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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
upbringing | n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
nominate | v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
glaring | adj: extremely noticeable or obvious, often in a way that is unpleasant or unpleasantly bright | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
mum | n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so | |
hairdresser | n: a person who cuts and styles hair for a living | |
salon | n: a place for social gathering, especially for exchanging ideas and discussing artistic or cultural matters; a place of beauty treatment, such as a hair salon | |
vampire | n: a mythical creature, usually depicted as undead and needing to drink the blood of the living to survive; someone who preys on or exploits others, especially for their gain | |
slay | v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon | |
creek | n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills | |
contradiction | n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
disability | n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
defamation | n: the act of damaging someone’s reputation or character through false or damaging statements, whether spoken or written; slander or libel that harms someone’s reputation or good name | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
wheelchair | n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
disabled | adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
propagate | v: to spread or promote something widely, particularly beliefs, ideas, or plants and animals through reproduction | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
invalid | adj: not legally or officially recognized or acceptable; (verb) to remove someone from active duty; (noun) a person who is weakened or disabled by illness or injury | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
fiber | n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile | |
prosthetic | adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
deliberately | adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
congratulation | n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
subscribe | v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program | |
diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
compliment | n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
barbecue | n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food | |
nifty | adj: attractive and stylish; clever and ingenious; neat and handy | |
battery | n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
exception | n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
ramp | n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
radiate | v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions | |
Braille | n: a system of raised dots that are used by people who are blind or visually impaired to read and write consisting of one to six dots arranged in a specific pattern that represents letters, numbers, punctuation, and other symbols | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed |