot | n: a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck, often adopted by a sports team or organization as a symbol of their identity or values | |
wayfinding | n: the process of determining and following a route or path to navigate and reach a particular destination, especially in unfamiliar or complex environments | |
font | n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
anniversary | n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
shove | v: to push someone or something in a rough way | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
narrator | n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
vexillology | n: the study or hobby of flags and related emblems, including their history, design, symbolism, and use | |
association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
scholarly | adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
pamphlet | n: a small booklet that contains information or arguments about a particular subject | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
horizontal | adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group | |
stripe | n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears | |
symbolism | n: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art and literature; an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
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 | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
fort | n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack | |
exposition | n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
buy-in | v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something | |
cross-section | n: a two-dimensional representation of a slice or portion of a three-dimensional object or structure, showing the internal arrangement and relationship of its parts; a sample or subset of a larger population or entity that allows insight into its characteristics or behavior | |
municipal | adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town | |
whet | v: to sharpen or hone the edge of a blade or tool; to stimulate or increase someone’s interest, appetite, or desire | |
paraphernalia | n: equipment, tools, or items necessary for a particular activity, profession, or hobby; personal belongings or accessories associated with a particular activity or lifestyle | |
barber | n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered | |
badge | n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations | |
backpack | n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies | |
adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
remix | v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
firefighter | n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
casket | n: a rectangular container, often made of wood or metal, in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
loop | n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
component | n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger | |
phoenix | n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality | |
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 | |
devastating | adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage | |
crude | adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil | |
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 | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
substantial | adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance | |
attractive | adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable | |
seal | v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
ribbon | n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
turkey | n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
scourge | n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
distinctive | adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others | |
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 | |
simplicity | n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do | |
invoke | v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions | |
flap | n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion | |
breeze | n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
plop | n: a short and soft sound like that of a small object dropping into water without a splash; (verb) drop with the sound of something falling into water | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
escutcheon | n: a shield or decorative or protective plate, typically bearing a coat of arms; a flat, usually ornamental piece of metal or wood that surrounds a keyhole, doorknob, or other openings | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
offensive | adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
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 | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
submission | n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority | |
alderperson | n: an elected member of a municipal legislative body, typically known as the city council or town council | |
cobble | n: a rounded, irregularly shaped stone used for paving streets or for building walls; (verb) to make or repair something in a rough and hurried way | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
gigantic | adj: extremely large | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
stalk | v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework | |
wheat | n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc | |
homage | n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute | |
brew | v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
misstep | n: a mistake or error in judgment or action, often resulting in an awkward or embarrassing situation; a misjudged or poorly executed step or movement | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
parody | n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work | |
regiment | n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine | |
ridiculous | adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
depress | v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
discotheque | n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance | |
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 | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
rectangle | n: a four-sided geometric shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
simplify | v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do | |
stylize | v: to show, do, or represent something according to a particular style, especially a conventional one | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
unfettered | adj: not constrained or restricted by limitations or rules; free, unrestricted, unbridled | |
guideline | n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be | |
fan | n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces | |
podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
crusade | n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | |
feasibility | n: the state or quality of being feasible; the likelihood or possibility of something being successful or able to be accomplished | |
viol | n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba | |
populace | n: the general public; the common people of a community or society; the population at large | |
indicator | n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
frivolous | adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant | |
banner | n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page | |
rally | v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm | |
firsthand | adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source | |
publicly | adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
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 | |
cede | v: to give up, surrender, or transfer possession or control of something, especially territory, power, or authority | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
cedar | n: a type of fragrant, evergreen tree that is known for its reddish-brown wood and its use in furniture, building materials, and as an ornamental plant | |
trademark | n: a name or symbol on a product that indicates it was made by a particular company and cannot be used without permission by other companies | |
melody | n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music |