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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
triple | adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
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 | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
telegraph | n: a method of long-distance transmission of messages by electrical or radio signals | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
diffusion | n: a spreading motion in multiple directions | |
presentation | n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
childhood | n: the state or time of being a child | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
cancel | v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
fuzzy | adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers | |
apologize | v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem | |
poster | n: a large sheet or picture that is placed either on a public space to promote or announce something or on a wall to decorate it | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
commerce | n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale | |
spam | n: unwanted email, usually of advertising material sent out in bulk | |
shelve | v: to put or arrange something, especially books, on a shelf; to decide not to take action on something either for a short time or permanently | |
allowance | n: a set amount of money or resources given regularly or periodically; a granted permission or privilege; the act of allowing or giving permission | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
relieve | v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
hydrate | v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization | |
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. | |
roast | v: to cook food by surrounding it with hot, dry air, especially in an oven | |
animate | v: to make something full of interest and energy | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
revolve | v: to rotate around a central point | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
parable | n: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson | |
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 | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
bore | v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
neat | adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place | |
remark | n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
godfather | n: a male godparent who witnesses a child’s baptism and accepts a spiritual responsibility for their upbringing; a trusted mentor or advisor who has significant influence and offers support and guidance in personal or professional matters | |
second-rate | adj: of inferior quality or standard; not of the highest or best quality; mediocre | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
reinvent | v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
loaf | n: a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced for serving; (verb) to be lazy or idle | |
bakery | n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold | |
geek | n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed | |
forbid | v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising | |
laggard | n: a person or thing that falls behind or moves slowly, particularly in a group or in comparison to others | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
curve | n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
ram | v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force | |
constituency | n: a group of people who live in a particular geographic area and are represented politically by an elected official; a body of customers or clients who regularly use a particular service or product | |
desperately | adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency | |
mustard | n: a yellow or brown condiment that tastes spicy made from the seeds of various plants; (adjective) between yellow and brown | |
jet | n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances | |
bulletproof | adj: intended to resist bullet penetration | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
remains | n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal | |
keynote | n: the central theme or message of a speech, presentation, or event; the first note or tone in a musical scale used as a reference point for the performance of a piece of music | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
pearl | n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem | |
jam | n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
crib | n: a small, enclosed bed for a baby, typically on rockers | |
nail | n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes | |
polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
appeal | n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
slap | v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
advertise | v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
cord | n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
diamond | n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond | |
cremains | n: (a portmanteau of “cremated” and “remains”) the ashes or remains that are left after a person or a pet has been cremated | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
cremate | v: to burn a dead body to reduce it to ash, often as part of a funeral or other death-related ritual | |
gem | n: a precious or semiprecious stone, usually of high quality and often used as jewelry; something that is considered to be a highly prized and valuable possession or attribute of a person or thing | |
mortuary | n: a place where dead bodies are kept, prepared, and stored before burial or cremation; a funeral home or a building or facility for handling deceased individuals | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
outrageous | adj: highly unusual, unconventional, or shocking; going beyond the bounds of what is considered acceptable or proper | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
risky | adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss | |
proctor | n: a person who supervises or monitors an examination, often ensuring compliance with regulations and preventing cheating; a person who oversees the conduct of others, particularly in an educational or professional setting | |
gamble | v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes | |
fringe | n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group | |
tract | n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body | |
sociology | n: the scientific study of human social behavior, including the way in which people interact with one another, the organizations and institutions they create, and the societies they form | |
refrigerate | v: to cool or preserve food or other items by using a refrigerator or other cold storage device; to keep something at a low temperature to prevent spoilage or degradation | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
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 | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
committee | n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization | |
render | v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc. | |
lava | n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material |