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Word	Meaning	Advanced
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
crook	n: a bend or curve, especially in a rod or stick; someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
precedence	n: the condition of being considered more important or given priority over something else; an earlier occurrence or event that serves as an example or model for future actions
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
placebo	n: harmless substance, especially given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
semester	n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
cringe	v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
stash	v: to store or hide something in a safe or secret place, especially for future use
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
donate	v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization
repurpose	v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended
rag	n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning
ember	n: a small piece of smoking wood or coal that remains after a fire has died out; a spark or glowing fragment that remains after something has been consumed or destroyed
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
sensibility	n: mental responsiveness and awareness toward something
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
craze	n: an enthusiasm for a particular activity, object, or idea that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a fad
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
yesteryear	n: the past, especially a past era or time period that is now considered outdated
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
refine	v: to make something more pure, polished, cultured, or effective; to improve, perfect, or enhance through a process of purification or development
zeitgeist	n: the spirit or general outlook of a particular period of time, especially as it is reflected in the beliefs and attitudes of that time; the cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of a society or era
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
troublesome	adj: causing difficulty or annoyance for someone
cognizant	adj: aware of or knowledgeable about something; having consciousness or recognition of something
salient	adj: most noticeable or important; striking
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
redo	v: to do again, usually to correct or improve upon a previous attempt; to renovate or redesign something to make it better or more suitable
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
palatable	adj: having a pleasant or acceptable taste; pleasing or agreeable to the mind or senses; easily tolerated or accepted
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
revisal	n: an act of revising or reviewing something, particularly a written text or document
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
porous	adj: having many small holes and being able to absorb or pass through fluids
vantage	n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
canon	n: a set of rules, principles, or standards by which something is judged or measured
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
upend	v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
squirm	v: to twist, wiggle, or contort the body uncomfortably or awkwardly, often due to embarrassment, discomfort, or nervousness
worthwhile	adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
savior	n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
underwrite	v: to assume financial responsibility for something
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
playwright	n: a person who writes plays
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
revise	v: to examine and make corrections or alterations to the idea, piece of writing, etc. to improve it
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
cease	v: to stop an action or event
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
nauseam	n: (also used as “ad nauseam”) a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit; commonly associated with dizziness, weakness, and a loss of appetite; (ad nauseam, adjective or ) repeated or discussed excessively, to the point where it becomes annoying, tedious, or boring
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
placement	n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization
categorical	adj: stating something as an absolute fact, without the possibility of doubt or exception; relating to or included in a category or categories
permutation	n: the act or process of rearranging or reordering a set of elements or objects in a different sequence or configuration; a specific arrangement or order of a set of elements or objects
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
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