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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
ergonomic	adj: relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
silent	adj: without any or little sound
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
intangible	n: not having physical form or substance; difficult to touch or grasp
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
hem	n: the edge or border of a piece of cloth, typically sewn to prevent fraying or unraveling; a small margin or border around something; (verb) to fold the edge of a piece of fabric and sew it down to create a neat and secure finish
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
quixotic	adj: exceedingly idealistic or unrealistic; marked by extravagantly chivalrous pursuits and romantic ideals; impractical or unworkable
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
interchange	n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes
broad	adj: very wide; general
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
googly	adj: (of eyes) unfocused or rolling, often comically or exaggeratedly; (noun, of cricket) a type of delivery bowled by a spin bowler, which is a deceptive delivery that spins in the opposite direction to what a batsman expects
cone	n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
sprinkler	n: a device that sprays water over a large area used especially for watering crops or gardens or for firefighting
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
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
multicolored	adj: having many colors
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
streak	n: a long, narrow mark or band, typically one of a different color or texture from the surrounding surface; a brief period or run of success, luck, or behavior; a consistent pattern of behavior or a distinguishing characteristic of an individual
firework	n: a device that produces a colorful display of light and sound when it is ignited
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
indescribable	adj: not able to be described, named, or classified in words or language; too extreme or intense to be fully conveyed through language
sharply	adv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
underneath	adv: under or below something else
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
symmetrical	adj: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
multiplicity	n: a large number or variety of something; the quality or state of being multiple or manifold
elevation	n: the height of something above sea level or above the ground; the event of something being raised upward
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
vintage	adj: denoting something from the past, especially from the recent past
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
exuberant	adj: full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; lively, animated, or unrestrained in behavior or expression; characterized by abundant growth or profuse production
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
indulgent	adj: given to yielding to the desires or whims of oneself or others, especially by being generous or lavish
scour	v: to clean thoroughly and vigorously by scrubbing or rubbing; to search or examine something thoroughly and systematically
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
undulate	v: to move with a smooth wavelike motion; to have a wavy form or outline
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
drab	adj: dull, boring, or lacking in color or interest; lacking brightness or vibrancy; gloomy or cheerless
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
primal	adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
confetti	n: small pieces of colored paper or other material that are thrown around on festive occasions, especially in celebration or as part of the decoration
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
MRI	n: (abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging) a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the body
angular	adj: measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle; having angles or an angular shape
amygdala	n: one of two parts of the almond-shaped neural structure that are linked to emotions, especially fear and pleasure, memory, and the sense of smell
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
elementary	adj: relating to the first principles or fundamental parts of a subject; fundamental or basic, often used to refer to a school or level of education that covers the fundamental principles of various subjects
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
squiggle	n: a curly or wavy line or mark, especially one that is irregular or difficult to follow; (verb) to draw or write something in a wavy or irregular manner, often with a series of small curves or loops
canopy	n: a covering, typically of fabric, supported on poles or suspended above a bed, throne, or other object, used to shelter or screen the person or object below it
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
superfluous	adj: unnecessary; more than what is needed or required
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
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