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Word	Meaning	Advanced
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
sardine	n: a small saltwater fish that is often canned and used for food; a crowded or tightly packed space or area
frenzy	n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
sawdust	n: fine particles or small chips of wood that are produced when the wood is sawed or cut, often used as a material for various purposes such as mulch, fuel, or animal bedding
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
pastime	n: an activity that is enjoyable and done for leisure or entertainment purposes, such as a hobby or game
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
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
consecutive	adj: following in a sequence or order without interruption or break; occurring one after another
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
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
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
evenhanded	adj: treating everyone fairly and without bias; impartial or equitable
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
apex	n: the highest point or tip of something
dunk	v: to immerse or submerge briefly in a liquid, often repeatedly to coat or moisten; to slam or force something down into a container of liquid
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
pinpoint	v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
fleeting	adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
storyline	n: the central narrative or plot of a story, often involving a series of events or conflicts that move the story forward; the overall structure or arc of a story
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
teary	adj: characterized by or containing tears; likely to cry; causing or evoking a feeling of sadness or emotion
vignette	n: a brief or short descriptive account, episode, or story that focuses on a particular moment, person, or object; a small decorative design or illustration
gymnast	n: a person who performs physical exercises or feats of agility, strength, balance, and coordination, often for sport or entertainment
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
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
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
bland	adj: lacking in strong flavor, character, or interest; unremarkable or unexciting
redo	v: to do again, usually to correct or improve upon a previous attempt; to renovate or redesign something to make it better or more suitable
microcosm	n: a miniature or small-scale version of something that represents the larger whole or system; a representation of society or culture on a smaller scale
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
imaginable	adj: capable of being imagined
notify	v: to inform, alert, or give notice to someone about something, often formally or in writing
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
osmosis	n: the process by which molecules of a solvent (such as water) move through a semipermeable membrane from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration; the gradual or subtle absorption of knowledge, ideas, or influence from one source to another
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
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
tribune	n: an official in ancient Rome who represented various social groups and had the power to veto decisions made by other officials; a platform or elevated area used for speaking or addressing a public audience
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
intracity	n: relating to, occurring within, or connecting different parts or areas within a city, as opposed to connecting different cities or regions
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
ardor	n: intense enthusiasm or passion for something; fervor, zeal, or eagerness
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
participate	v: to take part in something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
recap	v: to repeat or summarize what has been said, decided, etc.
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
villain	n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
pathological	adj: relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease or disorder; extreme or abnormal in a way that is harmful or unhealthy
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
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
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
reluctantly	adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation