WordDefinition
AbandonTo leave behind or give up on something
AbundantPresent in large quantities; plentiful
AccessThe ability or right to approach or enter a place
AccommodateTo provide space or help for someone or something
AccumulateTo gather or collect over time
AdaptTo change to fit new conditions
AdhereTo stick firmly to something
AgonyExtreme physical or mental pain
AllegianceLoyalty or commitment to a group or cause
AmbitionA strong desire to achieve something
AmpleMore than enough; plentiful
AnguishSevere pain or suffering
AnticipateTo expect or look forward to something
AnxiousFeeling worried or nervous
ApparelClothing or garments
AppealA request for help or support
ApprehensiveAnxious or fearful about the future
AridExtremely dry; lacking moisture
ArrogantHaving an exaggerated sense of one’s importance
AweA feeling of wonder or admiration
BarrenLacking vegetation; unproductive
BeaconA guiding or warning signal, like a lighthouse
BeneficialProducing good or helpful results
BlunderA careless or stupid mistake
BoisterousNoisy and energetic
BoycottTo refuse to buy or use something as a form of protest
BurdenA heavy load or responsibility
CampaignA series of actions aimed at achieving a goal
CapacityThe maximum amount something can hold or produce
CapitalA city where a government is based
ChronologicalArranged in the order events happened
CivicRelating to a city or citizenship
ClarityThe quality of being clear and understandable
CollaborateTo work together with others
CollideTo crash into something forcefully
CommendTo praise or express approval
CommentaryA series of explanations or interpretations
CompactSmall and neatly packed
ComposureCalmness and self-control
ConciseBrief and to the point
ConsentPermission for something to happen
ConsequenceA result or effect of an action
ConserveTo protect something from harm or destruction
ConspicuousEasily seen or noticed
ConstantHappening all the time; unchanging
ContaminateTo make something dirty or impure
ContextThe surrounding information that helps explain a word or situation
ContinuousWithout interruption; ongoing
ControversyA disagreement or debate
ConvenientEasy to use or access
CopeTo deal with difficulties successfully
CordialWarm and friendly
CultivateTo prepare land for growing crops; to develop a skill
CumulativeIncreasing by successive additions
DeceiveTo trick or mislead someone
DeclineTo become weaker or decrease
DepleteTo use up resources or materials
DesolateEmpty and lacking life
DeterTo discourage someone from doing something
DiligentHardworking and careful
DiscreetCareful to avoid attracting attention
DisperseTo scatter or spread widely
DistortTo twist out of shape or misrepresent
DiverseShowing a great deal of variety
DomesticRelated to home or family
DrasticExtreme and sudden
EagerVery interested and excited
EfficientWorking well without wasting time or resources
ElaborateDetailed and complicated
EmphasizeTo give special importance to something
EndureTo suffer through something difficult
EnhanceTo improve or increase in value
EnormousVery large in size or amount
ErodeTo gradually wear away
EssentialAbsolutely necessary
EstablishTo set up or create something
EvaluateTo assess or judge the value of something
ExaggerateTo describe something as more important than it really is
ExcelTo do very well at something
ExcludeTo leave out or not include
ExhaustTo use up completely
ExpandTo increase in size or amount
ExploitTo take advantage of something unfairly
ExposeTo reveal or uncover something hidden
ExtendTo make something longer or larger
ExtensiveCovering a large area; comprehensive
ExtraordinaryVery unusual or remarkable
FactorSomething that contributes to a result
FerociousFierce and violent
FluctuateTo change frequently in size or amount
FortunateHaving good luck
FragileEasily broken or damaged
FrigidExtremely cold
FunctionThe purpose or role of something
GenerateTo produce or create something
GradualHappening slowly over time
GruesomeCausing horror or disgust
HazardA danger or risk
HesitateTo pause before doing something
HinderTo make it difficult for something to happen
HoaxA trick or deception
HostileUnfriendly or aggressive
HypothesisAn educated guess based on evidence
IlluminateTo light up or make clear
ImpactThe effect or influence of something
ImplyTo suggest something without saying it directly
IncentiveSomething that encourages someone to do something
IndicateTo point out or show
InfluenceThe power to affect how someone thinks or acts
IngeniousClever and inventive
InhabitTo live in a place
InitiateTo begin or start something
InnovateTo introduce new ideas or methods
InspireTo motivate or encourage someone
IntegrateTo combine parts into a whole
IntenseVery strong or extreme
InteractTo communicate or work together
InterpretTo explain the meaning of something
InterruptTo stop the progress of something briefly
IntricateVery detailed and complex
InvestigateTo examine or study carefully
IsolateTo separate from others
IssueAn important topic or problem
JeopardyDanger of loss or harm
JudiciousShowing good judgment
JustifyTo show or prove something is right
KeenVery interested or enthusiastic
LingerTo stay longer than necessary
LiteralTaking words in their usual meaning
LogicalReasonable and sensible
MaintainTo keep something in good condition
ManipulateTo control or influence cleverly
MassiveVery large and heavy
MethodA way of doing something systematically
ModifyTo change or alter something
MonitorTo observe and check over time
MotivateTo provide a reason to act
NavigateTo find the way to a place
NeglectTo fail to care for something properly
NotoriousFamous for something bad
ObjectiveA goal or purpose
ObscureNot well known; difficult to understand
ObtainTo get or acquire something
OccupyTo take up space or time
OpposeTo be against something
OptimisticHopeful and confident about the future
OriginThe beginning or source of something
OutcomeThe result of an action or event
OverwhelmTo overpower or flood with emotions or tasks
ParalyzeTo make unable to move or act
ParticipateTo take part in an activity
PerceiveTo become aware of something through the senses
PersistTo continue firmly despite difficulties
PerspectiveA particular point of view
PlentifulExisting in large amounts
PortrayTo describe or represent something
PrecautionA measure taken to prevent harm
PredictTo say what will happen in the future
PrejudiceAn unfair opinion not based on facts
PrevailTo win or be successful
PrimaryMost important; first in order
PrioritySomething that is more important than others
ProceedTo continue or move forward
PromoteTo support or actively encourage
ProsperTo succeed or thrive
PursueTo follow or chase after something
QualifyTo meet the requirements for something
QuestA long search for something
QuotaA fixed share or number
RadiateTo emit energy or light
RandomWithout a specific pattern or plan
RealisticPractical and sensible
ReassureTo comfort or give confidence
ReflectTo think deeply or show an image
ReformTo make changes for improvement
RefuteTo prove something wrong
ReinforceTo strengthen or support
ReluctantUnwilling or hesitant
RemorseDeep regret for a wrong action

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