Basic Level Words of the Day
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Recent Basic Level Words of the Day:
avenue 
aspiration
populist
reverberate
coursework
outreach
innate
words
emeritus
reception
root out
inorganic
bulk production
mammalian
pulsar
100 Words list: 2022-06-23, 2021-07-15
avenue n. a way of approaching a problem or making progress toward something
aspiration n. a hope or ambition of achieving something
populist a. of a political approach to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by elite
reverberate v. be repeated several times as an echo
coursework n. written or practical work done by a student during a course of study
outreach n. the process of an organization building relationships with people to advise them
innate a. inborn; natural
words n. pl. something that is said, talk
emeritus a. having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
reception n. a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome
root out v. eradicate, eliminate
inorganic a. not consisting of or deriving from living matter
bulk production n. the final product being produced based on the mass order requirements
mammalian a. relating to or denoting a mammal
pulsar n. a tiny dense star that sends out radio waves
strip v. remove all coverings from; leave bare of accessories or fittings
model v. use something as an example to follow or imitate
implication n. close connection; action or state of being involved in something
irrational a. not logical or reasonable
account for v. to give a reason or explanation for something
ponder v. think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion
implication n. the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated
relegate v. consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
exploitation n. the action of treating someone unfairly to benefit from their work
dough n. a thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry
spatula n. an implement with a broad, flat, blunt blade, used for mixing and spreading things
membrane n. a thin sheet of tissue or layer of cells acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism.
permeability n. the quality of a material that causes it to allow liquids or gases to pass through it
discrepancy n. a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
lay bare v. reveal or explain; point out frankly, bring into open
accumulation n. the acquisition or gradual gathering of something
photovoltaic a. related to using sunlight to cause a chemical reaction that produces electricity
frame v. give expression to; express something choosing your words carefully
storyline n. the plot of a novel, play, movie, or other narrative forms; the series of events that happen in it
annotate v. make critical or explanatory notes or comment
power grid n. a network of electrical transmission lines connecting generating stations to a wide area
savvy a. shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment
fluctuation n. an irregular rising and falling in number or amount
daunt v. make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive
regimen n. a prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health
resilience n. an ability to recover from or adjust easily to change
viable a. capable of working successfully; feasible
clock v. to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
swim meet n. a large gathering of athletes for a swimming competition
prick n. an act of piercing something with a fine, sharp point
syringe n. a tube for collecting blood or other liquids or for putting liquids into the body usually through a needle
competent a. having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
cue n. a signal to someone, like a performer, to begin a specific speech or action
give rise to v. to cause something
intriguing a. arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating
tweak v. improve a mechanism or system by making fine adjustments to it
mutation n. the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations
mire v. cause to become stuck in the mud
pronounced a. very noticeable or marked; conspicuous
alleviate v. make a problem less severe
rare earth n. any of a group of similar oxides of metals occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
lay out v. to arrange; to plan in detail
rationale n. an underlying reason
scrappy a. having an aggressive and determined spirit
hands-on a. involving direct involvement or intervention
tangible a. perceptible by touch
tidal a. relating to or affected by tides
perpetual a. never-ending or changing
jump-start v. to start or restart something rapidly or forcefully
lackluster a. lacking in vitality; uninspired or uninspiring
marginalize v. treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral
ongoing a. continuing; still in progress
cognitive a. of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity
impairment n. loss of function or ability
close-knit a. united or bound together by strong relationships and common interests
cookout n. a party or gathering where a meal is cooked and eaten outdoors
segregation n. the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others or being set apart
complex n. a group of obviously related units of which the nature of the relationship is imperfectly known
iteration n. the repetition of a process or utterance
span n. the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers
stare at v. gaze or gawk at someone or something in an intense, prolonged, or steadfast manner
forlorn a. pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
accumulate v. gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of
domino effect n. the cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a chain of similar events
fragmented a. broken, incoherent, disorderly
tedious a. too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
proliferate v. increase rapidly in numbers; multiply
burden n. the amount of growth or substance present in a human or animal body or test sample
on track a. acting or thinking in a way that is likely to achieve what is required
confine v. keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of
impactful a. having a major impact or effect
engage with v. get involved with other people and their ideas in order to understand them
image v. make appear, project
alignment n. arrangement in a straight line, or in correct or appropriate relative positions
tactile a. of or connected with the sense of touch
residual a. remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
viral load n. a measurement of the amount of a virus in an organism, typically in the bloodstream
pivotal a. of crucial importance in relation to the development or success
severity n. the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
fuel v. support, stimulate
sprawling a. spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way
snake v. move or extend with the twisting motion
compelling a. demanding attention; forceful
alleviate v. make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
underrepresent v. provide with insufficient or inadequate representation
aspiration n. a hope or ambition of achieving something
populist a. of a political approach to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by elite
reverberate v. be repeated several times as an echo
coursework n. written or practical work done by a student during a course of study
outreach n. the process of an organization building relationships with people to advise them
innate a. inborn; natural
words n. pl. something that is said, talk
emeritus a. having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
reception n. a social gathering often for the purpose of extending a formal welcome
root out v. eradicate, eliminate
inorganic a. not consisting of or deriving from living matter
bulk production n. the final product being produced based on the mass order requirements
mammalian a. relating to or denoting a mammal
pulsar n. a tiny dense star that sends out radio waves
strip v. remove all coverings from; leave bare of accessories or fittings
model v. use something as an example to follow or imitate
implication n. close connection; action or state of being involved in something
irrational a. not logical or reasonable
account for v. to give a reason or explanation for something
ponder v. think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion
implication n. the conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated
relegate v. consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position
exploitation n. the action of treating someone unfairly to benefit from their work
dough n. a thick, malleable mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking into bread or pastry
spatula n. an implement with a broad, flat, blunt blade, used for mixing and spreading things
membrane n. a thin sheet of tissue or layer of cells acting as a boundary, lining, or partition in an organism.
permeability n. the quality of a material that causes it to allow liquids or gases to pass through it
discrepancy n. a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
lay bare v. reveal or explain; point out frankly, bring into open
accumulation n. the acquisition or gradual gathering of something
photovoltaic a. related to using sunlight to cause a chemical reaction that produces electricity
frame v. give expression to; express something choosing your words carefully
storyline n. the plot of a novel, play, movie, or other narrative forms; the series of events that happen in it
annotate v. make critical or explanatory notes or comment
power grid n. a network of electrical transmission lines connecting generating stations to a wide area
savvy a. shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment
fluctuation n. an irregular rising and falling in number or amount
daunt v. make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive
regimen n. a prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health
resilience n. an ability to recover from or adjust easily to change
viable a. capable of working successfully; feasible
clock v. to time with a stopwatch or by an electric timing device
swim meet n. a large gathering of athletes for a swimming competition
prick n. an act of piercing something with a fine, sharp point
syringe n. a tube for collecting blood or other liquids or for putting liquids into the body usually through a needle
competent a. having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
cue n. a signal to someone, like a performer, to begin a specific speech or action
give rise to v. to cause something
intriguing a. arousing one's curiosity or interest; fascinating
tweak v. improve a mechanism or system by making fine adjustments to it
mutation n. the changing of the structure of a gene, resulting in a variant form that may be transmitted to subsequent generations
mire v. cause to become stuck in the mud
pronounced a. very noticeable or marked; conspicuous
alleviate v. make a problem less severe
rare earth n. any of a group of similar oxides of metals occurring together in widely distributed but relatively scarce minerals
lay out v. to arrange; to plan in detail
rationale n. an underlying reason
scrappy a. having an aggressive and determined spirit
hands-on a. involving direct involvement or intervention
tangible a. perceptible by touch
tidal a. relating to or affected by tides
perpetual a. never-ending or changing
jump-start v. to start or restart something rapidly or forcefully
lackluster a. lacking in vitality; uninspired or uninspiring
marginalize v. treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral
ongoing a. continuing; still in progress
cognitive a. of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity
impairment n. loss of function or ability
close-knit a. united or bound together by strong relationships and common interests
cookout n. a party or gathering where a meal is cooked and eaten outdoors
segregation n. the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others or being set apart
complex n. a group of obviously related units of which the nature of the relationship is imperfectly known
iteration n. the repetition of a process or utterance
span n. the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers
stare at v. gaze or gawk at someone or something in an intense, prolonged, or steadfast manner
forlorn a. pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
accumulate v. gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of
domino effect n. the cumulative effect produced when one event sets off a chain of similar events
fragmented a. broken, incoherent, disorderly
tedious a. too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
proliferate v. increase rapidly in numbers; multiply
burden n. the amount of growth or substance present in a human or animal body or test sample
on track a. acting or thinking in a way that is likely to achieve what is required
confine v. keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of
impactful a. having a major impact or effect
engage with v. get involved with other people and their ideas in order to understand them
image v. make appear, project
alignment n. arrangement in a straight line, or in correct or appropriate relative positions
tactile a. of or connected with the sense of touch
residual a. remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
viral load n. a measurement of the amount of a virus in an organism, typically in the bloodstream
pivotal a. of crucial importance in relation to the development or success
severity n. the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
fuel v. support, stimulate
sprawling a. spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way
snake v. move or extend with the twisting motion
compelling a. demanding attention; forceful
alleviate v. make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
underrepresent v. provide with insufficient or inadequate representation
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