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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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wizard | n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
excuse | n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt | |
sparkle | v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy | |
wand | n: a slender rod or stick, especially one used for magic or divination; a rod or staff carried by certain officials as a symbol of authority | |
complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
trend | n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
furry | adj: covered in fur or a furry material; resembling fur | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
differ | v: to be not like someone or something in some way | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
aggressive | adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly | |
savior | n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth | |
prophecy | n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader | |
foretell | v: to predict or reveal something that will happen in the future | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
slipper | n: a comfortable, lightweight shoe typically worn indoors, often made of soft material and lacking fastenings like laces or buckles | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
generate | v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction | |
wicked | adj: morally bad or evil | |
witch | n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft | |
unique | adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
villain | n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
screening | n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release | |
supervision | n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others | |
plummet | v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
imprint | v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone | |
duckling | n: a young duck, typically one that is not yet fully grown | |
soak | v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
perseverance | n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success | |
loyalty | n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something | |
overthrow | v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
princess | n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
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 | |
wink | v: to close one eye briefly as a way of showing agreement, understanding, or flirtation; to emit a flashing light | |
dud | n: any product, project, or person that doesn’t perform or live up to expectations; a rejected or useless item, especially an explosive device that fails to detonate | |
brick | n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material | |
comp | v: short for “compensate,” meaning to give goods or services to someone without asking for payment | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
vibe | n: an atmosphere or feeling that is conveyed through a place, situation, or group of people; characteristic energy or mood | |
adequate | adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
coed | n: (a shortened form of “coeducational”) a female student attending a coeducational institution (= an educational establishment where both males and females are taught together in the same environment or classrooms) alongside male students | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
dope | n: a slang term for drugs, typically illegal ones; any thick liquid or paste-like substance; information or news, especially if thought to be confidential | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
costume | n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation | |
exception | n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
phenomenal | adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding | |
patriarchy | n: a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of a property | |
necessarily | adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise | |
terrific | adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
crank | n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person | |
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 | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
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 | |
comic | adj: funny and making you laugh | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
assess | v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something | |
rarely | adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom | |
buzz | v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere | |
consensus | n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole | |
flunk | v: to fail a test, examination, or course; to perform poorly or not meet the required standard | |
embassy | n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based | |
hostage | n: a person who is held by another as security, typically to fulfill certain conditions or demands; a person who is forcibly confined or controlled | |
crisis | n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken | |
angst | n: a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general | |
hide-out | n: a secret or remote place where a person can take refuge or hide, particularly from the authorities; a place used by criminals to hide from law enforcement | |
actress | n: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies | |
peek | n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
protagonist | n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
assault | n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
assailant | n: a person who physically attacks or aggressively criticizes another person or group | |
absorb | v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
alarming | adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing | |
dispose | v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away | |
actively | adv: in a way that involves taking action or participating actively; with energy and determination | |
passive | adj: characterized by a lack of activity or initiative; not actively participating or engaging in something; marked by a tendency to accept things without resistance or opposition | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
queue | n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
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 | |
caregiving | n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly | |
wage | n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services | |
earner | n: an individual who earns money through their work or employment | |
adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
heroine | n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film | |
nudge | v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are |