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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
borderline	adj: in a position or state of being almost but not quite something; on the edge or boundary of something
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
immigrate	v: to come to live permanently in a foreign country
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
satirical	adj: characterized by the use of criticism that ridicules human folly, vices, or weaknesses through humor, irony, or sarcasm
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
souvenir	n: an object, often a small item, that is kept as a reminder or memento of a person, place, or event; a keepsake
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
impermeable	adj: not allowing liquids or gases to pass through; impervious to penetration or infiltration
drawbridge	n: a bridge that can be raised or lowered to allow ships or boats to pass through a waterway or canal; a type of bridge that is hinged and can be opened or closed to allow traffic to pass over a moat or other obstacle
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
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
arcane	adj: mysterious or known only by a select few
overly	adv: to a greater degree than is appropriate or desirable
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
catapult	n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
bale	n: a large bundle of goods such as cotton, hay, or paper; a bundle of goods used to weigh a product, especially wool, hay, etc
marijuana	n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
cannonball	n: a large metal or stone ball shot or fired from a cannon
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
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
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
volleyball	n: a game played by two teams of six players, in which a ball is hit back and forth over a raised net to ground the ball on the opposing team’s side of the court
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
backstop	n: a barrier or obstacle used to prevent something from proceeding past a certain point; a person or position that serves as protection or support in case of difficulty or failure
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
entirely	adv: completely
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
xylophone	n: a musical instrument consisting of a series of wooden bars of different lengths that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones; a percussion instrument that is commonly used in orchestras, bands, and music ensembles
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
percussion	n: the section of an orchestra or band that plays instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines; the action of striking something to produce a sound
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
teeter	v: to move or balance unsteadily, often in a way that suggests instability or danger; to waver or vacillate between two positions, opinions, or attitudes
totter	v: to move unsteadily or falteringly, as if about to fall; to sway or wobble from side to side; to be on the verge of collapse
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
fulcrum	n: the support or point of support around which a lever pivots or turns; a crucial or pivotal point or element
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
frost	n: a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing; weather cold enough to cause freezing
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
mend	v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
mow	v: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
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
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
stranded	adj: left in a difficult or helpless position without access to help or resources; unable to move or proceed
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
pigtail	n: a hairstyle consisting of two braids of hair, one on each side of the head, that are tied at the end with a ribbon or elastic band and hang down behind the ears or shoulders; a short length of cord or wire that has been twisted or coiled to resemble a pigtail
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
silhouette	n: an outline of a solid object that you see against a light background; a drawing of the outline of an object filled in with some uniform color
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation