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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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roam | v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander | |
edible | adj: fit or safe to be eaten; able to be consumed as food | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
herb | n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes | |
weary | adj: feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially after working hard or doing something for a long time | |
divine | adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred | |
accidentally | adv: by chance or without planning | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
chew | v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
legend | n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field | |
poisonous | adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
agriculture | n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
Pharaoh | n: the title of the ancient Egyptian kings | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
porridge | n: a hot cereal dish made from boiled grains or legumes, typically oats, rice, or cornmeal, often served with milk or sweeteners | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
moisture | n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
leafy | adj: covered with or having many leaves; of or relating to plants that produce many leaves, especially those that are broad and flat | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time | |
powder | n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles | |
beverage | n: a drink of any type | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
extravagant | adj: exceeding the bounds of reason or necessity; wildly excessive; lavish | |
foam | n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water | |
espresso | n: a strong, concentrated, and finely ground coffee beverage, typically served in a small cup or demitasse originating in Italy, which is characterized by its rich, dark flavor and thick, foamy crema on top | |
tang | n: a strong, sharp taste or smell; a perceptible or distinctive flavor or aftertaste; a metallic ringing or sound | |
dynasty | n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country | |
monk | n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
ceremony | n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
virtual | adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact | |
monopoly | n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate | |
essential | adj: indispensable; fundamental | |
export | v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use | |
porcelain | n: a ceramic material that is formed by heating a mixture of clay and other substances to high temperatures, resulting in a hard, smooth, white, and translucent material that is often used in the manufacture of dishes, vases, and other decorative objects | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
earnest | adj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment | |
quantity | n: the amount or number of something; magnitude | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
noble | adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire | |
aristocracy | n: a group of persons with high social status | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
lucrative | adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding | |
sailor | n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard | |
clip | n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
competition | n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another | |
maximum | adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
addict | n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
opioid | n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
cede | v: to give up, surrender, or transfer possession or control of something, especially territory, power, or authority | |
resume | v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption | |
unfavorable | adj: not advantageous or beneficial; opposed to one’s interests or desires | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
botany | n: the scientific study of plants | |
fortune | n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs | |
covert | adj: kept secret or concealed; not openly practiced or engaged in | |
disguise | v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others | |
perilous | adj: involving a high degree of risk or danger; hazardous or fraught with potential harm | |
smuggle | v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally | |
commodity | n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold | |
sugary | adj: having the taste, texture, or appearance of sugar; excessively sweet or cloying; overly sentimental or flattering in a way that seems insincere | |
saltiness | n: the quality or state of being salty | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness |