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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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bicker | v: to engage in a petty or argumentative disagreement, often characterized by back-and-forth exchanges and trivial accusations or criticisms | |
declaration | n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement | |
juicy | adj: containing much liquid, often used to describe fresh fruit or meat; interesting or exciting, often because it is scandalous or revealing | |
gossip | n: conversation or discussion about other people’s personal affairs, often of a trivial or idle nature involving sharing rumors, hearsay, or speculation about the lives of others | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
cheek | n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw | |
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 | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
wink | v: to close one eye briefly as a way of showing agreement, understanding, or flirtation; to emit a flashing light | |
confidant | n: a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, often in a trusting and intimate manner; a close friend or trusted advisor | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
wicked | adj: morally bad or evil | |
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 | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
sly | adj: having or showing a secretive or deceptive nature; cunning or crafty in achieving one’s goals | |
satire | n: a literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize human vices, follies, or shortcomings; a genre of literature or art that uses such techniques | |
sweeping | adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
decode | v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand | |
sheltered | adj: protected or shielded from danger or harmful influences; inexperienced or innocent of certain unpleasantness or harsh realities of life | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
resentment | n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly | |
couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
pleasantry | n: an act of politeness or a small gift or favor given to show goodwill or friendliness; a polite or humorous remark or comment, often used to make conversation or show friendliness | |
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 | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
attraction | n: a sense of like someone, particularly sexually; something that causes individuals to desire to go to a specific area or do a specific activity | |
bewilder | v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception | |
collision | n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
etiquette | n: a set of rules and norms governing polite and proper behavior in social situations or professional contexts | |
thread | n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching | |
dismiss | v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment | |
sentimental | adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism | |
lofty | adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
awkwardly | adv: in a manner that lacks grace or fluidity; in a manner that is uncomfortable or difficult to perform | |
pragmatic | adj: practical rather than idealistic | |
barb | n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair | |
arrogant | adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
grapple | v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
hypocrisy | n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform | |
propriety | n: the state or quality of being correct and suitable in manners, etiquette, or conduct | |
ridicule | n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way | |
senseless | adj: lacking meaning, purpose, or reason; without sense or sensibility; foolish or irrational | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
necessity | n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
economy | n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel | |
savvy | n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity | |
socialite | n: a person, usually a woman, who is known for and participates in fashionable social events and is often wealthy or of high social status | |
prop | n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something | |
unsurprising | adj: not surprising, and what was expected; able to be predicted | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
lucrative | adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding | |
spark | v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
witty | adj: cleverly amusing or entertaining, especially in a spontaneous or impromptu way | |
headstrong | adj: stubborn and determined to have one’s way; not easily influenced by others | |
entertaining | adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing | |
anchor | n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability | |
tumult | n: a state of great confusion, commotion, or disturbance; a loud, confused noise, as of people shouting | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
irreverent | adj: lacking proper respect or seriousness, often in a lighthearted or humorous manner; not showing reverence or deference to established authority or tradition | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
prejudice | n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge | |
devotion | n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
clumsy | adj: lacking in grace or skill; awkward; cumbersome | |
suitor | n: a man who seeks the favor, hand in marriage; a prospective buyer who wants to take control of another company | |
iron-willed | adj: having a will or resolve that is unyielding, inflexible, or determined; characterized by determination, resolve, and toughness in the face of adversity or challenge | |
persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
unmarried | adj: not married; single; having not entered into the legal or socially recognized state of marriage | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
sensibility | n: mental responsiveness and awareness toward something | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
filial | adj: relating to or befitting a son or daughter; having the characteristics or feelings of a child towards their parent | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
protagonist | n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories | |
titular | adj: holding or bearing a particular title or designation, often without having the full authority or functional responsibilities that normally accompany the position; pertaining to or existing in name only | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
dull | adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp | |
prattle | n: meaningless and incessant chatter or talk; idle or foolish talk; (verb) to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
swelling | n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury | |
ego | n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
revelation | n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency | |
doubly | adv: to twice the extent or degree; in a way that involves two things at once; with twice as much force, effect, or significance | |
blindside | v: to surprise or attack someone unexpectedly and from a position they are not aware of, often to gain an advantage | |
diminish | v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc. | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
inconsistent | adj: not remaining constant or in agreement | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
prominent | adj: important, well-known, or noticeable | |
adaptable | adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times |