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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
lawn | n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics | |
administrator | n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
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 | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
culprit | n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
array | n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive | |
preliminary | adj: serving as a preparation for something more important or extensive; introductory; taking place before the main event or decision | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
investigation | n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
preservation | n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged | |
judicial | adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment | |
indicate | v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly | |
identification | n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something | |
convict | v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison | |
imprisonment | n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime | |
transport | n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
alibi | n: a claim or piece of evidence that shows an individual was elsewhere at the time a crime or offense was committed and thus could not have been involved | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
whereabouts | n: the location of a person or thing; the place or region where someone or something is currently located | |
adamantly | adv: in a manner that shows firm, unwavering determination or resistance; with strong opposition or refusal to change one’s stance | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
threefold | adj: three times as great or as many | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
subsequent | adj: happening or occurring later or after something else | |
exonerate | v: to clear someone of blame or accusation; to free someone from responsibility or guilt | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
eyewitness | n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened | |
testimony | n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence | |
fallible | adj: capable of making mistakes or errors; subject to being wrong or imperfect | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
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 | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
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 | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done | |
brevity | n: the quality of using only a few words or lasting only a short time | |
abhor | v: to feel strong hatred or disgust towards something or someone; to loathe intensely | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
observation | n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
detect | v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc. | |
encode | v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
incomplete | adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished | |
partial | adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
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 | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
inference | n: a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning; a deduction or assumption | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
observer | n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it | |
cognizant | adj: aware of or knowledgeable about something; having consciousness or recognition of something | |
reconstruct | v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed | |
consideration | n: the act or process of giving careful thought to something; a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone | |
instigate | v: to initiate, start or incite something, often to cause trouble, conflict, or violence; to urge or stir someone to take a particular action or behavior | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
talent | n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something | |
petition | n: a formal written request, usually signed by a group of people, which is addressed to a person or organization in authority, seeking a specific action or redress of grievances | |
superior | adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others | |
retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
forensic | adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings | |
physiology | n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms | |
expertise | n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
testify | v: to provide evidence or give a statement under oath, often in a legal or formal setting, such as a court of law; to bear witness to or affirm the truth of something based on personal knowledge or experience | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
calculation | n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something | |
lunar | adj: of or pertaining to the moon | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
twilight | n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset | |
artificial | adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something | |
reconstruction | n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition | |
photometer | n: an instrument used to measure the intensity of light or other forms of radiation, which typically measures the amount of brightness or luminosity emitted by a source | |
illumination | n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment | |
perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
measurement | n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
lux | n: a unit of measurement of the intensity of light equal to one lumen per square meter | |
versed | adj: well-informed or experienced in a particular field or skill; knowledgeable or proficient | |
salamander | n: any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed | |
tangent | n: a line or curve that intersects a circle or curved line at just one point without crossing through it; a completely different or unrelated topic or subject that diverts from the main discussion | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
glaze | v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
convert | v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action | |
prediction | n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future | |
capability | n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function | |
forth | adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
scotopic | adj: relating to or occurring in low light conditions when the eye’s cones are not functional, and vision relies primarily on the rod cells | |
resolution | n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
detection | n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something | |
dilate | v: to make something wider, larger, or more open | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
attentive | adj: paying close attention to something or someone; showing interest or careful consideration; being mindful or observant | |
nudge | v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior | |
audacious | adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
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 | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
jurisprudence | n: the theory and practice of law; the study and interpretation of legal principles and legal systems | |
identical | adj: being the exact same one | |
brigade | n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity | |
sheriff | n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
curb | v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk | |
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 | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger | |
stoic | adj: calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations; (noun) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno | |
twitch | v: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body | |
eyebrow | n: the hair arc over each eye in humans | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
enactment | n: the act of giving legal effect to a piece of legislation by passing it into law | |
embolden | v: to give courage or confidence to someone; to make someone feel brave or empowered; to strengthen or reinforce a position or belief | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
sheer | adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
occlude | v: to obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening, in a way that prevents normal flow or access | |
backlit | adj: with light shining from behind; (noun) light from behind | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
prosecution | n: the act of bringing legal charges against someone for a crime they are accused of committing; the legal team responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
antipathy | n: a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something; a deep-seated hostility or opposition; a natural repugnance or enmity | |
regale | v: to entertain or delight someone with stories, anecdotes, or other forms of enjoyable or interesting content; to give pleasure or amusement through lively or engaging entertainment | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
ignorance | n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact | |
courtroom | n: a room in which a court of law is held | |
opposing | adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
oppose | v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening | |
attune | v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment | |
necessity | n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
procedure | n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
caution | n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
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) | |
malleable | adj: able to be easily shaped, molded, or manipulated, particularly in a physical or metaphorical sense; capable of being adapted or changed according to different circumstances or situations | |
volatile | adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
measured | adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful | |
vivid | adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind |