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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
prosthetic	adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant
penchant	n: a strong and habitual liking or preference for something or someone
liquor	n: an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented, such as whiskey or gin; alcohol, in general
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
parrot	n: a tropical bird with a curved beak and the ability to mimic sounds, often kept as a pet and trained to copy the human voice
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
fantastically	adv: in a manner that is extremely or unbelievably good, impressive, or bizarre; in a fanciful or imaginative way
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
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
chopstick	n: a pair of thin, tapered sticks used in East Asian cultures to pick up and eat food
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
elbow	n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
immediately	adv: now or without delay
arduous	adj: requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring, often involving physical or mental labor
dividend	n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
rudimentary	adj: relating to basic facts or principles; fundamental
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
disproportionate	adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
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
perpendicular	adj: forming, situated at, or being at a right angle to a given line or plane; upright or vertical; at right angles to the horizon
sideways	adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
staircase	n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
able-bodied	adj: having a healthy and strong body capable of physical activities; not suffering from physical disabilities that limit movement or strength
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
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
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
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
undertaking	n: a task, business, assignment, or project, especially one that is essential or challenging
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
hindrance	n: an obstacle or barrier that prevents progress or interferes with accomplishing a task or goal
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
dwelling	n: a house or place that someone is living in
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
inadvisable	adj: not suitable or worthwhile as a course of action; ill-advised or unwise
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
meticulous	adj: cautious and precise; paying great attention to detail
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
inaccessible	adj: unable to travel to or reach; not available
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
hone	v: to sharpen or perfect something; to improve a skill or ability through practice
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
slot	n: a long, narrow opening or groove, typically one that is cut into a hard material, that is designed to receive and hold an object in place
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
ultimatum	n: a final demand or proposal presented by one party to another, usually with a threat of serious consequences if the terms are not met
astute	adj: having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and to act accordingly; mentally sharp or clever; showing practical wisdom or shrewdness
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
salient	adj: most noticeable or important; striking
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
blip	n: a sudden and small, and typically temporary, change or deviation from a general trend
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
imbue	v: to inspire or permeate something or someone with a particular feeling or quality; to saturate or fill something with a specific color, taste, or smell
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
dormant	adj: in a state of temporary inactivity, rest, or sleep; not growing or progressing but capable of doing so under the right circumstances
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
rewire	v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
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