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Word	Meaning	Advanced
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
phonetic	adj: of or relating to speech sounds or scientific study of speech sound
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
etymology	n: the study of the origin and history of words, including changes in meaning and form over time; the history of a particular word or phrase
silent	adj: without any or little sound
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
differentiate	v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
gent	n: a polite or formal term used to refer to a man, particularly one who is gentle or refined in manners or behavior; short for a gentleman
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
pliant	adj: easily bent, flexible, or adaptable; easily influenced or manipulated; willing to comply or acquiesce
childlike	adj: resembling or characteristic of a child, particularly in being innocent, trusting, or naive
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
upbringing	n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
punctuate	v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
conform	v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
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
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
thoughtless	adj: lacking consideration for others; inconsiderate; not reflecting on one’s actions or words; showing a lack of thought or intelligence
insistence	n: the act or an instance of demanding or saying something clearly; persistence
pester	v: to trouble or annoy someone by asking them something repeatedly
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
misplace	v: to put something in the wrong place or lose it temporarily
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
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
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
hassle	n: something inconvenient, annoying, or troublesome; a difficult or irritating experience or situation
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
giraffe	n: a tall African mammal with a very long neck and legs, typically with distinctive brownish-yellow fur and dark patches; an animal often found in zoos and wildlife preserves
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
mod	n: a modification or alteration, typically one made to improve something or increase its functionality; a British teenager or young adult in the 1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
stealth	n: the quality of remaining hidden or undetected; the ability to move or act with great secrecy and subtlety
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
spontaneously	adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
lexicon	n: all the words and phrases of a particular language or branch of knowledge, such as nautical or medical
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
impeccable	adj: without flaw or fault; perfect or flawless; incapable of doing wrong or making mistakes; of the highest quality or standards
slack	adj: lacking in tension or firmness; loose or not tight; having a relaxed or lazy attitude
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
homonym	n: a word that sounds or is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning; words that are pronounced or written identically but have different definitions
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
dispel	v: to remove something, especially a feeling of fear, doubt, and false idea
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
impede	v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
improve	v: to make or become better
purge	v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge