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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
survey | n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
overload | v: to put too much a load in or on something | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
calorie | n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
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 | |
upscale | adj: denoting products, services, or properties that are considered high-end, luxurious, or exclusive; (adverb) in a way that is high-class, luxurious, or intended to appeal to affluent consumers | |
grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
amusement | n: the state or experience of finding something humorous or entertaining | |
mustard | n: a yellow or brown condiment that tastes spicy made from the seeds of various plants; (adjective) between yellow and brown | |
vinegar | n: a sour liquid made by fermenting wine, cider, malt, or other alcoholic liquids, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, and other household applications | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
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 | |
olive | n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows | |
aisle | n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
jam | n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit | |
booth | n: a small enclosed space, especially one with a counter or desk, used for selling tickets, goods, or services | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
waist | n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals | |
consequent | adj: resulting or following as a result of something else; (noun) something that is logical or naturally follows from something else | |
self-interest | n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
emir | n: a title of high rank used in some Islamic countries, typically for a ruler or governor; a member of a ruling family in such a country | |
retirement | n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job | |
likelihood | n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case | |
correlation | n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc. | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
percentile | n: a measure of position in a frequency distribution expressed as a percentage of the total | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
procrastinate | v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
gaze | v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
mayonnaise | n: a thick, creamy condiment or sauce made by emulsifying (= the process of mixing two or more immiscible substances to form a stable mixture) egg yolks, oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasonings; typically used as a spread, dip, or dressing for salads or sandwiches | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
venue | n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed | |
upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
extraneous | adj: irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand; not essential or necessary; coming from or existing outside of something | |
redundant | adj: unnecessarily repetitive or excessive; exceeding what is necessary or essential; characterized by unnecessary repetition or duplication of efforts | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
proctor | n: a person who supervises or monitors an examination, often ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing cheating; a person who oversees the conduct of others, particularly in an educational or professional setting | |
gamble | v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes | |
corporation | n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit | |
litter | n: discarded or waste material, such as paper, packaging, or other debris, scattered in a careless or disorderly manner; a group of young animals born to an animal at one time; (verb) leave or scatter rubbish or trash in public or open places, rather than disposing of it properly | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
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 | |
retailer | n: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
automatically | adv: without needing a direct human control | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
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 | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
honk | n: a loud, harsh sound made by a vehicle’s horn to signal a warning or attract attention | |
venture | n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
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 | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
vivid | adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
opposed | adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something | |
categorize | v: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc. | |
corridor | n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
jewelry | n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches | |
jazz | n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression | |
useless | adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result | |
scheme | n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
germ | n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
exterior | adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
default | v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
preference | n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person | |
interior | n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building | |
decor | n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
recap | v: to repeat or summarize what has been said, decided, etc. | |
mitigate | v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice |