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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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diagnose | v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis | |
dyslexia | n: a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell, often despite normal or above-average intelligence, effective teaching, and adequate motivation, which is characterized by difficulty in the phonological coding of written words, poor phonological awareness, and poor reading fluency and decoding skills | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
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 | |
fairy | n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
inconvenient | adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable | |
gore | v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
intact | adj: undamaged and complete | |
locally | adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
bamboo | n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures | |
blackboard | n: a large board made of a smooth, usually dark-colored slate attached to a wall used by teachers in schools for writing on with chalk | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
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 | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
insane | adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill | |
asylum | n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
breeze | n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
cotton | n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
painless | adj: causing little or no physical discomfort; not causing pain or discomfort | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
indestructible | adj: impossible to destroy or damage beyond repair | |
graffiti | n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
grid | n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
solar | adj: of, from, or relating to the sun | |
vortex | n: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind | |
meter | n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | |
turbine | n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas | |
watt | n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
flush | v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
compost | n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
canvas | n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on | |
skylight | n: a window or opening in a roof or ceiling that allows natural light to enter a room or space from above | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
recyclability | n: the degree to which a material or product can be reused or repurposed after it has served its original function, without requiring significant modifications or environmental harm | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
whiteboard | n: a smooth, hard writing surface, typically white, that can be written on with dry-erase markers and easily erased | |
automobile | n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
acre | n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters) | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
craze | n: an enthusiasm for a particular activity, object, or idea that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a fad | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
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. | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
petrochemical | n: a chemical compound derived from petroleum or natural gas, used as a raw material in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic fibers, and other products | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
volcanic | adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano | |
gravel | n: small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for road surfaces, concrete, landscaping, or as a decorative material | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
buffalo | n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
kindergarten | n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six | |
tapioca | n: a starchy substance derived from the cassava plant, typically used in cooking and baking as a thickening agent or as the base for puddings or desserts | |
slice | n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting | |
thinly | adv: in a thin manner; used to describe something being spread out thinly or thinly layered | |
delicious | adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
cow | n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat | |
mow | v: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
sawdust | n: fine particles or small chips of wood that are produced when the wood is sawed or cut, often used as a material for various purposes such as mulch, fuel, or animal bedding | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
microcosm | n: a miniature or small-scale version of something that represents the larger whole or system; a representation of society or culture on a smaller scale | |
globalization | n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders | |
arithmetic | n: the branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and numerical calculations, particularly the four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
outrageous | adj: highly unusual, unconventional, or shocking; going beyond the bounds of what is considered acceptable or proper | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
scholarship | n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
rename | v: to give a new name to something; to change the name of something | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
coconut | n: the large, hard-shelled seed of a tropical palm, which has a fibrous husk surrounding a single-seeded nut | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
teak | n: a type of tropical hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia, known for its durability, water resistance, and natural oils; the wood from this tree, often used in construction, furniture, boat building, and other applications | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
administer | v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
squash | v: to forcefully crush or flatten something; to suppress, stifle, or defeat an idea or opposition forcefully | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
helix | n: a three-dimensional spiral shape or structure, particularly like that of a spring or a DNA molecule | |
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 | |
ream | n: a unit of measurement for the quantity of paper, usually equal to 500 sheets; a large quantity of something | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
carpenter | n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects | |
measured | adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful | |
ruling | n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
scaffold | n: a temporary platform or structure used to support workers and materials during construction or maintenance work | |
cathedral | n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
doable | adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else |