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Advanced English Vocabulary
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What does neophyte (/ˈniːəfaɪt/) mean?
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Someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it.
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What does fledgling (/ˈfledʒlɪŋ/) mean?
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(n) someone who is just starting a particular type of job; (adj) new and without experience.
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What does incipient mean?
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In an initial stage; just beginning to exist or appear.
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What does indolence (/ˈɪndələns/) mean?
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Laziness; avoidance of activity or work.
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What does impetuous (/ɪmˈpetʃuəs/) mean?
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Likely to do something suddenly without considering the results.
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What does nascent (/ˈneɪsənt/) mean?
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Only recently formed or started, but likely to grow larger quickly.
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What does emaciated (/ɪ'meɪʃɪeɪtɪd/) mean?
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Very thin and weak, usually because of illness or extreme hunger.
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What is Viet Minh (/vjɛtˈ mɪn/)?
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A Vietnamese group led by Ho Chi Minh that fought for independence from French control starting in 1941.
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What does chafe (/tʃeɪf/) mean?
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To be or become annoyed or lose patience.
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What is confidence of youth?
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Self-assurance and optimism that young people often have about their abilities and potential.
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What does ingenuous (/ɪnˈdʒenjuəs/) mean?
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Honest, sincere, and trusting, sometimes in a way that seems silly.
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What does dabbler (/ˈdæblər/) mean?
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Someone who takes a slight and not very serious interest in a subject or activity.
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What does quixotic (/kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/) mean?
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Having ideas that are different, unusual, but impractical or unlikely to succeed.
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What does artless (/ˈɑːrtləs/) mean?
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Simple and not wanting to deceive.
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What does utopian (/juˈtəʊpiən/) mean?
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Relating to or aiming for a perfect society where everyone is happy.
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What does juvenile mean?
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(n) a young person; (adj) related to young people or immature.
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What does dispel mean?
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To drive away or make something disappear, like doubts or fears.
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What does discern (/dɪˈsɜːn/) mean?
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To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear.
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What does drumbeat (/ˈdrʌmbiːt/) mean?
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The sound of beating a drum.
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What is steady drumbeat?
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A constant and repetitive pattern of actions or messages; continuous pressure.
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What does 'on the ground' mean?
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Among the general public or at the actual location.
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What does 'looking to do his part' mean?
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Wanting to contribute or fulfill one's role.
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What is tangible action?
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Concrete, practical steps that can be clearly seen or measured.
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What does sentiment (/ˈsentɪmənt/) mean?
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A thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation.
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What does 'win over' mean?
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To persuade someone to support or like you.
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What does 'pitch in' mean?
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To start working energetically on a task.
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What is Haiphong (/ ˈhaɪˈfɒŋ /)?
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A port city in northern Vietnam; industrial center.
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What does idealist (/aɪˈdɪəlɪst/) mean?
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Someone who believes very good things can be achieved even if unlikely.
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What does seasoned (/ˈsiːzənd/) mean?
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Having a lot of experience and knowing how to do something well.
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What does alert mean?
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(n/v/adj) a warning, alarm, or to attract attention.