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Word	Meaning	Advanced
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
imp	n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
upbringing	n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
micromanagement	n: a style of management characterized by excessive attention to detail and control, often resulting in inefficient or demotivating work environments
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
subset	n: a set of things that are contained within another larger set; a portion or division of a group or category
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
checklist	n: a list of items, tasks, or points to be considered or acted upon, used as a reminder and to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
accolade	n: an expression of praise, honor, or approval, often in the form of an award or ceremonial gesture; a sign of recognition or achievement
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
referee	n: a person who controls the game in some sports by making players follow the rules
concierge	n: an employee or staff member, often found in hotels or residential buildings, who assists guests or residents with various services, such as making reservations, providing information or recommendations, arranging transportation, or handling special requests
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
cajole	v: to persuade or coax someone through flattery, coaxing, or gentle pleading; to convince someone to do something by using sweet talk or deceptive promises
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
haggle	v: to negotiate a deal or price by bargaining in a persistent and often argumentative way; to argue or dispute over a price or other terms of a transaction
nag	v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
applicant	n: a person who applies, especially for a job or position; someone who applies for a grant, loan, or other benefits
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
make-or-break	adj: relating to a critical moment or decision that will determine success or failure, often with high stakes or significant consequences
absolve	v: (especially in religion or law) to declare someone free from guilt, punishment, or responsible for something
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
cluck	v: to make the sound that a hen makes; to express disapproval or scorn by making a clicking noise with the tongue and teeth
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
coax	v: to persuade, encourage, or gently urge someone to do something; to manipulate or persuade something to work or function properly
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
counselor	n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
breathless	adj: feeling or causing a lack of breath, often due to exertion or excitement; intense or exciting to the point of causing a feeling of breathlessness
brittle	adj: easily broken, cracked, or shattered when subjected to pressure or stress; lacking flexibility or resilience; fragile
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
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
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
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
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
efficacy	n: the ability or power to produce a desired effect or result; effectiveness
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
tenet	n: one of the fundamental ideas or beliefs upon which a theory or broader group of views is founded
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
résumé	n: a summary of a person’s education, work experience, and qualifications, often used in job applications as a way to showcase their skills and achievements
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
longitudinal	adj: relating to or measuring along the length of an object or course or longitude (= the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich); running downwards rather than across
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
unconditional	adj: not subject to any conditions; absolute or complete; not limited by any qualifications or restrictions
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
racket	n: a loud and unpleasant noise that is often repeated or sustained over a period of time; a tool or implement used in various leisure activities or sports, such as tennis or badminton
flunk	v: to fail a test, examination, or course; to perform poorly or not meet the required standard
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
tyrannical	adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way
volition	n: the power or ability to make choices or decisions by one’s own will or conscious choice; the act of consciously choosing or deciding
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
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
prune	n: a dried plum that has a black, wrinkled appearance; (verb) to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially to encourage growth
nourishing	adj: providing the necessary nutrients or sustenance to support health and growth
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor