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Word	Meaning	Advanced
boast	v: to talk about someone’s accomplishments, wealth, or abilities excessively with undue pride and self-satisfaction
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
thanksgiving	n: an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, typically observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. and on the second Monday in October in Canada, that commemorates the giving of thanks for the blessings of the previous year
agnostic	n: a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god
cashier	n: an employee responsible for handling transactions, such as payments or returns, in a store or other business
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
barista	n: a person who works in a coffee shop or café, typically making and serving coffee and other hot beverages
upbeat	adj: positive, optimistic, or enthusiastic in attitude or outlook; having a lively or energetic rhythm or tempo, especially in music
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
caffeine	n: a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and other beverages and that is used to increase alertness and improve mental and physical performance
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
vend	v: to sell or offer for sale, especially as a street vendor or in a small shop
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
fertilizer	n: a natural or chemical substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
slurp	v: to eat, drink, or consume with a loud or messy sucking noise; to make a loud or messy sucking noise while eating, drinking, or consuming
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
maple	n: a tall tree with five-pointed leaves that turn brilliant crimson or yellow in the fall that grows in the northern region
syrup	n: a sweet, thick liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit, spices, or other ingredients
sip	v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
acidity	n: the level of acid content in a substance or environment; the quality of being sour or tart; sharpness or harshness in taste or manner
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
aroma	n: a distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often of a specific food, plant, or object
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
musky	adj: having a strong, earthy smell that is often reminiscent of musk or moss
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
hexagon	n: a six-sided polygon with six angles and six sides of equal length
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
indentation	n: a cut, gap, or mark on the surface of something; the space left between the margin and the start of an indented line
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
frenzy	n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
crank	n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
grumpy	adj: easily annoyed or irritable; inclined to complain or show dissatisfaction, often in an ill-tempered way
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
hairpin	n: a U-shaped or V-shaped piece of metal, plastic, or other material used for securing or holding hair in place; a sharp bend or curve in a road, often a hairpin turn, where the direction changes abruptly and sharply
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
fair-trade	n: a movement that promotes fair payment and working conditions for producers in developing nations, typically in the context of international trade
pickup	n: a type of vehicle with an open-air cargo bed at the back used for transporting goods or equipment; the act of collecting or gathering someone or something from a particular location; a warrant to take someone into custody
export	v: to send goods or services to another country for sale; to transfer electronic data out of a database or document in a format that other programs can use
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
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
improve	v: to make or become better
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
upsurge	n: a sudden and significant increase, a rise, or surge in something, especially in intensity or frequency
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
jingoistic	adj: characterized by extreme patriotism and aggressive foreign policy; advocating for the use of military force or aggressive action to advance national interests
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
complacent	adj: satisfied with the status quo and not wishing to make changes
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
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
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder