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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
beckon	v: to gesture or signal someone to come nearer or follow; to encourage or entice someone to do something; to seem attractive or desirable
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
wrinkle	n: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
plop	n: a short and soft sound like that of a small object dropping into water without a splash; (verb) drop with the sound of something falling into water
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
shrewd	adj: marked by sharp intelligence and keen awareness; having good judgment and practical know-how; characterized by a savvy or astute manner
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
slab	n: a flat, rectangular piece of material, such as wood or concrete; often used to describe a large, heavy, or solid object or structure
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
penetrating	adj: able to pierce or enter deeply into something; having a sharp, intense quality that cuts through superficiality or confusion
witty	adj: cleverly amusing or entertaining, especially in a spontaneous or impromptu way
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
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
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
breathtaking	adj: extremely impressive, stunning, awe-inspiring, or emotionally overwhelming
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
captivate	v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
colossus	n: a person or thing that is unusually large, powerful, or impressive; a person or entity that is a dominant force in their field or industry
complexion	n: the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person’s skin, especially their face
solace	n: comfort or consolation in a time of distress, sadness, or disappointment; (verb) to comfort or console someone in a time of distress, loss, or suffering
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
mussel	n: a type of shellfish that lives in freshwater or saltwater has a hard, elongated shell and is edible
clump	n: a small group of bushes, trees, flowers, people, etc.
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
heroine	n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
wicked	adj: morally bad or evil
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
snob	n: a person who believes themselves to be socially superior or of a higher class than others, often looking down on or criticizing those perceived as inferior or less cultured
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
dull	adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
exemplify	v: to serve as a typical example of something
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
forceful	adj: having or showing great strength or energy
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
unflinching	adj: not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or adversity; steadfast and resolute
touchstone	n: a standard or criterion by which something is judged or evaluated; a fine-grained dark stone, such as jasper or basalt, used to test the purity of gold or silver in alloys by observing how much the color changes when rubbed against it
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
silent	adj: without any or little sound
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
stasis	n: a state of stillness or immobility, often used in a medical context to refer to a lack of change or progress in a condition or disease
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
tor	n: a peak or rocky outcrop on a hill or mountain; a high, craggy hill or rocky mountain
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
horseback	n: the back of a horse; the act of riding on a horse
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
foreboding	n: a feeling that something bad or unpleasant is about to happen; a sense of impending danger or doom
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
cauldron	n: a large metal pot or kettle used for cooking or boiling liquids, often associated with witches or magic in folklore or mythology
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
crucify	v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
omission	n: the act of leaving out, neglecting, or failing to include or mention something or someone; a failure to do something that is expected or required
untimely	adj: happening at an inappropriate or unfortunate time
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
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
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
inexpressible	adj: not able to be expressed in words or language; too great or overwhelming to be adequately conveyed by any means of verbal or visual communication