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cockpit | n: the area in an aircraft or spacecraft from which the pilot controls the aircraft or spacecraft | |
stewardess | n: (considered to be outdated, and “flight attendant” is more appropriate) a female flight attendant; a woman who serves passengers on a ship or other form of transportation | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
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 | |
bubble | n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses | |
canopy | n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
gravity | n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
turbulence | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
captain | n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
attendant | n: a person who is employed to provide a service or perform tasks, often in a public place, such as a flight attendant, parking attendant, or hospital attendant | |
coronavirus | n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2 | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
catastrophic | adj: extremely harmful; causing physical or financial destruction | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
buyout | n: the acquisition of a controlling interest in a company or business by an outside entity or individual, typically involving the purchase of shares or assets | |
retirement | n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
unheard | adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
buckle | v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap | |
turbulent | adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation | |
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 | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
rethink | v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
sponsor | v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
dramatically | adv: in a very impressive manner | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
disturbance | n: something that interrupts a settled and peaceful condition or that makes someone feel nervous or worried | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
rigidity | n: the state or quality of being rigid or inflexible; the inability to adapt to change or new circumstances; the condition of being stiff or unyielding | |
constrain | v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something | |
react | v: to take action in response to something | |
dramatic | adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
headwind | n: a wind blowing directly against the forward movement of an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, thereby slowing its progress and increasing fuel consumption | |
tilt | v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side | |
rudder | n: a flat, vertical blade at the rear of a vessel that can be turned horizontally to steer the vessel by changing its direction of movement; a device used in aircraft to control its yaw (side-to-side movement) | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
mortgage | n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
recession | n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases | |
finance | n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
callback | n: a return phone call; a request to return the product for replacement or repair made by the manufacturer of a defective product; an invitation to return for a second audition or interview | |
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 | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
dejected | adj: feeling or showing sadness, lack of hope, or confidence; disheartened; depressed | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
stroke | n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc. | |
wheelchair | n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
broaden | v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal. | |
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 | |
substitute | n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one | |
resourceful | adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
annoying | adj: making someone feel slightly angry | |
bull | n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
nag | v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
setback | n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
imaginable | adj: capable of being imagined | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
implication | n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
downsize | v: to reduce the size, scale, or scope of something, such as a company or organization; to decrease the number of employees or members | |
demote | v: to lower in rank, position, or status; to reduce or downgrade someone’s authority or responsibilities | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
resume | v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption | |
obstacle | n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress | |
employer | n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them | |
hesitant | adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
demonstrate | v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
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 | |
disability | n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do | |
prospective | adj: likely or expected to happen or become in the future, often referring to something or someone that is being considered or evaluated | |
judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
conceal | v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
motivation | n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
disadvantage | n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position | |
rĂ©sumĂ© | n: a summary of a person’s education, work experience, and qualifications, often used in job applications as a way to showcase their skills and achievements | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
nugget | n: a small piece of gold or other precious metal or mineral found ready-formed in the earth; a small round piece of some food | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
peek | n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something | |
covet | v: to strongly desire or crave something, particularly something that belongs to someone else; to have an excessive or envious desire for | |
interrupt | v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action | |
jam | n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit | |
optimize | v: to make the best or most effective use of something | |
screening | n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release | |
siphon | n: a tube or conduit used to transfer liquids, usually from a higher to a lower level, by means of atmospheric pressure, gravity, or vacuum; a device used to extract a liquid from a container | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
acquaintance | n: a person one knows but who is not a close friend | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
recruit | v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc. | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
phoenix | n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
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 | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
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 | |
annoy | v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
utilize | v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way | |
showcase | n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
mock | v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way | |
redesign | v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
experiment | n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge | |
hustle | v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
mechanic | n: a person who repairs or maintains machinery or mechanical systems, particularly in automobiles or other vehicles; a person who is skilled in dealing with the details of a machine or system | |
aviation | n: the activity or process of designing, building, flying, and maintaining aircraft | |
furlough | v: to grant a temporary leave of absence or suspension of work, particularly for employees who are experiencing financial hardship or a reduction in work hours; (noun) a temporary leave of absence granted to employees, usually without pay, due to a lack of work or funding | |
glut | n: an excessive amount of something, especially of a commodity, that results in a decline in price | |
instruct | v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something | |
reframe | v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
wreck | n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
emphasis | n: particular importance or significance that is given to something | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
mentor | n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
premier | adj: first in importance, order, or position; leading | |
grapple | v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons | |
forecast | n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance | |
routine | n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program | |
headquarter | n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed | |
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 | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
docket | n: a list or calendar of cases, appointments, or tasks that need to be addressed or completed, particularly in a legal or administrative setting | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
offense | n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
stint | n: a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity; a set amount of work or activity | |
interact | v: to communicate or react with somebody | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
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 | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
vendor | n: a person or company that sells goods or services | |
exclude | v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
rally | v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
donation | n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
embedded | adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something | |
core | n: the most essential or fundamental part of something | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
delivery | n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
dotcom | n: a company or business that primarily operates on the Internet or has a web-based presence, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s when the Internet was a new and rapidly growing industry | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
upheaval | n: great change, disruption, or disturbance; (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
unstable | adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
anxiety | n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future | |
marital | adj: of or relating to marriage | |
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 | |
insecure | adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
wisdom | n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
wrack | n: wreckage or debris from a destroyed structure; (verb) to cause destruction or great pain | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
bachelor | n: an unmarried man; a person who holds an undergraduate degree from a college or university | |
bust | v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc. | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
entitle | v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something | |
millionaire | n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc. | |
insane | adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
graduate | n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree | |
foremost | adj: most important, leading, or prominent | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
reform | n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
fallout | n: the radioactive dust in the air that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
ominous | adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
gratitude | n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
athlete | n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance | |
podium | n: a raised platform or stand that is used for delivering speeches, conducting meetings, or presenting awards | |
bronze | n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin | |
medal | n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor | |
disappoint | v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
satisfy | v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
abusive | adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else | |
toxic | adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
tolerate | v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed | |
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 | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
attitude | n: the way you think and feel about someone or something | |
malleable | adj: able to be easily shaped, molded, or manipulated, particularly in a physical or metaphorical sense; capable of being adapted or changed according to different circumstances or situations | |
economical | adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary | |
politically | adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
indelible | adj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot | |
individually | adv: separately or apart from others | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
adversity | n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
narcissist | n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
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 | |
backdate | v: to assign a date to a document or event that is earlier than the actual date; to make something appear as if it happened earlier than it did | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
crystal | n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
doe | n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit | |
servant | n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant | |
giver | n: a person who gives or donates something, particularly money, time, or resources, to others; a philanthropist or benefactor | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
mitigate | v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something | |
associate | v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
individualism | n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant | |
civic | adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it | |
ingenious | adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill | |
lyric | n: the words of a pop song | |
plural | n: the grammatical form of a noun or pronoun indicating that it refers to more than one thing or person | |
pronoun | n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it” | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
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 | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
ivy | n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings | |
bible | n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field | |
orientation | n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment | |
anticipate | v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
interpersonal | adj: connected with relationships between people | |
meantime | n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else | |
fond | adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time | |
expense | n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something | |
perceive | v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses | |
xenophobia | n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
immigrant | n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently | |
manifestation | n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition | |
prejudice | n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge | |
unequal | adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair | |
racial | adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations) | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
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 | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
motivate | v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort | |
dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment | |
devote | v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose | |
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 | |
backward | adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear | |
haul | v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort | |
vigilant | adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties | |
counteract | v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
glimmer | n: a flash of light especially unsteady or reflected light; a slight sign of something | |
bump | v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident | |
chaotic | adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing | |
exhaust | n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
transmitter | n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals | |
sue | v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress | |
pineapple | n: tropical fruit with a rough, spiky exterior and sweet, juicy flesh inside, often used in cooking, baking, or as a snack | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
disclose | v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly | |
stigmatize | v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect | |
session | n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity | |
brilliant | adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive | |
complacent | adj: satisfied with the status quo and not wishing to make changes |