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Word	Meaning	Advanced
buckle	v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
dashboard	n: a control panel set within the central console of a vehicle or small aircraft; a diagram that depicts critical information, typically one that provides a business overview
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
induct	v: to formally admit someone to a job or position of authority; to officially introduce someone to an organization or group, or beliefs or ideas
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
abracadabra	n: a word or incantation used in magical or enchanting spells, often in popular culture and entertainment; anything that is mysterious or unexplainable
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
sleepwalk	v: to walk about or perform other physical activities while asleep or in a sleep-like state; to engage in automatic behavior while asleep
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
matriarch	n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
nutrition	n: the substances or the process that organisms take into their bodies as food for their growth and health
sustenance	n: food and drink that living things need to nourish their body
batch	n: a quantity or group of things that are made or produced together and are considered to be the same or similar; an amount produced during a specified period of time or process
casserole	n: a dish made by cooking food, typically meat, vegetables, and a starch, such as potatoes or pasta, in a deep dish either in the oven or on the stovetop; the dish itself that is used for cooking and serving the dish
baggy	adj: loose-fitting or puffed out in shape, typically about clothing
unassuming	adj: not arrogant, bold, or forward
receptionist	n: a person employed at a front desk or in a waiting area of an office, hotel, or other organization, whose job is to greet visitors, answer phones, and perform other general administrative tasks
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
awe-inspiring	adj: making you feel great respect or admiration through being impressive or formidable
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
pastry	n: a baked food made of flour, fat, water, and sometimes eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, used as a base or casing for sweet or savory dishes
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
culinary	adj: of or relating to cooking and the kitchen
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
dessert	n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
goo	n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing
underbake	v: to cook something, usually baked goods, for less time than is required, resulting in it being insufficiently cooked and not fully set or developed
frost	n: a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing; weather cold enough to cause freezing
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
marshmallow	n: a spongy confection made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, often flavored with vanilla and molded into shapes or used as a topping or decoration for desserts
pretzel	n: a type of baked bread product that is twisted into a knot-like shape, usually sprinkled with salt, and often served as a snack or appetizer
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
nosh	n: food, especially a snack or light meal; a small amount of food or a tasty treat
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
apron	n: a protective garment covering the front part of the body and tied at the waist, worn while cooking, working, or performing other activities
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
saltiness	n: the quality or state of being salty
malty	adj: having the flavor or aroma of malt, which is a grain that has been germinated and then dried and is used in brewing and distilling to create beer, whiskey, and other beverages
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
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
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
consistency	n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
rebellious	adj: characterized by a tendency to rebel or resist authority or conventions; inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or customary
vanilla	n: a tropical climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, particularly vanilla planifolia native to Mexico and Central America; a flavor derived from the vanilla bean, often used as a sweetening agent or condiment in desserts and beverages
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
cereal	n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals
picky	adj: overly particular or selective, especially about food or other consumable goods; difficult to please or satisfy because of one’s specific tastes or preferences
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
robbery	n: the taking of property or money from a person, business, or institution by force, threat, or intimidation; a crime that involves theft or stealing
sugary	adj: having the taste, texture, or appearance of sugar; excessively sweet or cloying; overly sentimental or flattering in a way that seems insincere
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
strained	adj: tight, tense, or stretched; under pressure or stress; characterized by a lack of ease or naturalness
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
naughty	adj: badly behaved; disobedient
pajama	n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
twinkle	v: to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; (noun) the act of shining in a bright and cheerful way
helm	n: the wheel or other mechanism used to steer a ship or boat; the person in control or command of a ship or boat
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
dilute	v: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
conjure	v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
copycat	n: a person who imitates or copies the behavior, speech, or appearance of another individual; a product or design that is made to look like a popular or successful product from another company or brand
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
infringe	v: to violate or break a rule, law, or agreement, often by trespassing or infringing on someone else’s rights or property
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way