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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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initiative | n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need | |
pragmatic | adj: practical rather than idealistic | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
traction | n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
skeptic | n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something | |
compulsion | n: an irresistible urge or impulse to do something, often resulting from internal or external pressures or forces of habit | |
departure | n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey | |
lounge | n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
smashing | adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
influential | adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something | |
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 | |
compassionate | adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
hairpin | n: a U-shaped or V-shaped piece of metal, plastic, or other material used for securing or holding hair in place; a sharp bend or curve in a road, often a hairpin turn, where the direction changes abruptly and sharply | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
dodge | v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep | |
missile | n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism | |
wedge | n: a piece of wood, metal, or other material with one thick end and a narrow edge that is driven between two things or parts of objects to secure or separate them | |
transfix | v: to cause someone to become motionless or spellbound, often through shock or amazement; to pierce or impale with a pointed object | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
wasteland | n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value | |
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 | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
assault | n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will | |
decomposition | n: the process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances through natural processes such as decay | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
teem | v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
monochromatic | adj: having only one color or consisting of shades of the same color; lacking in variety or diversity | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13) | |
minister | n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
resolute | adj: firm in purpose or belief; determined | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
aftermath | n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event | |
disaster | n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
halting | adj: hesitant or wavering in speech or action; faltering; stopping or pausing repeatedly and intermittently | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
drought | n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
gasp | v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
shifting | adj: constantly changing or moving | |
greenhouse | n: a building with walls and roof made chiefly of transparent material, such as glass, for growing plants in | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
destabilize | v: to cause something to become less stable or secure | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
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 | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
renewable | adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
decommission | v: to take a machine, building, weapon, or other equipment out of use or service, often permanently or due to age or disrepair | |
coal | n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
scoff | v: to laugh and talk about a person or idea in a way that makes it clear that you think they are stupid or silly | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
cement | v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
deport | v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime | |
impasse | n: a situation in which progress or success is impossible due to a deadlock or stalemate; a point in a discussion or negotiation where no agreement can be reached | |
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 | |
profitable | adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit | |
reluctance | n: a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation, especially when faced with a decision or undertaking | |
scramble | v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you | |
countdown | n: a counting sequence leading up to an event, often marked by a series of signals or cues, also used as a term to describe the final stages leading up to a major event or deadline | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
trillion | n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
pump | v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities | |
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 | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
inflation | n: a general and progressive increase in prices; (cosmology) a theory of the exponential expansion of space in the early universe; the act of filling something with air | |
unlimited | adj: without any limits or restrictions | |
financing | n: the process of providing funds for running a business, activity, or project; the money for a business, activity, or project | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
altruism | n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity | |
financier | n: a person or organization that deals with or manages large sums of money, particularly for investment or financial trading purposes | |
insure | v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage | |
unproven | adj: not tested or proved | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
bucket | n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
clinic | n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition | |
certainty | n: the state of being certain | |
methane | n: a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 with no smell or color, often used as a fuel | |
summit | n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
transaction | n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
slant | v: to lean or slope in a particular direction; to present or interpret information or a situation in a biased or distorted way | |
revenue | n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business | |
seawall | n: a barrier or structure made of concrete, stone, or other materials that are built along the coastline or riverbanks to protect against erosion, flooding, or waves; a structure that separates the water from the land and helps to preserve the shoreline | |
muscular | adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
multilateral | adj: involving or occurring among three or more parties or nations; having multiple sides or aspects; characterized by a cooperative or consensus-building approach to problem-solving or decision-making | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
debt | n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something | |
conservative | adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
attach | v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
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 | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
fluctuation | n: a change, or the process of changing, that frequently happens, especially from one extreme to another; the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes | |
currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
capitalize | v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something | |
diversified | adj: characterized by diversity or variety; having different forms or types | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
clause | n: a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a sentence | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
suspend | v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely | |
repay | v: to give back or make restitution for money, debt, or other obligation that is owed; to compensate or reward someone for something done or given | |
afford | v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something | |
reshape | v: to change the form or structure of something | |
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 | |
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 | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
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 | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
unpopular | adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild |