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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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accomplishment | n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training | |
booty | n: valuable or stolen goods, especially that taken in war or other conflicts; a person’s bottom | |
cam | n: a device or mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa; a revolving cylinder with an irregular shape used in machinery to convert rotary motion into intermittent or reciprocating motion; an abbreviation for camera | |
desirable | adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after | |
mainstream | n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people | |
odds | n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen | |
topic | n: a subject that is being discussed or written about | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
ovation | n: a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation, usually given in the form of applause, for something or someone that is admired or respected | |
twerk | v: to dance in a sexually suggestive manner, often involving rhythmic movements of the buttocks; (noun) a type of dance characterized by rapid and rhythmic movements of the hips and buttocks in a low squatting stance | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
asset | n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
incredible | adj: unbelievable; enormous | |
bestie | n: a term of endearment used to describe one’s closest friend, a term that connotes a deep and unbreakable bond between the two friends | |
whoop | v: to shout or cry out loudly, often in celebration or excitement; to make an exuberant noise | |
rhythm | n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
derive | v: to obtain or receive something from a source | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
traditionally | adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
worship | v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god | |
gutter | n: a channel along the edge of a road or structure for carrying away rainwater | |
transatlantic | adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
jazz | n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression | |
jitterbug | n: a fast or energetic swing dance that originated in the United States in the 1930s and typically involved partners performing acrobatic or dynamic movements | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
etymology | n: the study of the origin and history of words, including changes in meaning and form over time; the history of a particular word or phrase | |
erase | v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it | |
innovation | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
blackness | n: the quality or condition of being black or dark; an absence of light; a state or condition of darkness, bleakness, or depression; the fact of being part of a group of individuals with dark skin who originate from or whose ancestors originated from Africa | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
collaboration | n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something | |
jubilee | n: a special anniversary or celebration, especially one marking a 25th, 50th, or 60th year | |
yang | n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
destiny | n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future | |
dictionary | n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
classy | adj: stylish, elegant, or refined in a way that conveys sophistication and good taste | |
preach | v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience | |
reintroduce | v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued | |
solo | adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone | |
incorporate | v: to include something as a part of a larger entity | |
indie | adj: (short for independent) relating to a style or genre of music, film, or literature that is produced without the backing or support of a major commercial company, often associated with a DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos or subculture | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
debut | n: the first public performance of an artist or actor | |
overnight | adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time | |
quotation | n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
disgust | n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
blast | n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
sexualize | v: to make something sexual in nature; to emphasize or draw attention to the sexual aspects of something | |
misunderstand | v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
bittersweet | adj: having a mixture of both positive and negative emotions or experiences; simultaneously pleasant and painful | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
co-opt | v: to elect or appoint someone as a member of a group or organization; to take over or appropriate something, often by force or without permission; to use someone or something for one’s purposes or agenda | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
illusion | n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation | |
gatekeeper | n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
stake | n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something | |
reclamation | n: the process of restoring or reclaiming something, particularly land or resources that have been damaged or depleted; the act of obtaining or recovering something that was lost or taken away | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
premiere | n: the first public performance of a play, film, or piece of music, or the opening of a show or exhibition | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
pearl | n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem | |
expression | n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood | |
confidence | n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
cheek | n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw | |
downward | adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
villain | n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel | |
gang | n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
subculture | n: a distinct social group or community within a larger society that shares a set of practices, beliefs, or values that are different from those of the dominant culture | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
ballet | n: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing | |
pioneer | n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
hail | v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky | |
vulture | n: a large bird of prey with a bald head, sharp beak, and keen eyesight, feeding mainly on carrion (the flesh of dead animals) | |
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. | |
vixen | n: a female fox, particularly one regarded as sly or cunning; a woman regarded as sexually attractive and alluring | |
undeniable | adj: not possible to deny; true or certain | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
talented | adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area | |
reclaim | v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
blueprint | n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
tempo | n: the speed at which a piece of music is performed | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings |