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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
haven	n: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
hustle	v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
debut	n: the first public performance of an artist or actor
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
unmatched	adj: without equal or equivalent; superior or incomparable to others; not able to be matched or surpassed
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
underrepresented	adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
aggregate	n: a collection or sum of different things often used to describe a total or combination of items
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
applause	n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together
induct	v: to formally admit someone to a job or position of authority; to officially introduce someone to an organization or group, or beliefs or ideas
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
bride	n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
spinal	adj: of or relating to the spine (= the long bone in the body’s back)
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
ripe	adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
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
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
confidential	adj: intended to be kept secret
correspondent	n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast
paddy	n: a flooded field where rice is grown, also known as a rice paddy; rice that is still in its husk, harvested from marshy fields called paddies, usually in Asia
immediately	adv: now or without delay
sitcom	n: a television or radio program that features a continuing cast of characters in humorous or dramatic situations, typically presented in a half-hour format
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
stifle	v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
ken	n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
cowboy	n: a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US; a person who behaves roughly or recklessly, typically a man; a skilled ranch worker who is adept at many tasks, especially those involving horses and cattle
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
arrest	v: to take into custody
manacle	n: a metal shackle or restraint typically used to secure someone’s hands or ankles; any physical or metaphorical restraint or hindrance; (verb) to confine or restrain someone’s movement, typically using chains or handcuffs, especially around the wrists
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
springboard	n: a board or device used for jumping or diving into the water or for launching oneself into the air for gymnastics or other acrobatic movements
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
darling	n: a term of endearment or affectionate term for someone you love or hold dear
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
occasional	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
marshal	n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
rascal	n: a mischievous or playful person often used affectionately; a rogue or scoundrel
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
submerge	v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
impresario	n: a person who organizes, finances, and manages concerts, plays, operas, or other events, particularly in the performing arts, responsible for arranging the production, securing performers, and overseeing the overall management of the event
subtext	n: an underlying and often implicit meaning or message conveyed in a work of art, literature, or conversation; the unspoken thoughts, emotions, or motivations that may be suggested or hinted at through the actions, behaviors, or words of characters or speakers
hesitate	v: to pause decision before saying or doing something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
checkbook	n: a book containing blank checks that can be used to withdraw money from a bank or to make payments by mail
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
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
world-beating	adj: denoting or suggesting that something or someone is the best or most successful in the world or has the potential to surpass all others; exceptional excellence or achievement on a global scale
recitation	n: the act of saying or repeating something, such as a speech or poem, from memory
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
writ	n: a written legal order or command
alderperson	n: an elected member of a municipal legislative body, typically known as the city council or town council
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
incomparable	adj: beyond comparison or unrivaled; impossible to compare to anything else due to its uniqueness, excellence, or superiority