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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
upbeat | adj: positive, optimistic, or enthusiastic in attitude or outlook; having a lively or energetic rhythm or tempo, especially in music | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
avian | adj: relating to or characteristic of birds | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
elicit | v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty | |
countermeasure | n: an action taken to counter or offset another action | |
apocalyptic | adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world | |
unfold | v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
worldview | n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world | |
subtle | adj: not readily apparent or visible | |
elusive | adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember | |
uplift | n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
contradiction | n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
controversial | adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
predate | v: to have existed or happened earlier than something | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
encase | v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
multicellular | adj: characterized by the presence of multiple or many cells, as opposed to unicellular (having only one cell) | |
organism | n: a tiny living thing | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
trajectory | n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space | |
meme | n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online | |
ax | n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
progressive | adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one | |
armament | n: weapons and other military equipment that a country or organization possesses or maintains for defense or offense | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
collapse | v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
brink | n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
remnant | n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
polity | n: a form or system of government or administration; a political organization or entity | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
blur | n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision | |
organic | adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
transcend | v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
convey | v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another | |
integrate | v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups | |
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 | |
assign | v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone | |
distinction | n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people | |
zero-sum | adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero | |
correlation | n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc. | |
inverse | adj: opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed; reciprocal | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
economics | n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services | |
cooperation | n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc. | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
facilitate | v: to make something easier or more likely to happen | |
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 | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
accommodate | v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
harness | v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object | |
productive | adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
manufacture | v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines | |
intrinsically | adv: from the inherent nature or quality of something or arising from within | |
deny | v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something | |
existence | n: the state or fact of someone or something existing | |
inequality | n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different | |
exploitation | n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
correlate | v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
lose-lose | adj: a situation or outcome that is unfavorable or unsatisfactory for all parties involved; a scenario where no one wins or benefits, often implying a mutual disadvantage or loss | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
testament | n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
subhuman | adj: less than human in nature, quality, or dignity; regarded as inferior to or unworthy of being fully human | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
horrendous | adj: causing horror, shock, or a feeling of extreme disgust; extremely unpleasant or terrifying | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
prevalent | adj: existing very commonly in a particular area or in a specific time | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
nationality | n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country | |
ethnicity | n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups | |
bomb | n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
welfare | n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group | |
posit | v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration | |
morality | n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
Atlantic | adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
expression | n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood | |
bigotry | n: intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
awareness | n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important | |
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 | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
verge | n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border | |
equality | n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality | |
clash | n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something | |
civilization | n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
framework | n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
resentful | adj: feeling or expressing bitterness or anger because you have been treated unfairly | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
downside | n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure | |
lethal | adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous | |
hatred | n: intense dislike or hatred towards someone or something, often based on differences in beliefs, values, or identity | |
grassroots | adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
organ | n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
munition | n: weapons and ammunition used by soldiers or military forces; the tools, materials, or equipment used in the preparation or use of weapons and ammunition | |
biotechnology | n: the application of technological processes and methods to biological systems to develop new products or techniques, such as genetically modified organisms or biopharmaceuticals | |
nanoscale | adj: on a scale that can be measured in nanometres (= one billionth of a meter); on a very small scale | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
slippery | adj: difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is wet or smooth; not to be trusted | |
slope | n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other | |
terrorism | n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act | |
overreact | v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate | |
sufficient | adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement | |
surgery | n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures | |
retaliation | n: the act of seeking vengeance or revenge in response to a perceived wrong or harm suffered, usually to cause harm to the person or group responsible for the initial act | |
retaliate | v: to respond to an action or attack with a similar action, especially one that is intended to harm or punish the other person | |
vibe | n: an atmosphere or feeling that is conveyed through a place, situation, or group of people; characteristic energy or mood | |
spook | v: to frighten or scare, and often provoke into violent action; (noun) someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; ghost | |
spiral | n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around | |
assure | v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
regulation | n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule | |
governance | n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes | |
sermon | n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service | |
spare | adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
alternative | n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
cynicism | n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest | |
self-interest | n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others | |
conduce | v: to contribute or lead to a particular outcome or result; to have a positive effect in bringing about a desired result | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
rubric | n: a set of established guidelines or instructions, particularly for academic or assessment purposes; a title or heading that indicates the nature or purpose of a particular section of a text | |
cheerful | adj: happy and positive; causing feelings of happiness or optimism; marked by or expressing joy or optimism | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
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 | |
redeem | v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
expansion | n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process | |
compass | n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
pleasant | adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable | |
quitter | n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
denounce | v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone | |
op-ed | adj: denoting or relating to a piece of writing or article that expresses the author’s opinion or point of view on a particular topic, usually published in a newspaper or magazine on the page opposite the editorial page | |
allegation | n: an assertion or claim that is made without proof or evidence; a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal but which has not been proven in a court of law | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
affection | n: a feeling of fondness, love, or attachment towards someone or something; a gentle or tender feeling; often used to describe a warm or caring relationship between individuals | |
terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
err | v: to make a mistake or error; to stray from accuracy or correctness; to be mistaken or incorrect | |
comprehend | v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
dynamics | n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
salvation | n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss | |
bible | n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
usage | n: the way in which a word or phrase is used in a language; the extent in which how much something is used | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
savior | n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
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 |