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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
orphan | n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them | |
gruel | n: a thin, often watery, and bland porridge-like food made by boiling cereal grains or breadcrumbs in water or milk; a simple and unappetizing dish | |
spinster | n: an unmarried woman, especially an older woman who is considered past the age of marrying | |
tattered | adj: worn, torn, or ragged in appearance or condition, usually as a result of long use or hard wear; frayed or falling apart | |
miser | n: a person who hoards wealth and lives frugally | |
plague | n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body | |
recognizable | adj: easy to become aware of or identify | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
adjective | n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
fiction | n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true | |
brim | n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat | |
anticipation | n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now | |
brood | v: to think much and deeply about something that makes one annoyed, anxious, or angry; (noun) a group of young birds or other animals all produced at one hatching or birth | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
serial | adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
affordable | adj: not expensive and able to pay | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
prompt | v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
cliff-hanger | n: a situation or ending in a story, movie, or TV show that is characterized by intense suspense or uncertainty, usually leaving the audience eager to find out the resolution or outcome in the next installment or episode | |
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 | |
devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
hype | n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
quirk | n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group | |
satiric | adj: relating to or characterized by satire, which is the use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose or criticize human foolishness, vices, or shortcomings | |
scenario | n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work | |
exhibit | v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information | |
absurd | adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical | |
trait | n: a particular feature of your nature | |
downtrodden | adj: oppressed or treated unfairly, often by those in power or authority; subjected to harsh or abusive treatment; (noun) individuals or groups that are oppressed, mistreated, or subjected to cruel or unjust treatment | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
grovel | v: to act in a subservient or submissive manner, often excessively, to gain favor, forgiveness, or advantage; to humble oneself before someone in a demeaning or obsequious way | |
cheer | v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval | |
intricate | adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together | |
backdrop | n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance | |
mimic | v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
industrial | adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
sordid | adj: involving immoral or unethical actions; dirty or unpleasant; morally corrupt or depraved | |
debtor | n: a person or entity that owes money or is in debt to another party; someone who is obligated to fulfill a financial obligation | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
titular | adj: holding or bearing a particular title or designation, often without having the full authority or functional responsibilities that normally accompany the position; pertaining to or existing in name only | |
convict | v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison | |
orphanage | n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead) | |
slum | n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
schoolmaster | n: a male teacher, especially one who teaches in a school; a person who is seen as an authority in a particular field | |
scam | n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud | |
unwanted | adj: not wanted or desired | |
fee | n: a sum of money charged for a particular service | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
deprivation | n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life | |
plight | n: a difficult or unfortunate situation | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
plead | v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy | |
bumble | v: to move or act clumsily or awkwardly; to speak or behave in an inept or confused manner | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
ensnare | v: to entrap or catch in a snare or trap; to capture or trap someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
underworld | n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
corruptible | adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
fade | v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness | |
incubator | n: an apparatus in which conditions are controlled for hatching eggs, growing cells, or keeping people or animals warm; a place, especially with support staff and equipment, offered at a low cost to new small businesses | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
mobility | n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another | |
dual | adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
simultaneously | adv: at the same time | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
enigma | n: a puzzling or mysterious person, place, or thing; something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a riddle or mysterious puzzle that requires a solution | |
pluck | v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers | |
obscurity | n: the state of being hard to see or understand; lack of clarity or distinction | |
anonymous | adj: having no known name, identity, or known source | |
benefactor | n: a person or organization who provides help, support, or financial assistance to others or a cause, often without expecting anything in return | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
ambition | n: a strong wish to do or achieve something | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
shadowy | adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
protagonist | n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
destabilize | v: to cause something to become less stable or secure | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
resolve | v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
puzzling | adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
debate | n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
adaptation | n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions | |
homage | n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute | |
sparkle | v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy | |
panoramic | adj: relating to an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area; all-encompassing | |
worldview | n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world | |
resonate | v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound | |
imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
squalid | adj: dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of neglect or poverty | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
adventure | n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
bleak | adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope | |
pierce | v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument |