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Word	Meaning	Advanced
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
insatiable	adj: impossible to satisfy or content; having a strong desire or craving that is excessive or unquenchable
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
octane	n: a hydrocarbon compound (C8H18) that is a component of gasoline and is used as a measure of fuel quality, with higher octane ratings indicating better performance and greater resistance to engine knock
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
fiance	n: a person who is engaged to be married
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
time-share	n: a form of shared property ownership typically used for vacation homes or resort properties, in which multiple owners take turns occupying a property for a specified amount of time each year
checkbook	n: a book containing blank checks that can be used to withdraw money from a bank or to make payments by mail
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
blatant	adj: completely obvious, often offensively or inappropriately; characterized by shameless or brazen behavior
physique	n: the form, structure, and composition of a person’s body, especially concerning their physique or health; the body’s physical abilities or limitations
chum	n: a close friend; a companion; also refers to bait used in fishing to attract fish
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
derriere	n: the buttocks, especially in a woman; a polite or euphemistic term for the posterior or hindquarters
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
abrasion	n: the process of scraping or wearing away of a surface or substance through friction or erosion
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
likable	adj: having qualities that make a person or thing well-liked or attractive; pleasant, friendly, or enjoyable
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
agreeable	adj: pleasant and enjoyable
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
adjective	n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
hire	v: to give somebody a job
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
violate	v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
deferential	adj: showing or expressing respect or obedience; yielding to someone else’s opinions or judgment
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
assertive	adj: characterized by a confident and forceful personality; expressing one’s opinions or desires directly and positively; standing up for oneself in a firm but non-aggressive manner
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
inquisitive	adj: curious and interested in learning or finding out about things; questioning or prying into matters that are not one’s concern; curious or nosy
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
finance	n: 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
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
heuristic	adj: relating to a trial-and-error method of problem-solving, often involving learning from one’s mistakes and using feedback to improve one’s approach; also used to describe a problem-solving method or approach that is practical, efficient, or intuitive
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
unbiased	adj: free from prejudice or favoritism; fair and impartial in judgment and decision-making
shrill	adj: high-pitched and piercing in sound; loud, sharp, and harsh
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
outperform	v: to be or do something compared to others of a similar type
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
filmmaking	n: the process or art of making movies
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
reconsider	v: to think about a decision or opinion again to
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
conceited	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogant or vain; excessively proud or self-centered
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause