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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
deft	adj: skillful or clever in one’s movements or actions; nimble or agile; demonstrating dexterity or expertness
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
enthrall	v: to capture or hold someone’s attention or interest completely; to captivate or fascinate
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
typography	n: the art or process of printing with type; the design, layout, and arrangement of printed material, including text and images
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
blunt	adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
yin	n: in Chinese philosophy, the feminine or passive principle characterized as darkness and the moon and associated with softness, wetness, and cold
yang	n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
colorless	adj: lacking color; without hue or distinction; uninteresting or bland
recall	v: to remember something
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
underneath	adv: under or below something else
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
intersect	v: to meet or cross one another
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
vernacular	n: a language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
hilarious	adj: extremely funny
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
skinny	adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
misrepresent	v: to present a false or misleading interpretation or impression of something or someone
react	v: to take action in response to something
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
prurient	adj: characterized by a lurid or obsessive fascination with sexual matters; having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters
rah-rah	adj: characterized by enthusiastic support, excitement, or encouragement, often associated with cheerleading or spirited displays of enthusiasm
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
scribble	v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
confidential	adj: intended to be kept secret
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
ratchet	n: a mechanical device with a toothed wheel that can rotate in only one direction used to transmit or control motion or to prevent backward movement
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
graft	n: a transplanted portion of tissue or skin, often taken from one part of the body and used to repair or replace damaged or missing tissue in another part; a corrupt or illegal means of acquiring wealth or power through illicit or unethical methods
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
high-rise	adj: describing a tall building or structure that has many floors or levels above the ground, often used to describe residential or commercial buildings in urban areas with multiple stories
midtown	n: the central area of a city or town, typically a busy commercial or business district
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
zillion	n: an extremely large, indefinite number; a hyperbolic term used in informal language to describe a large or exaggerated quantity
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
off-putting	adj: causing someone to feel unpleasant, uncomfortable, or aversion; causing someone not to want to do or experience something
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
palatable	adj: having a pleasant or acceptable taste; pleasing or agreeable to the mind or senses; easily tolerated or accepted
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
girder	n: a large, horizontal, and structural beam, typically made of steel or concrete, that is used to support and reinforce a bridge, building, or other construction by providing strength and stability
compartment	n: a separate section or part of a larger enclosed space, such as a train carriage or a ship’s cabin
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
typewriter	n: a mechanical device used for writing, consisting of type keys that, when pressed, imprint ink onto paper or other writing material, mainly used before modern computers, printers, and word processors took over
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
delicatessen	n: a shop or restaurant that specializes in offering high-quality, ready-to-eat cuisine or food products, such as cheese, cured meat, salads, and sandwiches
dishearten	v: to cause someone to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; to discourage or demoralize
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
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
handshake	n: a greeting or form of introduction in which two people grasp each other’s hands and briefly grip and shake them; (of computer science) a process by which two devices or software applications establish a connection and exchange information to ensure that they can communicate effectively
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
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
misstep	n: a mistake or error in judgment or action, often resulting in an awkward or embarrassing situation; a misjudged or poorly executed step or movement
instantly	adv: immediately
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
unflattering	adj: not showing or representing someone or something in a favorable or attractive way
parody	n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
trademark	n: a name or symbol on a product that indicates it was made by a particular company and cannot be used without permission by other companies
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
unbearable	adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat