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Word	Meaning	Advanced
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
forehand	n: (in sports such as tennis and squash) a stroke or shot made with the palm facing forward is used to hit the ball on the dominant side of the body
backhand	n: (in sports such as tennis and squash) a stroke or shot made with the back of the hand facing forward is used to hit the ball on the non-dominant side of the body
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
midair	n: some point in the air; above ground level
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
exertion	n: the act of using one’s energy, effort, or strength to achieve something; a physical or mental effort that produces a result
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
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
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
geopolitical	adj: of or relating to political activity or relations between countries and groups of countries, as influenced by the physical features of a country or area
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
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.
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
cork	n: a type of light and buoyant material that comes from the bark of the cork oak tree often used as a stopper for bottles or as a material for insulation or flooring; (verb) to close or seal something with a cork or similar stopper
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
adept	adj: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude to do something quite difficult
standstill	n: a complete halt in movement or activity, especially due to an obstruction or lack of resources
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
umpire	n: a person, particularly in sports, who arbitrates or referee’s a game, match, or competition; an impartial mediator or judge in a dispute or conflict
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
sore	adj: painful or sensitive to the touch; inflamed or irritated; feeling deep distress, grief, or regret
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
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
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
spectacle	n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
paddle	n: a flat, usually wooden implement with a handle used for stirring, mixing, or beating a liquid or substance
pimple	n: a small, inflamed spot or swelling on the surface of the skin, typically caused by clogged pores or sebaceous glands; a colloquial term for an acne blemish
sponge	n: a soft material with many microscopic pores that can absorb a large amount of liquid and is used for washing and cleaning
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
foam	n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water
silent	adj: without any or little sound
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
postwar	adj: relating to the period following a war, particularly World War II; characterized by the rebuilding and recovery of countries and societies
resurgence	n: the return or growth of something after a period of decline or disappearance
domination	n: the act of having control or power over someone or something
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
careen	v: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a particular direction
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
chorus	n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
lob	v: to throw or hit a ball or object high into the air in a high, slow arc; to propel an object in a high, arcing trajectory
flail	v: to wave or swing something wildly or uncontrollably; to thrash or beat something with a flail (= a type of farm tool used for threshing, which is the process of separating grains from their husks)
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
exult	v: to feel and express extreme happiness or great joy because something, especially someone’s defeat or failure, has happened
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
disconsolate	adj: deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope or comfort; unable to be consoled
archrival	n: a principal rival that is especially fierce and long-standing, often in sports or business
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
broken-hearted	adj: deeply upset, distressed, or emotionally hurt, especially as a result of a failed relationship, betrayal, or loss of a loved one
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
squad	n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
instantly	adv: immediately
spokesperson	n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
soloist	n: a person who performs a solo, especially a solo musician or singer
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
conductor	n: someone who leads the performance of musicians or a piece of music; (in physics) an object, substance, or material that readily allows the flow of electricity, heat, etc.
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
startle	v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event
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
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
converse	v: to talk informally
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
autism	n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
recall	v: to remember something