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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dishwasher	n: a machine or device used for washing dishes typically found in a kitchen; a person who washes dishes as a profession, often in a restaurant or catering setting
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
brasserie	n: a type of French restaurant that serves casual, hearty food and drinks
disarray	n: the state of disorganization or untidiness in a situation or place; a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
lingo	n: the special vocabulary or terminology used by a particular group or profession
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
brokerage	n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties
joker	n: a person who is given to joking, especially one who is deliberately amusing or attempting to be humorous; in a deck of cards, the card with a picture of a clown or jester on it, usually wild
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
redline	n: a boundary or threshold beyond which something is no longer acceptable or allowed; a mark or line drawn in red to indicate a specific limit or danger zone
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
expressway	n: a high-speed divided highway designed for fast traffic, typically with limited access points and no intersections
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
uptown	adv: in or towards the upper or more affluent part of a city or town; characterized by or associated with wealth, luxury, or sophistication
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
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.
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
biggie	n: something important or significant
sling	v: to throw or drop something somewhere carelessly; to hang loosely or freely; (noun) a length of rope, fabric, or chain used to support or lift something
wicked	adj: morally bad or evil
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
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
peek	n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
suspension	n: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
pastry	n: a baked food made of flour, fat, water, and sometimes eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, used as a base or casing for sweet or savory dishes
vibe	n: an atmosphere or feeling that is conveyed through a place, situation, or group of people; characteristic energy or mood
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
indict	v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
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
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
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
finesse	n: skillful handling of a situation or problem with diplomacy, tact, or grace; subtle, artful maneuvering; refinement or delicacy in performance or execution; (verb) to handle a situation or problem with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
jerk	v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
remix	v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item
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
homage	n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute
coconut	n: the large, hard-shelled seed of a tropical palm, which has a fibrous husk surrounding a single-seeded nut
charcoal	n: a black, porous substance made by burning wood or other organic matter in the absence of air, often used for drawing or cooking
cognac	n: a type of brandy that is produced specifically in the Cognac region of France, typically aged for a minimum of two years in oak barrels and has a rich and complex flavor profile
waffle	v: to speak or write, especially at great length, without saying anything important or useful; to be indecisive, or to vacillate between different options or actions; (noun) a crisp, light batter cake typically eaten for breakfast and often served with syrup
syrup	n: a sweet, thick liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit, spices, or other ingredients
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
strawberry	n: a sweet, juicy fruit with a reddish color, a seeded surface, and a green, leafy top
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
watermelon	n: a large, juicy fruit with a green rind and pink or red flesh, typically eaten in slices in the summer months
basil	n: an herb with fragrant, green leaves that is used to flavor many different types of food, especially Italian and Thai cuisine
caviar	n: the eggs of sturgeon or other large fish considered a delicacy and used especially in appetizers
rag	n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
renowned	adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc.
outpouring	n: a sudden and abundant flow or expression of thoughts, feelings, emotion, or information; an overwhelming amount of something expressed in a short period of time
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result