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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
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 | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
hypothesis | n: a proposed idea or explanation that is based on a few known facts but has not yet been proven to be true or accurate | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
verge | n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border | |
retard | v: to hinder, delay, or slow down the progress or development of something; to cause someone or something to be delayed or held back | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
illuminating | adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
Martian | adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
bullet | n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun | |
bullseye | n: the center of a target often used figuratively to mean the exact area or goal one is trying to achieve | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
baffle | v: to bewilder or perplex someone completely and to be unable to understand or explain something | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
keen | adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest | |
eyesight | n: the ability to see; visual acuity or sharpness | |
escalate | v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
battlefield | n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought | |
musket | n: a long, smoothbore gun used in warfare from the 16th to 19th centuries, typically fired from the shoulder and loaded through the muzzle | |
rifle | n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
artillery | n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
deduce | v: to arrive at an answer, a conclusion, or a decision by reasoning | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
peck | v: to strike or bite someone or something repeatedly, usually with the beak or bill; to give a quick, small kiss or nibble | |
camel | n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions | |
imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
unwilling | adj: not ready or wanting to do something | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
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 | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
testimony | n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
diploma | n: a document showing the completion of a course of study or a portion of the education program; a course of study at a college or university | |
tertiary | adj: relating to or being the third in a series, rank, or order; of or relating to third-level education or training | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
legislature | n: a body of elected or appointed representatives who make laws for a country or state | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
upgrade | v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
practitioner | n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher | |
specialize | v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business | |
trustworthy | adj: reliable and dependable | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
mortgage | n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan | |
merchant | n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
remiss | adj: negligent or careless in performing a duty or task; failing to take proper care or give sufficient attention | |
agile | adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
bundle | n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
profitable | adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
virtually | adv: almost completely | |
bribe | v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
faculty | n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
inferior | adj: lower in rank, status, or quality | |
dumb | adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
collateral | n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
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 | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
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 | |
immovable | adj: firmly fixed in place; unable to be moved or changed easily; unyielding or inflexible | |
unconscious | adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness | |
Sodom | n: a city that, according to the Bible, was destroyed by God because of the wickedness of its inhabitants; also refer as sodomy, anal intercourse between men | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
tainted | adj: spoiled or contaminated, usually with something harmful; damaged in quality or taste | |
empirical | adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic | |
entity | n: something that exists independently and has its own identity | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
raven | n: a large, glossy black bird that is a species of a crow; a person with jet-black hair, sometimes used as an adjective to describe such hair | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
matrix | n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops | |
analogy | n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept | |
wildcat | n: a small, carnivorous mammal with a long, slim body, short legs, and a long, bushy tail that is native to North and Central America and Eurasia; a risky or unproven venture | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
triangle | n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts | |
semicircle | n: half of a circle; a curve or line that represents half of a complete circle | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
dishearten | v: to cause someone to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; to discourage or demoralize | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
sophistication | n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined | |
ignorant | adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
occasion | n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
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 | |
battleship | n: a large, heavily armed warship that is designed to engage in naval warfare | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
munition | n: weapons and ammunition used by soldiers or military forces; the tools, materials, or equipment used in the preparation or use of weapons and ammunition | |
fleet | n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
lamppost | n: a tall standing pole that supports one or more electric lamps | |
pessimistic | adj: tending to see the worst aspect of things or expecting the worst possible outcome | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
aristocracy | n: a group of persons with high social status | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
reptile | n: a cold-blooded animal that has dry, scaly skin and lays eggs on land, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles | |
colonel | n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else |