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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
abrupt	adj: sudden and unexpected
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
squad	n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
solitude	n: the state of being alone and isolated from others
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
chronicle	n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
misfortune	n: an unfortunate event or circumstance; bad luck or trouble
lush	adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
tangle	n: a confused mass of something twisted together
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
assortment	n: a variety of different things or individuals; a group of different types of things that have been collected together
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
trot	v: to run or jog at a moderate pace; to walk with long, quick strides
adventurer	n: a person who enjoys or seeks dangerous and exciting experiences
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
supernatural	adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
matter-of-fact	adj: straightforward; without emotion or exaggeration; dealing only with facts and avoiding speculation or opinion
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
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
surreal	adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
intertwine	v: to twist together or become twisted together
seamless	adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
mythical	adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
calamity	n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss
reincarnation	n: the rebirth of a soul in a new body
mechanic	n: a person who repairs or maintains machinery or mechanical systems, particularly in automobiles or other vehicles; a person who is skilled in dealing with the details of a machine or system
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
forebear	n: an ancestor or a precursor
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
gypsy	n: (the word “gypsy” is considered pejorative by many within the Romani community) the Romani people, an ethnic group originating from the Indian subcontinent, who migrated to Europe around the 14th century, known for their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle and they have a rich cultural heritage including music, dance, and traditional crafts
skirmish	n: a minor or brief battle or fight, often between small groups or individuals; a dispute, conflict, or argument, usually of short duration
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
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
onward	adj: moving or continuing forward; progressing
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
autocratic	adj: having absolute power and forcing people to obey completely without asking
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
decor	n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
socialist	adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations)
outlook	n: the likely future situation for someone or something; a habitual or characteristic mental attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture
omnipresent	adj: present everywhere at the same time; ubiquitous; pervading or encompassing all things or places
superstition	n: a belief or practice that is not based on science or reason and that is often connected with a religion
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
relive	v: to experience again or bring back the memory of a past event or time
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
rampant	adj: (especially of something bad or unwelcome) flourishing or spreading everywhere in a way that cannot be controlled
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something