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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
novella	n: a written work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
trilogy	n: a series of three related works, such as books, plays, or movies, that are connected in some way, often by plot, characters, or theme
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
silent	adj: without any or little sound
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
droplet	n: a small drop of liquid
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
restart	v: to start something again, especially after a pause or interruption
shiver	v: to shake or quiver with cold, fear, or excitement; to tremble or vibrate rapidly
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
baggage	n: the personal belongings that a person carries with them, particularly when traveling; any emotional or psychological issues or problems that a person carries with them
grin	v: to smile broadly
shuttle	n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
swipe	v: to strike, hit, or slap with a sweeping motion; to pass a magnetic stripe or barcode through a scanner to read data; to steal or take something quickly and with little effort
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
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
kneel	v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
straighten	v: to make something straight or orderly; to adjust or fix something crooked, bent, or misaligned
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
growl	v: to make a low, guttural sound, usually similar to that of an animal, expressing anger, agitation, or disapproval
gossip	n: conversation or discussion about other people’s personal affairs, often of a trivial or idle nature involving sharing rumors, hearsay, or speculation about the lives of others
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
bloodline	n: the hereditary line of descent of a group of related individuals; the genetic lineage or ancestry of a family, group, or species
pariah	n: an outcast or social reject; a person who is despised and avoided by society or a particular group
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
jingle	v: to create or make a ringing sound, particularly one that is musical or catchy
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
brow	n: the ridge over the eye sockets; the forehead
atop	adv: on, to, or at the top
shove	v: to push someone or something in a rough way
sigh	v: to emit a deep, audible breath or sound, often expressing feelings of tiredness, frustration, or relief; to express longing, wish, or regret; (noun) the act of exhaling audibly in a long, deep, and often melancholy way
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
adorn	v: to make something or somebody more attractive or beautiful
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
preoccupied	adj: having one’s thoughts or attention absorbed by something; busy
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
extraterrestrial	adj: relating to or existing outside of the Earth’s atmosphere or planetary boundaries; pertaining to beings or phenomena that originate from beyond the Earth
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
birthplace	n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
cosmology	n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
scam	n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
cyber	adj: relating to or involving computers, computer networks, or virtual reality
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
desktop	n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
lagoon	n: a shallow stretch of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbanks or coral reefs; a small saltwater lake near a sea or an ocean
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
glowing	adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
chirp	n: a short, sharp sound that is made by birds or insects or by electronic devices such as alarms or beepers
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
practically	adv: almost or nearly
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
trapezoid	n: a four-sided polygon with two parallel sides and two non-parallel sides; (in North America) a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
fond	adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
mingle	v: to mix or blend in, especially socially; to associate with others in a friendly, informal manner
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
dwell	v: to live or reside in a particular place; to think, speak, or write at length on a particular subject; to linger or remain as if unwilling to leave
beget	v: to cause or produce something as a result or effect; to become the father of
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
sociopolitical	adj: relating to both social and political aspects of society; having to do with how politics and social issues are interconnected or influence each other
homegrown	adj: grown or produced locally rather than imported from another area