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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
visceral | adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
neurological | adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
schooler | n: a student who attends a school | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
deodorant | n: a product applied to the body, typically under the arms, that helps to eliminate or mask unpleasant body odor | |
overused | adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
earnest | adj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment | |
goofy | adj: silly or foolish | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
collage | n: a work of art composed by assembling various materials, such as photographs, newspaper clippings, and other objects, onto a surface; any composition made by combining various distinct elements | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
outdoors | adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
template | n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch | |
bikini | n: a women’s two-piece swimsuit characterized by a top that covers the chest and a bottom that covers the groin and buttocks | |
wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
sketchy | adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable | |
mindless | adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed | |
indulge | v: to allow oneself or another person to have or enjoy something, especially something that is considered to be a luxury or treat | |
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 | |
hairy | adj: covered with hair or having a furry texture; difficult, dangerous, or complicated | |
chalk | n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
investigate | v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
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. | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
corruptible | adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
unchecked | adj: not restrained or controlled; not examined or scrutinized; allowed to proceed without restraint or interference | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
masculinity | n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, assertiveness, and so on; the state of being male or manly | |
impressionable | adj: easily influenced or affected by others, especially by new or unfamiliar experiences or ideas; susceptible to being molded or shaped by external factors or influences | |
equitable | adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly | |
redefine | v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way | |
gender | n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology | |
binary | n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1 | |
affirm | v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively | |
fertile | adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
balanced | adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium | |
uncomfortable | adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
athletics | n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking | |
poetic | adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way | |
pragmatic | adj: practical rather than idealistic | |
holistic | adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
empathy | n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation | |
autonomous | adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
inseparable | adj: incapable of being separated or disjoined; closely welded or joined together; mutually dependent or closely linked | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
academic | adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills | |
standpoint | n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
curriculum | n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc. | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
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 | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
constrict | v: to make something narrow or tight, often restricting movement or flow; to become narrow or tighter | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
intrapersonal | adj: relating to the internal experiences, thoughts, or feelings of an individual; occurring within one’s mind or self | |
interpersonal | adj: connected with relationships between people | |
evenly | adv: in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
gratitude | n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
appreciation | n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time | |
apology | n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
individualism | n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant | |
bootstrap | n: a loop or strap on a boot that is used to pull it on; a self-starting process, often in IT or business, that is designed for beginning or continuing without external assistance | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
stymie | v: to obstruct, hinder, or prevent something from succeeding or happening; to present an obstacle or impediment to progress or achievement | |
extreme | adj: very great in amount or degree | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
inquiry | n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
donate | v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization | |
satisfaction | n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
stereotype | n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
liminal | adj: relating to a transitional or intermediate state or position; occupying the threshold between two different conditions or worlds | |
sophisticated | adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion | |
nonsensical | adj: lacking in sense or meaning; absurd, irrational, or illogical | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life |