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Word	Meaning	Advanced
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
upstanding	adj: of good moral character; honest; honorable; standing erect or in an upright position
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
bride	n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
prolong	v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
nightclub	n: a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
autograph	n: a person’s signature or handwritten inscription, especially that of a famous or admired individual
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
smorgasbord	n: a variety or assortment of different options, choices, or offerings; a buffet-style meal with a wide range of dishes
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
circus	n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
instantly	adv: immediately
backstage	adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
spontaneous	adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
crate	n: a large container, typically made of wood or metal, used for transporting or storing goods
schlep	v: to carry or drag something heavy or awkward; to travel a long distance with difficulty or effort; to behave in a sluggish or unenthusiastic manner
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
smoothie	n: a thick, blended beverage made from fruits, vegetables, and often other ingredients such as yogurt, milk, or protein powder; a person, typically a man, who is suave, charming, and polished
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
mansion	n: a very large and imposing house
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
wireless	adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals
punk	n: a type of a loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music originating in the 1970s; an aggressive and violent young man or boy
squat	v: to crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks; to occupy a space, usually a place that is not designed for human habitation or use; (noun) a physical exercise that involves holding a position similar to sitting with the knees bent and the thighs parallel to the ground
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
tortilla	n: a type of thin flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican and Central American cuisine, often used as a wrap or served as a side dish
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
cabaret	n: a form of entertainment featuring performances of music, song, dance, comedy, or drama in a small, intimate venue, often serving food and drink; a type of nightclub or restaurant that offers such entertainment
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
torrent	n: a sudden and violent stream, as of water, lava, or mud
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
crowd-funding	n: a method of raising funds or capital for a project, venture, or cause by obtaining contributions from a large number of individuals, typically through an online platform or website
piracy	n: the unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else’s work, such as a book, song, or movie; the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
crowdsourcing	n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
ninja	n: a Japanese warrior or assassin trained in martial arts and stealth tactics, associated with the feudal era of Japan
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
untouchable	adj: unable to be touched or approached; beyond reach or influence; belonging to a social caste in India considered too low or impure to be touched or associated with by higher castes
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
doorbell	n: a bell that is pressed or pulled to signal that someone wishes to enter a building
instinctive	adj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
hangover	n: the unpleasant physical and mental effects a person experiences after consuming too much alcohol; a lasting effect or aftereffect of something
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else