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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 |