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Word	Meaning	Advanced
airwave	n: a system of transmitting sound, video, or other data through the air using radio waves or other electromagnetic waves
ballroom	n: a large room for dancing
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
trot	v: to run or jog at a moderate pace; to walk with long, quick strides
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
salsa	n: a type of spicy sauce or condiment made from tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and other ingredients, commonly used in Latin American and Mexican cuisine, as well as a lively social dance style with origins in those same regions
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
rumba	n: a lively, rhythmic dance of Cuban origin, typically performed to music with a syncopated beat; a subgenre of Latin American music associated with this dance style
tango	n: a ballroom dance that originated in Argentina and Uruguay, characterized by a close embrace and intricate footwork, typically danced to slow, expressive music
waltz	n: a ballroom dance in triple time that originated in Vienna and is characterized by a flowing, graceful style and a strong accent on the first beat of each measure
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
seminar	n: a group meeting or class for discussion, teaching, or training on a particular subject
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
dramatist	n: (also “dramaturge”) a writer of plays, dramas, or theatrical pieces
playwright	n: a person who writes plays
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
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
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
nonconformist	n: a person who refuses to conform to established customs, norms, or beliefs, often characterized by independent thinking and behavior; members of Protestant groups in England during the 16th to 19th centuries who dissented from the Church of England
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
Latina	n: a female person of Latin American origin or descent; a term used to refer to women from Latin American countries or with Latin American heritage
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
mahogany	n: a reddish-brown hardwood that is prized for its strength, durability, and beauty, often used in furniture-making and other decorative applications
mixed-race	adj: describing a person whose ancestry includes people from two or more different races or ethnicities; describing a social or cultural context that embraces or represents people from different racial or ethnic backgrounds
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
react	v: to take action in response to something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
makeup	n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance
glitter	v: to shine with bright, sparkling light; to reflect light in a way that sparkles and shines
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
avid	adj: characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit, especially of an interest or activity
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
attest	v: to provide evidence or proof of something; to confirm or certify the authenticity of something; to bear witness to the truth of something
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
punctuate	v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
invigorate	v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
silent	adj: without any or little sound
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place