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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
hangover | n: the unpleasant physical and mental effects a person experiences after consuming too much alcohol; a lasting effect or aftereffect of something | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
function | n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
wholehearted | adj: sincere, genuine, and enthusiastic; with complete devotion or commitment | |
breakdown | n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
livestream | n: a real-time video or audio broadcast of an event, performance, or activity that is encoded and distributed over the Internet, usually through dedicated apps or websites, allowing distributed viewers to watch it remotely | |
dumb | adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence | |
dorm | n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
prophetic | adj: containing or given to making predictions; presaging the future; of or relating to a prophet (= an authoritative person who divines the future) | |
contingency | n: a future event or circumstance that is possible but not certain; an eventuality; a plan or strategy that is put into place in the event that a particular situation arises | |
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 | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
radar | n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
synonymous | adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
measurement | n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
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 | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
birthplace | n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born | |
adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
goggle | v: to look at someone or something with amazement; to look stupidly; (noun, plural) tight-fitting spectacles that are worn to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes | |
shin | n: the front part of the leg below the knee | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
rename | v: to give a new name to something; to change the name of something | |
tagline | n: a memorable slogan or catchphrase used in advertising or entertainment to promote a product, cause, or idea; a brief statement or phrase that sums up the essence of something | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
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 | |
ninja | n: a Japanese warrior or assassin trained in martial arts and stealth tactics, associated with the feudal era of Japan | |
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 | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
cardinal | n: a high-ranking official in the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope; a deep or bright red color; a bird of the finch family with a distinctive crest on its head; (adjective) of or relating to the highest or most important things | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
imperative | adj: very important or requiring attention or action | |
upbringing | n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development | |
analyst | n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it | |
swampland | n: an area of low-lying land that is typically saturated with water and has an abundance of vegetation, especially trees, that make travel or agriculture difficult | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
glob | n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
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 | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
suture | n: a stitch or series of stitches used to hold together the edges of a wound or incision so that it can heal; a line of junction between two bones, particularly in the skull of an animal or human | |
stitch | n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
anemia | n: a medical condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells or hemoglobin, causing fatigue, weakness, or difficulty breathing; a lack of vitality or liveliness in something | |
unnecessary | adj: not needed or required; not essential or important | |
applause | n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
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 | |
arena | n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
doer | n: a person who performs or carries out an action or task; a person who is proactive or productive | |
deed | n: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
marred | adj: damaged, disfigured, or spoiled; impaired or diminished in value or quality | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
daring | adj: brave and taking risks | |
greatly | adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much | |
gremlin | n: a mischievous or troublesome creature, often depicted in folklore as causing malfunctions or problems, especially in mechanical or technological systems | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
talented | adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area | |
guilt | n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
addiction | n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
aggression | n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior | |
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 | |
suicide | n: the act of killing yourself intentionally | |
disorder | n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions | |
inverse | adj: opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed; reciprocal | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
adaptive | adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
sociopath | n: a person who exhibits a disregard for other people’s rights, feelings, and safety; someone who lacks empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others; sometimes used interchangeably with the term “psychopath” | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
bacon | n: a type of salt-cured pork that is usually sliced and fried; a meat product that is derived from the back or sides of a pig | |
fry | v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil | |
perfume | n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
antidepressant | n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
med | adj: (short for medical) relating to the field of medicine, which is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders; (short for medication) a substance or drug that is used to treat a medical condition or alleviate symptoms | |
obtainable | adj: capable of being obtained, acquired, or reached; accessible | |
conflicting | adj: incompatible or inconsistent with something else; in disagreement | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
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 | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
convenient | adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
unload | v: to remove contents of something from a vehicle, ship, container, etc. | |
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 | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
conform | v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
modest | adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
antidote | n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease | |
petri | n: (petri dish) a small, clear, and round dish with a lid used in laboratories, especially for growing bacteria | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
secrecy | n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
douse | v: to extinguish or soak something completely with a liquid, typically water; to pour the liquid over something or someone in a sudden and heavy manner | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
seductive | adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief | |
bulletproof | adj: intended to resist bullet penetration | |
muster | v: to gather, assemble, or bring together a group of people or things; to collect or summon for a specific purpose or mission | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something |