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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
lexicography	n: the practice, study, or skill of compiling dictionaries; the art, process, or profession of writing, editing, or compiling dictionaries
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
granite	n: a tough, durable, and coarse-grained igneous rock often used in construction for buildings, monuments, and sculptures
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
perk	n: an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job
lexicographer	n: a person who compiles or edits dictionaries, often by studying and documenting the meanings, origins, and usage of words and phrases
dactyl	n: a metrical foot in poetry consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables; (of Greek and Latin poetry) a long syllable followed by two short syllables
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
needle	n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
snug	adj: comfortably warm and cozy; fitting tightly and comfortably; compact and efficient in design
whistle	v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
modernity	n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture
virtually	adv: almost completely
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
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
propulsion	n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
steampunk	n: a subgenre of science fiction or fantasy that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery and Victorian fashion
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
pertain	v: to be relevant or applicable to a particular subject or situation; to belong to or be connected with something
hedgehog	n: a small, spiny mammal that rolls itself into a ball for protection when threatened; a person who is solitary, introverted, and lacks social skills, often displaying sharp or prickly behavior
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
replicate	v: to make an exact copy of something; to repeat a process or experiment to confirm the results
improve	v: to make or become better
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
butt	v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
nightclub	n: (also “nightspot”) a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
inexorable	adj: describing a process or situation that is impossible to stop, prevent, or change; relentless, unyielding, or unstoppable in force or effect
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
megafauna	n: a term used to describe large animals that lived during the Pleistocene epoch, such as mammoths, mastodons, and saber-toothed tigers, and that are now extinct
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
writ	n: a written legal order or command
screwdriver	n: a tool used for turning screws, typically consisting of a handle and a metal rod with a flattened tip that fits into the slot on the head of a screw; a popular cocktail made with vodka and orange juice
sledgehammer	n: a large, heavy hammer typically used for breaking up rock, concrete, or other hard materials
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
touched	adj: affected emotionally or mentally; moved; showing a slight change or alteration
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
eyeball	n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
abridge	v: to shorten or condense a book, a play, a speech, etc., while maintaining its essence
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
polysemy	n: the condition of having multiple meanings or interpretations, often referring to words or symbols that can have different associated meanings in different contexts or situations
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
badger	n: a small, burrowing mammal with short legs and a distinctive striped face; a person or thing that persistently annoys or bothers someone; (verb) to pester or harass someone persistently, typically with a series of annoying requests, questions, or demands
burrow	v: to excavate a hole or make a tunnel in the ground by digging, typically for use as a dwelling of an animal
pleat	n: a fold or crease made in cloth or paper by doubling or bending over one part of it and pressing it down; a ridge or a raised line on a surface
Elizabethan	n: pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603); relating to the culture, literature, and history of that time period
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
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
miscellaneous	adj: consisting of various types or elements that are not easily categorized or organized; having no specific purpose or theme
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
lumpy	adj: having many small bumps, irregularities, or unevenness; forming or consisting of small lumps
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
amateur	adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
ornithologist	n: a person who studies, observes or is an expert in the scientific field of ornithology, which is the study of birds
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
electroplate	v: to coat or cover an object with a layer of metal, typically by using an electric current; to apply a thin metallic layer onto a surface for decorative or protective purposes
comet	n: a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that goes around the sun
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
collector	n: a person who collects or gathers objects as a hobby or for personal interest; someone who accumulates or acquires a specific type of item
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
provenance	n: the origin, source, or history of something, particularly relating to an object or work of art; the documentation or record of the ownership and history of a valuable item
synecdoche	n: a figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or vice versa; using a specific word or phrase to refer to a larger concept or group
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
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.
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.