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Word	Meaning	Advanced
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
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
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
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
fixate	v: to focus one’s attention or become overly obsessed with someone or something; to become mentally obsessed or preoccupied with a particular idea, thought, or image
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
standstill	n: a complete halt in movement or activity, especially due to an obstruction or lack of resources
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
momentum	n: the force or power that is gained by a moving object; a strength or impetus gained through a process of development or activity
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
artery	n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc.
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
voyeur	n: a person who gains sexual pleasure from watching others, often in secret or without their knowledge or consent; a person who enjoys observing others in a non-sexual manner for personal enjoyment or curiosity
gory	adj: involving or characterized by bloodshed, violence, or gruesomeness; exceedingly bloody, horrifying, or graphic
replace	v: to take the place of something
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
mixed-race	adj: describing a person whose ancestry includes people from two or more different races or ethnicities; describing a social or cultural context that embraces or represents people from different racial or ethnic backgrounds
outcry	n: a strong expression of public protest, anger, or dissent
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
doorway	n: an opening in a wall for a door to fit into
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
titillation	n: the act of exciting or stimulating someone or something, often in a sexual way; a state of arousal or excitement
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
bombardment	n: a continuous attack with bombs or other missiles
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
tease	v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing
incite	v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
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
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
fuss	n: a state of agitation or excitement; an angry disturbance
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
writ	n: a written legal order or command
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
publicize	v: to make information or news publicly known or communicated, to promote or spread awareness of
filthy	adj: dirty or unclean, often to an extreme or offensive degree; morally offensive or obscene
tabloid	adj: relating to a type of newspaper or journalism that focuses on sensational and often trivial stories and headlines; (noun) a type of newspaper or magazine that typically features sensational or scandalous stories and headlines, often with a focus on celebrity gossip or other entertainment news
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
hyperbole	n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
wheedle	v: to persuade or obtain something through flattery, coaxing, or subtle manipulation; to cajole or sweet-talk someone into doing something
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
shutter	n: a hinged or sliding panel, typically made of wood or metal, that can be closed to cover or protect a window or opening; a device that controls the opening and closing of a camera lens, allowing light to enter for a specific duration
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
wig	n: a head covering made of synthetic or real hair worn for a variety of reasons, including as a fashion accessory, to conceal hair loss or baldness, or as part of a costume
makeup	n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
disclaim	v: to deny any responsibility or connection with something; to renounce or give up any claim to something
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
guru	n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
laden	adj: heavily loaded or burdened
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
inconclusive	adj: without any significant results or proof or decision
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
conclusive	adj: serving to settle an issue or put an end to doubt or uncertainty; irrefutable and leaves no room for doubt
thatch	n: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
sauna	n: a small room or enclosure designed to be heated to high temperatures and used for bathing and relaxation, often featuring a stove, rocks, and steam
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
humorous	adj: characterized by humor; funny, amusing, or entertaining; causing laughter or mirth
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
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
accessible	adj: capable of being reached, easily got, or seen
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
constantly	adv: all the time
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip