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Word	Meaning	Advanced
domino	n: a small, flat, rectangular block used in a game that has pairs of dots on one or both sides; a consequence of an event that sets off a chain reaction of similar events
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
lug	v: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion
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
xylophone	n: a musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones; a percussion instrument that is commonly used in orchestras, bands, and music ensembles
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
stunt	n: a feat or action that is often dangerous or difficult, designed to attract attention or admiration; something that blocks or impedes growth or development; (verb) to hinder or impede growth or development, especially in a physical or mental sense
choreograph	v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
compulsive	adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships
parallax	n: the apparent shift in the position of an object when viewed from two different perspectives, caused by differences in vantage point or angle of observation; the effect of an observing instrument that produces apparent displacement or shift of an object or its parts
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
decor	n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
maelstrom	n: a powerful or violent whirlpool or turbulent water often used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or tumultuous situation or environment
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
doodle	v: to draw or scribble absentmindedly or idly; to make aimless marks or designs
woo	v: to seek the affection or favor of someone; to court or pursue someone romantically or with flattery
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
ficus	n: a genus of flowering plants in the family Moraceae, commonly known as fig trees or figs, characterized by their large, lobed leaves and edible fruit
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
pony	n: a small horse
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
receptive	adj: willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
observant	adj: paying careful attention to details and surroundings; quick to notice things and circumstances; mindful of social norms and customs
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
beckon	v: to gesture or signal someone to come nearer or follow; to encourage or entice someone to do something; to seem attractive or desirable
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
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
groove	n: a long, narrow cut or depression in a hard material or surface; a particular style of popular music characterized by a strong and repetitive rhythm
chord	n: a straight line connecting two points on a curve; a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
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
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
revise	v: to examine and make corrections or alterations to the idea, piece of writing, etc. to improve it
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
flawless	adj: without any imperfections or errors; perfect or impeccable in appearance or performance
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
ding	v: to make a ringing, chiming, or knocking sound; to damage or dent a surface through impact or collision; (noun, Chinese) a type of ancient cooking vessel that was used for cooking, boiling, and steaming food
whistle	v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
ratchet	n: a mechanical device with a toothed wheel that can rotate in only one direction used to transmit or control motion or to prevent backward movement
reliability	n: the quality of being able to be trusted or believed in doing what someone desires or requires
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
upshot	n: the outcome or consequence of something, especially a complex or lengthy process or event; the result or conclusion that is reached
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
shuffle	v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps
demonstrable	adj: capable of being demonstrated, proven, or shown; able to be observed or verified
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
untried	adj: not tested, proven, or experienced; lacking in experience or expertise; not yet attempted or put to use
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
sandbox	n: an outdoor play area for children consisting of a box filled with sand; a virtual testing environment used for software development or security testing
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
optical	adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
comet	n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
stump	v: to cause to be perplexed or confused; (noun) the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
ballistic	adj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
spreadsheet	n: a computer program that is used for displaying and dealing with numbers by arranging them in rows and columns
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
percussion	n: the section of an orchestra or band that plays instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines; the action of striking something to produce a sound
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
certainty	n: the state of being certain
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
overgrow	v: to grow or thrive over so as to cover with herbage
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
entropy	n: a scientific concept that is most commonly associated with a state of disorder, randomness, or uncertainty
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
blister	n: a small, fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by friction, burning, or other skin irritation; can also refer to a similar bubble found in other materials; (verb) to become covered with blisters or to cause blisters to form; to criticize or rebuke severely
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event