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WordMeaningAdvanced
communicatev: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
damnv: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
actressn: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies
tweetn: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
sleeplessnessn: the condition of being unable to sleep or having difficulty sleeping
back-to-backadj: situated close to each other and facing in opposite directions; arranged or scheduled consecutively without a break in between; (adverb) consecutively
carminen: a pigment or dye made from the dried bodies of cochineal insects used to make a red or crimson color; a deep red color
inspirationn: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
inspirev: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
helln: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
inadequateadj: not sufficient or enough
absolutelyadv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
definitelyadv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
thesaurusn: a reference book or online tool containing synonyms and antonyms of words arranged alphabetically or thematically; a treasury or stock of words or linguistic expressions
siblingn: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
divorcen: the legal dissolution of a marriage
counciln: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
ordinaryadj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
graden: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
shockn: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
immenseadj: extremely large or great
instinctivelyadv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
crankn: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
volumen: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
drownv: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
harnessv: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
emotionn: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
summonv: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
fingertipn: the end or tip of a finger
addictiveadj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
professionn: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
enrollv: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
opportuneadj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
no-brainern: a decision or a problem that requires little or no thought because it is obvious what you should do
grubn: the larval stage of an insect, particularly beetles, butterflies, or flies; food, especially in the form of unappetizing or unappealing cooked dishes; (verb) to dig or search diligently and laboriously
crookedadj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
requirementn: something that is needed or wanted
severelyadv: very badly or seriously
naiveadj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
auditionn: a performance or test given by an actor, musician, or other performers to demonstrate their abilities and suitability for a particular role or position
jazzn: 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
dormn: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
feen: a sum of money charged for a particular service
attendv: to be present at an event, to go to a place
governmentn: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
auditn: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation
blessingn: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
disguisev: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
jogv: to run or move at a slow or leisurely pace, typically for exercise; to continue talking or writing without a definite plan or purpose
excitementn: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
talentn: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
boastv: to talk about someone’s accomplishments, wealth, or abilities excessively with undue pride and self-satisfaction
consistv: to be composed or made up of
workshopn: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
seminarn: a group meeting or class for discussion, teaching, or training on a particular subject
specializev: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
improvisationn: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
fictionaladj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
bouncev: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
convincev: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
upsetadj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
sequeln: a book, film, or other work that continues the story of an earlier one
nannyn: a caregiver, usually a woman, who provides child care services in the home of the children’s parents or guardians, either on a part-time or full-time basis
bangv: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
thronen: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
churchn: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
perchv: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
annoyingadj: making someone feel slightly angry
petn: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
accentn: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
trousersn: a pair of leg coverings that extends from the waist to the ankles covering each leg separately, often referred to as pants
tapv: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
driftv: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
insecureadj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
self-doubtn: lack of confidence in one’s abilities or oneself
cheekn: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
pilotn: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
episoden: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
smashingadj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
nominatev: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor
predictv: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
industriousadj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
minefieldn: an area or situation that contains a hidden danger or risk, particularly a literal minefield of explosives or a figurative minefield of potential problems or missteps
whoppingadj: extremely large, impressive, or noteworthy; it can also be used to describe a surprise or shock
constantlyadv: all the time
accidentallyadv: by chance or without planning
swearv: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
swign: an amount of liquid, often an alcoholic drink, that is consumed in one gulp; (verb) to drink a large gulp or mouthful of a liquid, often an alcoholic beverage; to take a deep draft or swallow
confessv: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
creativeadj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
recreatev: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
collaboratev: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
daisyn: a wildflower that typically has a yellow disc at the center of a white or pink-and-white flowerhead
endeavorv: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
madadj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
shiftn: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
movementn: 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
gatekeepern: 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
deemv: to consider or decide something in a particular way
talentedadj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
advancev: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
graduatedadj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
claimv: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
investv: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
appn: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
releasev: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
downloadv: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
androidn: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system
imperfectlyadv: in a faulty or incomplete way
buggyn: a small, lightweight car, usually with no roof, especially drawn by a single horse; (adjective) infested with bugs
scarev: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
investorn: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
launchv: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
phrasen: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
encouragev: 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
fickleadj: liable to change frequently or unexpectedly, often without reason; capricious or unsteady
slightlyadv: in a small degree or extent; a little
dystopian: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place
riddlen: a type of question that describes something in a difficult and confusing way, and that has a surprising answer, often asked as a game
platformn: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
financen: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
famen: 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
entrepreneurn: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
qualificationn: an official record of an exam showing that you have completed
refusev: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
darev: to have the courage to do something