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Word	Meaning	Advanced
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
gymnastics	n: a sport that involves feats of strength, agility, and balance, often performed on apparatus such as a balance beam or a set of parallel bars; any physical exercise that involves movement and agility
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
induct	v: to formally admit someone to a job or position of authority; to officially introduce someone to an organization or group, or beliefs or ideas
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
effusive	adj: expressing feelings of gratitude, affection, or enthusiasm in an unrestrained or excessive way; overflowing
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
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
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
hyperfocus	n: an intense focus on a single task or activity to the exclusion of other things
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
proverb	n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
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
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
ballet	n: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing
cartwheel	n: a gymnastic move in which a person performs a spinning movement with the body held straight while moving sideways in a handstand position; the wheel of a cart
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
tough-minded	adj: having a practical, no-nonsense approach to life, often characterized by resilience, determination, and a lack of sentimentality or emotionalism
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
sympathetic	adj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
bullish	adj: feeling or expressing confidence or optimism about the future, often related to the stock market or other financial matters
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
downright	adj: (especially of something bad) complete and absolute; utter; (adverb) completely and absolutely
abysmal	adj: extremely bad or unsuccessful, to the degree of being bottomless or unfathomable
brash	adj: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way; impetuous; lacking in consideration for consequences or the opinions or feelings of others
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
arrogance	n: excessive self-confidence or self-importance
demean	v: to lower or damage someone’s dignity, honor, or reputation; to treat someone disrespectfully, often in a way that makes them feel inferior or humiliated
belittle	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
dogmatic	adj: characterized by strong and unwavering opinions or beliefs that are often expressed with force and without consideration for alternative viewpoints or evidence
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
compliant	adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
fortify	v: to make something stronger or more resistant to attack or damage; to give someone or something more strength or support
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
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
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
apologetic	adj: feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or sorrow for one’s actions; making an apology or expressing an excuse for something
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
snark	n: sarcastic or cutting remarks or comments intended to ridicule or undermine someone, often with a tone of superiority or disdain
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
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
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
silent	adj: without any or little sound
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
gymnast	n: a person who performs physical exercises or feats of agility, strength, balance, and coordination, often for sport or entertainment
trifecta	n: a situation in which three things or events occur together, especially in a particular sequence, often used in the context of horse racing, where it refers to picking the first three finishers in a race in the correct order
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
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
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
serial	adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents
molest	v: to harass, bother, or annoy someone, often sexually; to touch or handle someone in an unwelcome or inappropriate way
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
invincible	adj: incapable of being conquered, defeated, or overcome; unassailable
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
emphatically	adv: forcefully or assertively; expressing something with emphasis or conviction
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management