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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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infamous | adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked | |
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 | |
meltdown | n: a severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping; a situation in which something fails or weakens suddenly or dramatically | |
penny | n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
volcano | n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust. | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
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. | |
pronounce | v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way | |
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 | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
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 | |
suffice | v: to be enough or sufficient; to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone; to satisfy or fulfill a purpose | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
testosterone | n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
helm | n: the wheel or other mechanism used to steer a ship or boat; the person in control or command of a ship or boat | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
disastrous | adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
fed-up | adj: feeling exhausted, annoyed, or discontented as a result of prolonged exposure to something unpleasant or frustrating | |
stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
feminine | adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
eyebrow | n: the hair arc over each eye in humans | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
closet | n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
equity | n: the value of the shares issued by a company | |
talented | adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area | |
foremost | adj: most important, leading, or prominent | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
subprime | adj: of or relating to financial loans, particularly mortgages, which are made to individuals with poor credit histories or limited income, often associated with higher interest rates and a greater risk of default | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
reckless | adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
downside | n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
utter | adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
diligence | n: careful and persistent effort or work; conscientiousness in performing one’s duties or responsibilities | |
spreadsheet | n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
decision-maker | n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization | |
herd | n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock | |
heading | n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
urge | v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
insanity | n: the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness | |
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. | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
insane | adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
revolutionary | adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
agenda | n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
breast | n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
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 | |
contender | n: the contestant you hope to defeat | |
allude | v: to suggest or make reference to something indirectly | |
crappy | adj: of poor quality; not satisfactory | |
breastfeeding | n: the act of feeding a baby with milk produced by the mother’s breasts | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
spite | n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
tyranny | n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
philanthropy | n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money |