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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
deception	n: the act of misleading or tricking someone, often by creating a false impression or concealing the truth; a fraudulent or dishonest action
nonverbal	adj: not involving or using spoken or written language; communicated through body language, facial expression, or other means besides language
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
downstairs	adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
interlace	v: to intertwine or weave together in a pattern or design; to connect or link closely or intricately; to intermix or intermingle
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
serial	adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
fingertip	n: the end or tip of a finger
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
blindfold	n: a covering for the eyes used to block out light, particularly one used as a means of sensory deprivation or as a form of punishment or revenge; (verb) to cover someone’s eyes with a blindfold or similar material, often as a way of preventing them from seeing something or to make a game or activity more challenging
beep	v: to make a short, high-pitched sound, typically as a signal or warning
uphill	adj: sloping upward; difficult or challenging; (adverb) upward on a hill or slope
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
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
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
gimmick	n: a trick, device, or scheme used to attract attention or create a desired effect, often by using novelty or deception
logical	adj: characterized by clear and sound reasoning; following a rational and systematic approach; based on or in accordance with logic or reason
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
applause	n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
ace	n: a playing card with a single symbol or mark that is typically the highest in value or rank in a particular card game; a person who is very skilled or successful in a specific activity or field
spade	n: a gardening tool with a flat, pointed blade used for digging, planting, and moving soil
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
witchcraft	n: the practice of using magical or supernatural powers or abilities to influence events or people, often used to describe ancient, mystical, or pagan practices
voodoo	n: a religion or set of spiritual beliefs and practices that originated in West Africa and the Caribbean, characterized by the worship of spirits, ritual dance, and the use of talismans and charms; also used to describe something mysterious, inexplicable, or magical
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
onward	adj: moving or continuing forward; progressing
tickle	v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh
touched	adj: affected emotionally or mentally; moved; showing a slight change or alteration
nightclub	n: (also “nightspot”) a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
hypnotize	v: to put someone in a state of hypnosis (= the induction of a state of consciousness in which the mind readily acts on suggestions)
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
heighten	v: to increase or enhance the intensity, degree, or extent of something; to make something more pronounced or noticeable; to intensify or amplify
synchronicity	n: the simultaneous occurrence of seemingly unrelated events that are connected in a meaningful way, suggesting the presence of a deeper, more significant pattern or purpose
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
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
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
hell	n: 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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
kinetic	adj: of or relating to motion or the forces that cause motion
paranormal	adj: relating to phenomena or experiences that are beyond scientific explanation or understanding, often associated with forces or entities that are outside the realm of normal human perception or understanding, such as ghosts, psychic abilities, or supernatural occurrences
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
magician	n: a person who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain an audience; typically involves sleight of hand or deception to create seemingly impossible or supernatural effects
mentalist	n: a performer, artist, or person with interest in mentalism or the art of using mental powers and illusions to create the impression of extraordinary psychic or paranormal abilities
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
whack	v: to hit someone or something hard or noisily
pinch	v: to grip something such as someone’s skin and press it tightly between the finger and thumb; (noun) a painful or straitened circumstance
shard	n: a small, sharp piece of something that has been broken, especially a material like glass, pottery, or metal
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
impart	v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
react	v: to take action in response to something
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
eureka	n: exclamation of triumph on discovering something; realization or sudden insight
underneath	adv: under or below something else
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
tablecloth	n: a cloth used to cover a table, especially for protection or decoration
plinth	n: a heavy base or support on which a statue, column, or other architectural element rests; a platform or pedestal that raises something above its surroundings or provides a solid foundation
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
stainless	adj: resistant to staining or discoloration; not affected or damaged by contact with dirt, water, or other substances; clean and hygienic
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
swivel	v: to rotate or turn around a fixed point or axis, often used to describe the action of a chair or other similar object that can rotate horizontally; (noun) a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to it to rotate or turn around freely
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
sleight	n: the use of dexterity or skill, particularly to deceive; a clever or cunning trick or skillful manipulation of objects