Important (Read me first!)
This post is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source.
We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time.
Reference Source
You can understand each word more deeply by utilizing the following YouTube Posts and PDF files.
Also, see how to use Englist.me?
All Words (215 Words)
You can learn all the words from basic to advanced levels in the order they appear in the contents.
If you want learn all words quickly, you can use Quick Look Video.
Quick Look
Podcast
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Advanced Words (58 Words)
If you are confident in your vocabulary, you may prefer to study with content that covers only advanced-level words.
YouTube Post
Vocabulary Builder
Word List
You can quickly review the words in this content from the list below.
| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
| blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
| 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 | |
| nuclear | adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy | |
| separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
| divorce | n: the legal dissolution of a marriage | |
| overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
| chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
| constantly | adv: all the time | |
| defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
| tantrum | n: an outburst of anger or frustration, typically characterized by yelling, crying, or other emotional displays | |
| 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 | |
| bully | n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful | |
| 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 | |
| grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
| par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
| predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
| dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
| 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 | |
| scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
| elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
| negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
| banker | n: a person who is in charge of or has an important job in a bank | |
| clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
| highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
| software | n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs | |
| engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
| tutor | n: a person who teaches or gives private instruction in a particular subject or skill | |
| mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
| lacrosse | n: a team sport played with a small rubber ball and long-handled sticks with a netted pouch, in which players try to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s goal | |
| syndrome | n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder | |
| relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
| cutting-edge | adj: being at the forefront of a particular field or development; (noun) the latest or most advanced stage in the development of a specific type of work or activity | |
| agile | adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled | |
| 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 | |
| manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
| start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
| silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
| valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
| organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
| span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
| executive | n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations | |
| grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
| proclamation | n: an official announcement or statement | |
| constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
| session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
| communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
| technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
| twin | n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother | |
| technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
| firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
| frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
| waterfall | n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock | |
| trickle | v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities | |
| consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
| bloated | adj: having an abnormally swollen or enlarged appearance, often due to an accumulation of fluid or excessive consumption of food or drink | |
| percolate | v: to filter through a porous substance or material; to pass through gradually or spread slowly; to rise or pass through a liquid or container, as in a coffee maker | |
| adjust | v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better. | |
| stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
| pace | n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes | |
| quicken | v: to make or become faster or more rapid; to accelerate or speed up; to stimulate or stimulate something to happen or occur more quickly | |
| flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
| canon | n: a set of rules, principles, or standards by which something is judged or measured | |
| liken | v: to compare something or someone to something or someone else to emphasize similarity or likeness; to describe or represent something as being like something else in some way | |
| adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
| tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
| knit | v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine | |
| rugby | n: a sport played with an oval ball, with two teams of fifteen players trying to score goals by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent’s goal line | |
| scrum | n: (of sports, especially rugby)a tightly formed group of players who are bound together and work collectively to gain possession of the ball; (of business management or software development) a collaborative and iterative approach to work or problem-solving | |
| massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
| chunk | n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something | |
| bunker | n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel | |
| element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
| adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
| succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
| sweeping | adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures | |
| suite | n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person | |
| inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
| manual | adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject | |
| thanksgiving | n: an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, typically observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. and on the second Monday in October in Canada, that commemorates the giving of thanks for the blessings of the previous year | |
| greet | v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone | |
| crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
| plank | n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes | |
| accountability | n: the state of being responsible for one’s actions or decisions; the obligation to explain, justify, or take ownership of one’s actions or their consequences; the expectation of being answerable and liable for the outcomes of one’s behavior or performance | |
| radiate | v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions | |
| checklist | n: a list of items, tasks, or points to be considered or acted upon, used as a reminder and to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken | |
| tick | n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis | |
| chore | n: a routine or tedious task, often related to household or manual labor | |
| downstairs | adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building | |
| recline | v: to lean or lie back in a relaxed or comfortable position | |
| amiable | adj: having a friendly, pleasant, and likable disposition; characterized by warmth, goodwill, and kindness toward others | |
| dishwasher | n: a machine or device used for washing dishes typically found in a kitchen; a person who washes dishes as a profession, often in a restaurant or catering setting | |
| pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
| 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 | |
| astonishing | adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe | |
| dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
| strenuously | adv: with great energy, effort, or force; in a way that requires vigorous exertion or determination | |
| monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
| underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
| heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
| 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 | |
| parental | adj: of or relating to parent or parents | |
| scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
| quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
| suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
| amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
| rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
| 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 | |
| innermost | adj: situated or occurring at the deepest or most central part or point; relating to one’s deepest or most private thoughts, feelings, or experiences | |
| essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
| process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
| dessert | n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal | |
| dial | v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called | |
| naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
| gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
| conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
| bother | v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something | |
| underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
| cable | n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire | |
| treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
| lexicon | n: all the words and phrases of a particular language or branch of knowledge, such as nautical or medical | |
| manifesto | n: a public declaration or statement of policy and aims, usually issued by a political party or government; a written statement or proclamation of one’s beliefs or intentions | |
| propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for 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 | |
| assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
| anticipate | v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance | |
| react | v: to take action in response to something | |
| straitjacket | n: a garment or device designed to restrain a person’s arms and body, typically used in psychiatric or medical settings to prevent a patient from harming themselves or others | |
| shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
| guru | n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area | |
| stale | adj: no longer fresh, new, or interesting; dull or uninteresting | |
| celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
| chef | n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel | |
| shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
| bedtime | n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness | |
| productive | adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value | |
| elbow | n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint | |
| environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
| psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
| rigid | adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending | |
| cushion | n: a soft, padded object that is used to make a hard surface more comfortable or to protect an object from damage | |
| disciple | n: a person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others | |
| upright | adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position | |
| conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
| hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
| open-minded | adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas | |
| empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
| instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
| frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
| reverse | v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear | |
| enlist | v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization | |
| upbringing | n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development | |
| overreact | v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate | |
| reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
| punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
| push-ups | n: a type of exercise that involves placing one’s hands palms-down on the ground shoulder-width apart, lowering the body, and pushing up again repeatedly, typically used to build strength in the upper body and arms | |
| lax | adj: not strict or severe; relaxed or lenient | |
| independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
| ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
| certify | v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true | |
| miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
| schedule | n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done | |
| evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
| frontal | adj: relating to the front; situated at or directed towards the front; frontal can also refer to a meteorological term for a weather system that is moving from west to east | |
| cortex | n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain | |
| 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 | |
| chide | v: to scold or rebuke someone, typically mildly or gently; to express disapproval or disappointment towards someone’s behavior or actions | |
| allowance | n: a set amount of money or resources given regularly or periodically; a granted permission or privilege; the act of allowing or giving permission | |
| ditch | n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away | |
| salary | n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month | |
| inheritance | n: the money, property, etc., that someone gives you when they die; (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from ancestors | |
| bedrock | n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium | |
| organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
| preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
| core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
| stimulate | v: to encourage something to develop or become more active; to stir the feelings or emotions | |
| progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
| stimming | n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation | |
| define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
| identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
| equivalent | n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc. | |
| corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
| retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
| pajama | n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging | |
| popcorn | n: a type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, often used for making a snack | |
| flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
| chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
| uphold | v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc. | |
| statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
| dilemma | n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones | |
| spat | n: a minor quarrel or dispute, often one that is short-lived or insignificant; a sudden burst of activity or energy; a young oyster, clam, or other bivalves that has recently attached itself to a surface in its natural habitat | |
| grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
| overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
| esteem | n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone | |
| emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
| narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
| confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
| retell | v: to tell someone about something again or differently | |
| negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
| alike | adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance | |
| inane | adj: lacking significance, meaning, or substance; silly or frivolous in nature; lacking intelligence or understanding | |
| scholarship | n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements | |
| mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
| engrave | v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner | |
| universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
| ravine | n: a deep, narrow gorge or valley with steep sides, often carved by the flow of water or a landslide | |
| estate | n: a large piece of land with an impressive house on it, often owned by a wealthy family; all of a person’s possessions and assets at the time of their death; an area of land considered as a unit in terms of ownership, use or taxation | |
| humankind | n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth | |
| consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
| bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
| layer | n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas | |
| capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
| conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
| circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
| accumulate | v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time |
