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Word	Meaning	Advanced
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
campfire	n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
donkey	n: a domesticated mammal related to the horse, similar in appearance but with longer ears and a shorter mane; a foolish or stupid person
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
spontaneously	adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
daydreaming	n: the act of thinking about something that you would prefer to be doing or have happened to you
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
headscarf	n: a piece of cloth worn on the head, often for religious or cultural reasons
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
counselor	n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
practically	adv: almost or nearly
participate	v: to take part in something
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
auction	n: a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder; a process of selling goods or property through competitive bidding
violin	n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
narrow-minded	adj: having a limited or closed-minded perspective; lacking tolerance or acceptance of different or opposing views or ideas
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
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
sob	v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
ingrained	adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
immediately	adv: now or without delay
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
millennial	adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
ordeal	n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
humanist	n: a person who is concerned with the welfare and rights of all human beings; one who believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every person and stresses the importance of human values and ethical principles
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
rooftop	n: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group