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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
activism | n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change | |
security | n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
whistleblower | n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people | |
state-of-the-art | adj: characterized by the use of the latest and most advanced technology or methods; cutting-edge | |
encrypt | v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
jurisdiction | n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
postal | adj: relating to or involving the package or mail delivery; referring to an individual or situation involving the postal service | |
vet | n: (also a veterinarian) a person who has a medical degree trained to examine and take care of the health of animals; (verb) to carefully examine, investigate, or evaluate someone or something, often for the purpose of determining suitability or eligibility | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
inevitable | adj: certain to happen and unavoidable | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
rarely | adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
membership | n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc. | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
dictator | n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force | |
coalition | n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
grail | n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable | |
journalism | n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
pal | n: a close friend | |
albatross | n: a large, oceanic sea bird with long wings and webbed feet, known for its impressive ability to fly long distances (including circumnavigating the globe) and for its association in popular culture with bad luck or misfortune; (of golf) a specific scoring achievement that is rarer than a birdie or an eagle, used when a player completes a hole in three strokes under par | |
indirectly | adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
substantially | adv: to a great extent or degree | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
bushmaster | n: a large, venomous snake found in Central and South America, characterized by its long, thin body and distinctive triangular head | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
helicopter | n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access | |
fir | n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
outrage | n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices | |
gross | adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant | |
disparity | n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things | |
relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
cannon | n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
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 | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
insurgent | adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency | |
analyst | n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
allege | v: to claim or assert that something is true without providing proof or evidence | |
confess | v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private | |
embassy | n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based | |
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 | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
obtain | v: to get something, especially by making a great effort | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
diplomat | n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations | |
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 | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
classify | v: to categorize or group something according to a system or set of criteria; to assign something to a particular class or category based on its characteristics or properties | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
conceal | v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered | |
concerned | adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention | |
unintended | adj: not planned or meant | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
immunization | n: the process of making a person or animal immune to a specific disease by administering a vaccine or other preventative measure | |
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 | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
inhuman | adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
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 | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
secrecy | n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others | |
dissident | n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
presumably | adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
compel | v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way | |
screw | v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
troublemaker | n: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy | |
intriguing | adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating | |
blowout | n: an uncontrolled release or sudden burst, often of air, gas, liquid, or energy; a rupture or explosion; a lavish or extravagant social gathering or party; a situation where one team or individual defeats another by a wide margin or overwhelming performance | |
gulf | n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
rival | n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area | |
compete | v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something | |
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 | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
verify | v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct | |
skeptical | adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
id | n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card | |
undergo | v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change | |
fundraise | v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
reengineer | v: to redesign or restructure something such as a machine, system, organization, etc. | |
phenomenal | adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding | |
start-up | n: a newly established company or business | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
quantity | n: the amount or number of something; magnitude | |
disclosure | n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts | |
caliber | n: a level of excellence or worth of someone or something; diameter of a tube or gun barrel | |
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 | |
bottleneck | n: a narrow or busy section of road or a junction where the traffic often gets slower and stops; anything that slows down development or progress, especially in business or industry | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
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 | |
restructure | v: to organize a company, business, or system in a new and different way to make it work more effectively | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
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 | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
paranoia | n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability | |
hack | v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks | |
prosecute | v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
mafia | n: a secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activities such as gambling, extortion, racketeering, prostitution, and drug trafficking, typically maintains a strict code of loyalty, secrecy, and omertà (= silence or non-cooperation with authorities) | |
phrase | n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
capable | adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise | |
generous | adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
combat | n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force | |
perpetrator | n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception | |
injunction | n: a court order that prohibits or compels a specific action; a legal command or directive requiring a person or organization to do or refrain from doing something | |
publicize | v: to make information or news publicly known or communicated, to promote or spread awareness of | |
high-profile | adj: attracting much attention and interest from the public and media | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
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 | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
offshore | adj: situated at or happening in the sea, not far from the shore or land; (of winds) coming from the land | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
unanimous | adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
harmonize | v: to bring into agreement or concord; to make compatible | |
transparency | n: the condition or quality of being easy to see through | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data |