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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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arboretum | n: a place where trees, shrubs, and other plants are grown for scientific, educational, and ornamental purposes; a botanical garden or a designated area devoted to the study and display of trees | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
vegetation | n: plants in general, particularly those indigenous to a particular region or spot | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
ashamed | adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change | |
tort | n: a civil wrong or breach of duty that results in harm or loss to someone, for which legal action can be taken to claim compensation | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
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 | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
hustler | n: a person who engages in the energetic, determined, and often aggressive pursuit of success or wealth, often through questionable or devious means; someone who works hard and efficiently | |
amnesty | n: a general pardon for crimes, especially political crimes | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
hustle | v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way | |
sting | v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
comfort | n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
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 | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
activism | n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
displace | v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
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 | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
displacement | n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
rebel | n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
mist | n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water | |
chant | n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation | |
undress | v: to remove clothing or coverings, particularly those worn on the upper body or torso; to reveal or expose something that was previously concealed or hidden | |
defile | v: to pollute, contaminate, or make impure, often in a moral or religious sense; to violate or desecrate something sacred or cherished | |
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 | |
confession | n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
convention | n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
inflict | v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something | |
obtain | v: to get something, especially by making a great effort | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
coerce | v: to force, pressure, or compel someone to do something against their will or better judgment; to use threatening or intimidating tactics to persuade someone to comply with one’s demands | |
intimidate | v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do | |
peter | v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
bay | n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building | |
interrogate | v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
erode | v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
humane | adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others, especially toward those who are suffering | |
questionable | adj: doubtful or uncertain and may be open to question or criticism | |
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 | |
delay | v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected | |
execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
thunder | n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
jury | n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task | |
corrupt | adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest | |
expose | v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
reveal | v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
portable | adj: easily moved or carried; able to be transported from one location to another | |
cam | n: a device or mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa; a revolving cylinder with an irregular shape used in machinery to convert rotary motion into intermittent or reciprocating motion; an abbreviation for camera | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
ubiquitous | adj: being or existing everywhere at once | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
upload | v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
inhabitant | n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
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 |