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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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convince | v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true | |
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 | |
untangle | v: to separate or straighten out something that is tangled, confused, or complicated; to clarify or make sense of something difficult to understand or explain | |
knot | n: a tight interlacing of something such as rope or thread | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
diagram | n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something | |
boom | n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound | |
liminal | adj: relating to a transitional or intermediate state or position; occupying the threshold between two different conditions or worlds | |
counselor | n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems | |
dribble | v: to allow a liquid or substance to flow slowly and steadily in small drops; to move a ball or object in a series of small bounces or taps, often while running or maneuvering around other players | |
cone | n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
spy | n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
svelte | adj: having a slender or graceful figure; characterized by elegance, finesse, or a polished appearance, often used to describe a person or object with a sleek and well-proportioned design | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
pinnacle | n: the highest point or peak of something, particularly a mountain or a career; the greatest or highest level of achievement or success | |
melon | n: large fruit with a thick rind and fleshy, juicy interior, typically sweet and fragrant | |
ivy | n: an evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plant that often grows up trees or buildings | |
overgrown | adj: covered in plants that have been allowed to grow naturally and have not been controlled | |
nutrition | n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health | |
cantaloupe | n: a type of melon with a ribbed, greenish peel and sweet, orange flesh, commonly consumed as a fruit and used in various culinary preparations | |
grocery | n: a shop that sells food and other household items | |
trudge | v: to walk or march slowly and heavily, typically due to exhaustion, difficulty, or reluctance; to move with effort or laboriously | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
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 | |
disbelief | n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real | |
poetic | adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
semblance | n: the outward appearance or visible form of something, especially when it is different from the reality beneath; a vague or superficial similarity | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
wardrobe | n: a collection or set of clothing, especially for a particular occasion or purpose; a piece of furniture designed for storing clothes or personal belongings | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
fictional | adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction | |
closet | n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes | |
headquarter | n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed | |
nonprofit | adj: not established for commercial profit | |
zone | n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way | |
retail | n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets | |
variance | n: the fact or quality that two or more things are different, divergent, or inconsistent; a difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions | |
compliance | n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines | |
pirate | n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea | |
citrus | n: a group of fruits that belong to the citrus family, including oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits; the trees that bear these fruits | |
scurvy | n: a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds; (adjective) deserving to be despised | |
patch | n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose | |
springtime | n: the season of the year between winter and summer, typically associated with the blooming of flowers, growth of plants, and milder weather | |
boring | adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull | |
pastel | n: a soft and pale shade of a color, often used in art or fashion design; a type of crayon or pencil made of powdered pigment and binder, used for drawing or coloring | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
motto | n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal | |
sunset | n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period | |
boulevard | n: a wide street or avenue, often lined with trees and featuring multiple lanes of traffic, sidewalks, and sometimes a central median or promenade | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history | |
employee | n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker | |
rank | n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others | |
pharmacy | n: a place where medicines are prepared and dispensed; a drugstore or chemist’s | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
patent | n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
jar | n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials | |
communist | adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership) | |
slush | n: partially melted snow or ice that is usually lying on the ground and dirty; dirty and injustice | |
architect | n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings | |
syrup | n: a sweet, thick liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit, spices, or other ingredients | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention | |
mammoth | adj: exceedingly large or extensive; (noun) any of numerous extinct elephants widely distributed in the Pleistocene | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
pound | n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces | |
barb | n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair | |
repellent | adj: serving to drive away or repel something; unpleasant or offensive and causing a strong sense of aversion or disgust | |
potpourri | n: a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant materials; a mixture or medley of different things, especially a collection or assortment of various pleasant or interesting elements, such as smells, colors, or ideas | |
scent | n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one | |
toenail | n: the hard, flat covering on the end of a toe, made of layers of dead skin cells; often requires regular grooming and trimming to maintain proper hygiene and appearance | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
pyre | n: a ceremonial pile of combustible materials, usually wood, used for the burning of a dead body as part of a funeral rite or cremation; a bonfire | |
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 | |
ax | n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials | |
spray | n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage | |
battlefield | n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
quarterly | adj: happening every three months | |
champagne | n: a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, or any similar wine produced elsewhere | |
seam | n: a line of stitching or joining where two pieces of fabric or material are united; also, a narrow furrow or fissure in rock or soil | |
colon | n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system | |
dimension | n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length | |
storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
technique | n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill | |
rafter | n: one of several internal beams in a roof that support the covering | |
supposedly | adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure | |
argue | v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
foreground | n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
whale | n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | |
pet | n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
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 | |
premium | n: an amount of money paid periodically; the price or cost of something, especially when it is considered to be of high quality or value; (adjective) having or reflecting superior quality or value | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
envelop | v: to surround and cover completely; to encase | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
buck | n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
fjord | n: a long, narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or hills, often with a shallow, rocky shoreline, found especially in Norway | |
digress | v: to move away from the main subject temporarily, especially in speech or writing | |
outgoing | adj: friendly and energetic in talking to others; tending to go out or away | |
beep | v: to make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal or warning | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
crossword | n: a word puzzle consisting of a grid of black and white squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
merry | adj: cheerful and lively, often with a sense of joyfulness or celebration; characterized by a happy or festive mood | |
babysitter | n: a person hired to look after a child or children while the parents are away or occupied; someone who provides temporary care and supervision for children in the absence of their parents or guardians | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable |