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Word	Meaning	Advanced
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
torch	n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle
trilogy	n: a series of three related works, such as books, plays, or movies, that are connected in some way, often by plot, characters, or theme
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
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
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
plumbing	n: the system of pipes, fittings, and fixtures that are used to distribute water and remove waste in a building or structure; the trade or profession of installing and maintaining such systems
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
idol	n: an image or representation of a god or goddess, or a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered
dupe	v: to deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true; to cheat or swindle someone; (noun) a person who has been deceived or tricked into believing something that is not true, often by someone who is trying to take advantage of them
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
pebble	n: a small, smooth, rounded rock, especially one worn by the action of water
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
fundraise	v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
bootleg	adj: relating to or referring to goods, music, movies, or other media that are produced, distributed, or sold illegally or without proper authorization; (noun) illegally made, distributed, or sold products, particularly alcoholic liquor, without paying taxes or without authorization
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
ado	n: an action, fuss, or commotion, often over a trivial or unimportant matter; unnecessary activity or effort
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
bisexual	adj: attracted to both men and women; capable of having a romantic or sexual attraction to both men and women
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
stink	v: to emit a strong, unpleasant odor; to have a strong offensive smell; to be corrupt or unethical
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
abridge	v: to shorten or condense a book, a play, a speech, etc., while maintaining its essence
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
immunity	n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies
elitist	adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
forebear	n: an ancestor or a precursor
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
irreverent	adj: lacking proper respect or seriousness, often in a lighthearted or humorous manner; not showing reverence or deference to established authority or tradition
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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.
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
primarily	adv: mainly
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
orphanage	n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead)
disqualify	v: to declare someone or something ineligible or unfit for a particular role or activity; to exclude or bar someone from participation in something
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
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