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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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percussion | n: the section of an orchestra or band that plays instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines; the action of striking something to produce a sound | |
toast | n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even | |
scent | n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
puffy | adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas; | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
process | n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products | |
popcorn | n: a type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, often used for making a snack | |
whimsical | adj: unusual and not severe in a way that might be funny or annoying; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason | |
derive | v: to obtain or receive something from a source | |
teosinte | n: a wild grass of Mexico and Central America, from which maize or corn is believed to have been domesticated | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
breed | v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
yield | n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information | |
kernel | n: the central part or core of something, such as a seed or a computer operating system; a fundamental idea or principle | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
pericarp | n: the outer layer or covering of a fruit or seed, usually consisting of several layers of tissue or cells that protect and enclose the seed | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
temperature | n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
starch | n: a complex carbohydrate found in many plants, including rice, wheat, and potatoes that is an important foodstuff for humans and animals | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
moisture | n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
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 | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
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 | |
explosion | n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
compound | n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements | |
aroma | n: a distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often of a specific food, plant, or object | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
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 | |
maize | n: a cereal grain that is native to the Americas and cultivated in wide varieties for its large, yellow, edible seed and as a feed for livestock | |
flavor | n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth | |
persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
myriad | adj: a very large number | |
diet | n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
parched | adj: extremely dry, hot, or thirsty; lacking moisture to the point of being brittle or withered | |
feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
reluctance | n: a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation, especially when faced with a decision or undertaking | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
inconsistent | adj: not remaining constant or in agreement | |
messy | adj: disorganized and untidy | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
entertaining | adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing | |
mainstay | n: a thing that is relied upon to support or uphold something else | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
savory | adj: pleasing to the taste, especially by being salty, sour, or spicy rather than sweet | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
showcase | n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it | |
wagon | n: a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people, often pulled by horses, oxen, or other animals; a compartment or container used for storage or transportation, such as a shopping cart or trolley | |
toss | v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion | |
vendor | n: a person or company that sells goods or services | |
rove | v: to move or travel aimlessly or in a wandering fashion; to roam or wander over a wide area | |
venue | n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed | |
operator | n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
brow | n: the ridge over the eye sockets; the forehead | |
depression | n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
subtitle | n: a secondary title or alternate title that is displayed below the primary title often used to provide additional information or translation for a movie or video; a text that appears at the bottom of a movie, TV show, or video to provide a written translation or transcription of the spoken dialogue in another language | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
literate | adj: having the ability to read and write; possessing knowledge or understanding of a particular subject or topic | |
inexpensive | adj: costing little; having a low price | |
luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
moviegoer | n: a person who regularly attends the movies or cinema, often as a form of entertainment or leisure activity | |
pounce | v: to spring or jump on suddenly and aggressively, often to capture or attack; to seize an opportunity quickly and eagerly | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
medium | adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
markup | n: an added cost or margin above the actual cost of a product or service often used to cover expenses and generate profit; a process of marking up, such as adding annotations or comments; the process of adding additional information or instructions to text or data to specify its structure, meaning, or presentation | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
offset | v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
microwave | n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly | |
launch | v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time | |
strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
distinctive | adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others | |
mushroom | n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
corny | adj: overly sentimental or trite; lacking in originality or creativity; trying too hard to be funny or endearing | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement |