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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
neuropsychology | n: the branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between brain function and behavior | |
astute | adj: having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and to act accordingly; mentally sharp or clever; showing practical wisdom or shrewdness | |
arguably | adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true | |
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 | |
neurotic | adj: suffering from neurosis or excessive and irrational anxiety or distress, often about everyday situations and circumstances | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
disclosure | n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts | |
zip | n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently | |
suited | adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances | |
copper | n: a chemical element that is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity | |
curse | n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
inability | n: the state of being unable to do something or achieve a particular task or goal; a lack of physical or mental capacity or skill | |
unicycle | n: a vehicle consisting of a single wheel, typically with pedals and a seat affixed to the axle | |
concuss | v: to cause a violent shaking or jarring, often referring to the brain or body; to cause a sudden disturbance or disruption | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
concussion | n: a violent blow or jolt to the head or body that jars the brain, often resulting in temporary or prolonged unconsciousness, confusion, or memory loss; a shock or upheaval caused by a sudden change or event | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
ding | v: to make a ringing, chiming, or knocking sound; to damage or dent a surface through impact or collision; (noun, Chinese) a type of ancient cooking vessel that was used for cooking, boiling, and steaming food | |
hut | n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
punch | v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
sustained | adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
foggy | adj: characterized by or filled with dense clouds of mist or fog; unclear or hazy, as in thought or memory | |
dizzy | adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance | |
impulsive | adj: acting suddenly without any planning and without considering the effects they may have | |
hostile | adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed | |
darn | v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
baseline | n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
exponential | adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents | |
alarming | adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing | |
nutshell | n: the hard, outer covering or protective casing that encloses the kernel or fruit of certain types of nuts, such as walnuts or acorns; a concise and condensed summary or explanation of something | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
incidence | n: the frequency or rate at which a particular event or condition occurs within a specific population, group, or area; the occurrence or manifestation of something, especially something harmful or unpleasant | |
onset | n: the beginning or early stages of unpleasant something; a military attack | |
dementia | n: a severe decline in cognitive function, especially memory, as a result of disease or injury | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
spearhead | v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
driveway | n: a private road leading from a street or road to a house or garage, typically providing access for vehicles | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
senator | n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate | |
helmet | n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
committee | n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization | |
constituent | n: one of the parts of the whole; a person represented by an elected official | |
buy-in | v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
traction | n: the action or ability to pull something along a surface without sliding | |
legislator | n: a member of a group of people who has the power to make or enact laws | |
protective | adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
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 | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
foam | n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water | |
g-force | n: a force acting on a body as a result of acceleration or gravity expressed in units of acceleration equal to the acceleration of gravity | |
compelling | adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration | |
crusade | n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end | |
epiphany | n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university |