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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
lifeline | n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help | |
penicillin | n: an antibiotic drug derived from mold and used to treat bacterial infections | |
lewd | adj: crude, vulgar, or offensive in a sexual manner; given to lustful or licentious behavior | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
abbreviation | n: a shortened form of a word or phrase used to represent the whole, typically for ease of use | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
suburb | n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
index | n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index | |
minority | n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age | |
urban | adj: relating to or located in a town or city | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
hotline | n: a telephone line that provides immediate emergency or special assistance | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
stall | v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area | |
counseling | n: the process of providing guidance and support to someone, often in a therapeutic or professional context, to help them overcome personal or emotional difficulties and improve their mental health and well-being | |
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 | |
awesome | adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc. | |
petty | adj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters | |
theft | n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally | |
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 | |
essentially | adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
methamphetamine | n: (commonly known as “meth” or “crystal meth”) a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
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 | |
inevitable | adj: certain to happen and unavoidable | |
spate | n: a sudden or short-lived outburst, increase, or surge of something, often used to describe a sudden flood of water or a burst of activity or events | |
assault | n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will | |
robbery | n: the taking of property or money from a person, business, or institution by force, threat, or intimidation; a crime that involves theft or stealing | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
census | n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels | |
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 | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
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 | |
longitudinal | adj: relating to or measuring along the length of an object or course or longitude (= the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich); running downwards rather than across | |
anecdotal | adj: based on personal accounts or stories that may not be verifiable or representative of a larger population; characterized by anecdotes or casual observations rather than scientific data or empirical evidence | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
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 | |
principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
immediate | adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else | |
assembly | n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
diaper | n: a soft, absorbent piece of material worn by babies and young children around their waist and between their legs to catch urine and feces | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly |