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Word	Meaning	Advanced
resume	v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
automated	adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor
sage	n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
immersion	n: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
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
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
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
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
repository	n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
peon	n: a person of low social status or low-wage worker, often doing menial or unskilled labor; historically, a person in Spanish America held in servitude to work on large estates or in mines
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
congruent	adj: in agreement or harmony with something; having the same shape and size, often used in mathematics
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
ahold	adv: to take hold of something, to grasp firmly
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
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
impossibility	n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done
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
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
precarious	adj: not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
murky	adj: dark and gloomy or difficult to see through
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
unfounded	adj: not based on good evidence or reason; without foundation or justification
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
tugboat	n: a small, powerful boat used mainly for towing or pushing larger vessels, typically in ports or narrow waterways
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
stormy	adj: marked by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; characterized by tumultuous or rough emotions, particularly in a relationship or situation
windy	adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance
wetsuit	n: a close-fitting garment that covers the torso, arms, and legs and is designed to keep the wearer warm and dry, especially when participating in water sports
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
kayak	n: a small, narrow boat traditionally used by the Inuit people for hunting and fishing, which has a covered deck and is propelled using a double-bladed paddle
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
pep	n: energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness; (verb) to give someone energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
aquatic	adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
thaw	v: to become less rigid or hostile; to melt, soften, or become more friendly
flail	v: to wave or swing something wildly or uncontrollably; to thrash or beat something with a flail (= a type of farm tool used for threshing, which is the process of separating grains from their husks)
sip	v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
limp	adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
plop	n: a short and soft sound like that of a small object dropping into water without a splash; (verb) drop with the sound of something falling into water
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
fist	n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
increment	n: a regular increase in the amount of something, such as money; a process of becoming larger, longer, or more important
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
complacency	n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
dime	n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
hound	v: to persistently pursue, harass, or pressure someone or something, often in a negative or unwelcome way; (noun) a type of dog, often bred for hunting that has a keen sense of smell and is known for its persistence and tenacity
workout	n: a session of physical exercise or training
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
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
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
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
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation