WordMeaning
AbandonTo leave behind or give up completely
AbundantMore than enough; plentiful
AdaptTo adjust or change to suit conditions
AdequateSufficient; enough for a purpose
AggressiveReady to attack or confront; forceful
AmbitionA strong desire to succeed or achieve something
AnticipateTo expect or look forward to something
AnxiousWorried or nervous about something
ApprehensiveFearful or uneasy about something
AspireTo strive for a goal or dream
BaffleTo confuse or puzzle
BarrierSomething that blocks the way
BeneficialHelpful; resulting in good
BewilderTo confuse completely
BlunderA careless or serious mistake
BoastTo talk with pride, often too proudly
CautiousCareful to avoid danger
ChronologicalArranged in the order events happened
CollaborateTo work together
CompassionSympathy and concern for others
CompelTo force someone to do something
ConcealTo hide or keep secret
ConcludeTo decide after thinking
ConfiscateTo take away something officially
ConsequenceThe result of an action
ConstructTo build or create
ContaminateTo pollute or make impure
ContradictTo say the opposite
ContributeTo give or help provide
ConvinceTo persuade or make someone believe
CunningClever in a tricky way
DebrisScattered fragments or remains
DecayTo rot or decompose
DeceiveTo mislead or trick
DeclineTo become weaker or refuse
DedicateTo commit time or effort to something
DefiantRefusing to obey
DeliberateDone on purpose
DiligentHardworking and careful
DismalGloomy or depressing
DistractTo draw attention away from something
DiversityVariety or difference
DrasticExtreme or severe
DurableLong-lasting
EfficientWorking well without waste
EliminateTo remove or get rid of
EmphasizeTo give special importance to
EncounterA sudden or unexpected meeting
EndeavorA serious effort
EndureTo suffer through or last
EnhanceTo improve
EnormousVery large
EssentialAbsolutely necessary
EstablishTo create or start something
EvaluateTo judge or assess
EvidenceFacts or proof
ExaggerateTo make something seem bigger or worse than it is
ExhaustedVery tired
ExpandTo increase in size or scope
ExploitTo take advantage of
ExposeTo uncover or reveal
ExtensiveLarge in amount or area
FamiliarWell known
FerociousFierce or violent
FlexibleAble to bend or change easily
FragileEasily broken or damaged
FrustratedFeeling annoyed or upset because of difficulty
GenuineReal or true
GrieveTo feel deep sorrow
HazardDanger or risk
HesitateTo pause because of uncertainty
HostileUnfriendly or aggressive
HumiliateTo embarrass someone publicly
HypothesisA possible explanation or guess
IllustrateTo explain with examples or pictures
ImitateTo copy
ImplyTo suggest without saying directly
IndicateTo point out or show
InfluenceThe power to affect how someone thinks or acts
IngeniousVery clever and original
InspireTo motivate or encourage
IntenseVery strong or extreme
InteractTo act with or affect each other
IsolateTo separate from others
LeisureFree time
LogicalReasonable or sensible
ManipulateTo control in a clever or unfair way
MassiveVery large or heavy
MeagerSmall or insufficient
MigrateTo move from one place to another
ModifyTo change slightly
NeglectTo fail to take care of
ObviousEasy to see or understand
OpponentA rival or someone who opposes you
OptimisticHopeful or positive
OverwhelmTo overpower or flood
ParticipateTo take part in
PerplexedConfused or puzzled
PersuadeTo convince
PreciseExact or accurate
PredictTo say what will happen
RecollectTo remember
ReflectTo think deeply or show an image

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