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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
pledge | v: to make a formal promise to give or do something | |
stakeholder | n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business | |
shareholder | n: a person who owns shares of stock in a company or business and therefore gets the company’s profit and has the right to control the company | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
precedence | n: the condition of being considered more important or given priority over something else; an earlier occurrence or event that serves as an example or model for future actions | |
welfare | n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group | |
employ | v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
decision | n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
straightforward | adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
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 | |
investor | n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns | |
retirement | n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
improve | v: to make or become better | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
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 | |
regulation | n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule | |
improvisation | n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
appoint | v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
single-handed | adj: done or accomplished by one person alone | |
reset | v: to set again or differently; to return to a previous state or condition | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
boardroom | n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets | |
strategy | n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal. | |
govern | v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
behalf | n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone | |
dictionary | n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation | |
enshrine | v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect | |
tick | n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis | |
ethnicity | n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups | |
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 | |
token | n: something that serves as a symbol, sign, or expression of something else; a physical object representing a particular idea or concept | |
corporate | adj: of or relating to a large company | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
charity | n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people | |
educational | adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction | |
outstanding | adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc. | |
servant | n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant | |
ambassador | n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
incorporation | n: the process of including or integrating something into a larger entity, such as a business or organization; the act of forming a corporation or company that is legally recognized as a separate entity, distinct from its owners | |
sustainable | adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time | |
lofty | adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
marathon | n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers | |
couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
concrete | adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement | |
achievable | adj: possible to accomplish or attain | |
progression | n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward | |
cosmetic | adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
rub | v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure | |
bin | n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
emission | n: the act of production or sending out gas, heat, light, etc. | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
carbon | n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals | |
footprint | n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface | |
reduction | n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
bonus | n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
competitor | n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business | |
tissue | n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
widget | n: a small device or component of a larger system or software that performs a specific function or provides information or control, often displayed on a computer screen or mobile device | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
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 | |
partnership | n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business | |
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 | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
agile | adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
ventilate | v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it | |
kit | n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose | |
vaccine | n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.) | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
commitment | n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way | |
imbalance | n: a situation in which two or more things are not equal or equally treated | |
workforce | n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
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 | |
nudge | v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
tire | v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
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 | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
incentive | n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
survival | n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
consumption | n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials | |
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 | |
obesity | n: the condition of being significantly overweight, typically defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
foundation | n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes | |
calorie | n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
nestle | v: to settle comfortably or cozily into a place | |
cereal | n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals | |
volume | n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
competitive | adj: involving competition or competitiveness | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
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 | |
backlash | n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact | |
substantive | adj: having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or substantial; having a significant or worthwhile effect or influence | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
essence | n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
harvest | n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
reap | v: to harvest a grain crop from a field; to obtain something beneficial as a consequence of something that you have done | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views |