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Word	Meaning	Advanced
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
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
totem	n: a sacred object or symbol that represents a person, family, clan, or community, often used in indigenous cultures as part of a belief system or religious practice
mercury	n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun
outrun	v: to run faster or farther than someone or something else, often to escape from danger or capture; to outpace or outmaneuver someone or something in a competition or pursuit
vandal	n: a person who deliberately damages or destroys public or private property, often out of a sense of malicious or mischievous intent
artsy	adj: (also arty) relating to or characteristic of artists, especially those who are experimental, unconventional, avant-garde, or eclectic; having an interest in art, craft, or design, often in a creative, whimsical, or fanciful way
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
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
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
semaphore	n: a system of sending signals by means of two hand-held flags or lights whose positions indicate letters, words, or phrases; a signaling system that uses flags, lights, or mechanical arms to transmit coded information
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
laconic	adj: using very few words to say something, especially in speech
gazelle	n: a slender, graceful antelope with long, slender legs and curved horns, native to Africa and parts of Asia
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
strut	v: to walk with a proud, stiff, and often exaggerated gait; to bulge or protrude outward, especially in a decorative or showy manner; (noun) a structural component designed to resist pressure or tension
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
calibrate	v: to measure or adjust something, typically a machine or device, to ensure accurate functioning or to match a standard or desired level of performance
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
squad	n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
preschool	adj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
shuck	v: to remove the shell or outer covering of something, such as a corn or an oyster; to discard or get rid of something, particularly something that is seen as useless or unwanted
earnest	adj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
shackle	n: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind
humiliate	v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
telepathy	n: the supposed ability to communicate directly with someone else’s mind without the need for words or physical gestures; the transfer of thoughts or emotions from one person to another by means other than the physical senses
silent	adj: without any or little sound
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
moss	n: a small, soft plant that grows in a low, compact layer, often on the ground or on rocks
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
unarmed	adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons
unrest	n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace
falsetto	n: a high-pitched, artificially-tightened singing voice, often used by male singers to reach high notes that are beyond their natural vocal range
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
sparrow	n: a small, brown bird with a short tail and a chirping call
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
dispatch	v: to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose; to send a message or piece of information
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
magnanimous	adj: having or showing a generous, noble, and forgiving spirit; being unselfish and kind to others, especially those who have wronged or offended you
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
beard	n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
martyr	n: a person who suffers very much or is killed for the sake of their religious or political beliefs
freeway	n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
requiem	n: a musical composition or liturgical celebration honoring the memory of someone who has died; a somber or mournful piece of music or artistic work
whiff	n: a brief and faint odor that is detected; a slight gust or puff of air; a hint or a trace of something; (verb) to catch a brief, slight smell of something
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
bass	n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes
refrain	v: to avoid or stop doing something; to hold oneself back from an action
placate	v: to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe someone upset or agitated
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
baseline	n: a starting point or minimum for comparing facts; the back line bounding each end of a tennis or handball court
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
skullcap	n: a small close-fitting cap, particularly one worn as part of a uniform or in religious ceremonies; a plant of the mint family, used in herbal medicine for its calming and relaxing properties
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
tobacco	n: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
overrule	v: to make a decision or judgment that is different from an earlier one; to overturn or override a decision or action
angelic	adj: resembling or having the qualities of an angel, such as purity, kindness, and gentle beauty; divine or heavenly; having an innocent, unspoiled appearance
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm