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Word	Meaning	Advanced
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
slang	n: informal or non-standard language that is often used within a specific group or culture and may not be considered appropriate in a professional or formal context
cranky	adj: easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered; in a state of discomfort or pain, often resulting in irritability or moodiness
adorable	adj: inspiring love, affection, or fondness; charming or delightful; cute, lovable
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
primarily	adv: mainly
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
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
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
abridge	v: to shorten or condense a book, a play, a speech, etc., while maintaining its essence
pedestal	n: a base or support on which something, typically a statue, column, etc., is placed
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
timeless	adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
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
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
faddish	adj: characterized by following or adopting a passing fashion or trend without much thought or consideration; prone to being fashionable for a brief time and then losing popularity
dialect	n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics
linguist	n: a person who speaks several foreign languages; a person who studies or teaches languages or linguistics
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
discombobulate	v: to confuse, disconcert, upset, or frustrate
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
slack	adj: lacking in tension or firmness; loose or not tight; having a relaxed or lazy attitude
goofy	adj: silly or foolish
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
demote	v: to lower in rank, position, or status; to reduce or downgrade someone’s authority or responsibilities
unremarkable	adj: ordinary and not particularly interesting
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
prefix	n: a word or syllable that is added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning or create a new word; a morpheme added to the beginning of a word to change or add to its meaning
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
prominence	n: the state of being important, easily seen, or well known
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
fad	n: an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for a particular style, activity, or interest that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a craze
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
dean	n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
balcony	n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
quaint	adj: attractively or charmingly old-fashioned or unusual often used to describe something with a pleasingly unusual or quirky appearance or manner
downright	adj: (especially of something bad) complete and absolute; utter; (adverb) completely and absolutely
illegitimate	adj: not legally valid or recognized
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
noun	n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects
incentivize	v: to make someone want to do in a particular way by offering them a reward
boorish	adj: behaving in a rude, ill-mannered, or uncultured way; lacking in social graces or sensitivity towards others
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
usage	n: the way in which a word or phrase is used in a language; the extent in which how much something is used
troublesome	adj: causing difficulty or annoyance for someone
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
peruse	v: to read or examine something carefully and thoroughly
skim	v: to read something quickly to get a general idea of its contents; to remove any unwanted or unnecessary material from the surface of a liquid; to glide smoothly or briefly over a surface
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
lenient	adj: not harsh or strict; tolerant; forgiving; allowing for freedom or flexibility
pronouncement	n: a formal or authoritative statement or announcement, especially one issued by a governing body or public official
academician	n: a person who is a member of an academy, especially in the arts or sciences; a person who is an expert in a particular field of study or knowledge
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
prose	n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
entirely	adv: completely
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
retrospect	n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
worrisome	adj: causing worry, trouble, or anxiety; indicating the possible presence of danger, difficulty, or harm
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
remake	v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
arbiter	n: a person with authority to settle or judge a dispute or disagreement; an impartial third party who makes a judgment or decision
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
illogical	adj: not making sense or not based on sound reasoning
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important