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Word	Meaning	Advanced
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
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
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
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
rag	n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
voyage	n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
rebirth	n: the process of being reborn or starting anew, especially after a period of decline or stagnation
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
revere	v: to feel deep and profound respect or admiration for someone or something; to hold in high esteem
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
spontaneous	adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
storyline	n: the central narrative or plot of a story, often involving a series of events or conflicts that move the story forward; the overall structure or arc of a story
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
readily	adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
deception	n: the act of misleading or tricking someone, often by creating a false impression or concealing the truth; a fraudulent or dishonest action
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
computation	n: the act or process of calculating something, especially an answer or amount, by using a machine or calculator
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
conflicting	adj: incompatible or inconsistent with something else; in disagreement
astray	adv: away from the right path or direction
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
allied	adj: united or connected by a political or military agreement
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
sway	v: to move back and forth or side to side gently, often in response to external factors such as wind or water; to influence or persuade someone to do something; to control or dominate something
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
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
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
talisman	n: an object believed to bring good luck or protection to its owner, often worn as jewelry or carried on one’s person
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
pessimism	n: a tendency to see the worst in things and anticipate adverse outcomes; a belief that the world is generally bad or that something will go wrong more often than it will go right
fallacy	n: a mistaken belief, idea, or argument that is not supported by facts or evidence; a deceptive or misleading statement or belief
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
outsider	n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
bundle	n: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
heuristic	adj: relating to a trial-and-error method of problem-solving, often involving learning from one’s mistakes and using feedback to improve one’s approach; also used to describe a problem-solving method or approach that is practical, efficient, or intuitive
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
improve	v: to make or become better
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
hesitate	v: to pause decision before saying or doing something
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
agnostic	n: a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
portfolio	n: a collection of work, documents, or other materials that demonstrate a person’s skills, qualifications, or achievements; a collection of investments held by a person or organization
dogmatic	adj: characterized by strong and unwavering opinions or beliefs that are often expressed with force and without consideration for alternative viewpoints or evidence
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
unreasonable	adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
stubbornness	n: the trait of being unyielding, obstinate, or inflexible; a refusal to change one’s opinions or behavior despite pressure or persuasion
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
epistemology	n: a branch of philosophy that deals with knowledge and belief, including the nature and limits of knowledge, the sources and criteria of knowledge, and the justification of belief
incompleteness	n: the state of being lacking or not finished; the condition of being partial or unfinished
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place