Vocabulary Library

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abolish

advanced

to officially end a law or system

Example: The government plans to abolish outdated regulations.

abortion

advanced

the deliberate ending of a pregnancy

Example: The debate about abortion continues in many countries.

abuse

intermediate

to use something in a harmful way

Example: Some athletes abuse performance-enhancing drugs.

accuse

intermediate

to claim someone has done something wrong

Example: They accused him of stealing company funds.

activist

intermediate

a person who campaigns for change

Example: Environmental activists protested the new policy.

addicted

intermediate

physically dependent on a substance

Example: He became addicted to painkillers after surgery.

adolescent

intermediate

a young person developing into an adult

Example: Adolescents face many emotional challenges.

adopt

intermediate

to legally take another's child as your own

Example: They decided to adopt a child from overseas.

adult

beginner

a fully grown person or animal

Example: The program is designed for adult learners.

advocate

advanced

to publicly support or recommend

Example: Many experts advocate for renewable energy.

afford

intermediate

to have enough money for something

Example: Many families cannot afford decent housing.

aging

intermediate

the process of growing old

Example: Scientists study the aging process extensively.