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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
principal | adj: most important, main, or chief | |
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 | |
disconnect | v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
pre-K | n: (an abbreviation for “pre-kindergarten”) a program that provides structured educational activities and socialization opportunities for young children before they start formal kindergarten | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
nourishment | n: food or other substances necessary for growth and health | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
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 | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
legendary | adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
enslave | v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action | |
reconstruction | n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition | |
redline | n: a boundary or threshold beyond which something is no longer acceptable or allowed; a mark or line drawn in red to indicate a specific limit or danger zone | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
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 | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
scholarship | n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements | |
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 | |
determination | n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
enroll | v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service | |
placement | n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization | |
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 | |
skip | v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do | |
grade | n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc. | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
sophomore | n: a student in their second year of college or high school; used more broadly to refer to someone who is experienced in a particular activity or field | |
hallway | n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
audacity | n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless | |
curriculum | n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc. | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
genealogy | n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
superb | adj: extremely good; excellent in quality; superbly done | |
inextricable | adj: unable to be separated or escaped from | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
derive | v: to obtain or receive something from a source | |
theorist | n: a person who develops or formulates theories about a particular subject, especially in the sciences or social sciences; someone who engages in theoretical thinking or speculation | |
fathom | v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water | |
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 | |
well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
resemble | v: to look like or be similar to someone or something | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
extensive | adj: covering a large area; having a wide range | |
dissertation | n: a long and formal written treatise or discourse, often presenting research or analysis on a particular subject or topic, in support of a degree or academic qualification | |
lineage | n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
competent | adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully | |
fuel | n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
tenet | n: one of the fundamental ideas or beliefs upon which a theory or broader group of views is founded | |
rigorous | adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
hostile | adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
matriarch | n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
convene | v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
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. | |
zoom | v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air | |
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 | |
deliberate | adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident | |
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 | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
handwritten | adj: written with a pen or pencil rather than typed | |
proximity | n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
protege | n: (also protégé) a person who is guided, supported, or trained by a more experienced or influential person (known as a mentor or sponsor) to achieve success or attain their potential in a specific field | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
ripple | n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
dedication | n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important | |
Negro | n: (“Negro” is now considered out of date and offensive) a term that was once used to refer to people of African descent, especially those living in the United States | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
mastery | n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity | |
sociopolitical | adj: relating to both social and political aspects of society; having to do with how politics and social issues are interconnected or influence each other | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
thrive | v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
affirm | v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
minimize | v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious | |
ignorant | adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information | |
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 | |
fence | n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
situ | adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
laundry | n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
activism | n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
class-action | n: a lawsuit filed by a group of people who have experienced similar harm or damage caused by a company, organization, or individual; the group of people (plaintiffs) collectively pursue legal action against the defendant, often seeking compensation or redress | |
lawsuit | n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered | |
disparate | adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way | |
ire | n: intense or extreme anger or wrath; a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility towards someone or something | |
employer | n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
workshop | n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
boycott | v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change | |
unjust | adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong | |
pension | n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working | |
reinstate | v: to restore or bring back to a previous position, status, or condition; to return someone to a former job or position which they previously held | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
anti-crt | adj: of or relating to attitudes, beliefs, or actions that oppose or reject the principles of critical race theory (CRT), an intellectual movement and legal framework that seeks to examine and challenge how race and racism affect societal structures and institutions | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
certificate | n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
abide | v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition | |
ramification | n: the act or process of branching out or dividing into branches | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. |