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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
siren	n: a device that emits a loud, piercing sound, typically used as a warning or to get attention; historically, a creature in Greek mythology whose enchanting voice would lure sailors toward danger
enchant	v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
unaffected	adj: not influenced or emotionally impacted by external factors or events; calm, composed, and emotionally stable
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
rehearse	v: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
untie	v: to unfasten or loosen a knot, tie, or fastening; to release or free something that has been tied or bound
knot	n: a tight interlacing of something such as rope or thread
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
hesitate	v: to pause decision before saying or doing something
rehearsal	n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
moron	n: (offensive and derogatory term) a person who is considered very foolish, stupid, or lacking intelligence or common sense
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
merciless	adj: showing no pity or compassion, cruel or without mercy; harsh and unforgiving
hilarity	n: extreme amusement or laughter; a state of being very funny or entertaining
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
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
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
gratification	n: the feeling of being pleased or satisfied as a result of achieving something or having something you want
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
villa	n: a large, luxurious country house in ancient Rome or a modern version of such a house
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
abstain	v: to choose not to do something, especially something that one wants to do
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
exertion	n: the act of using one’s energy, effort, or strength to achieve something; a physical or mental effort that produces a result
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
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
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
unequal	adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
trounce	v: to defeat decisively or overwhelmingly in a contest or competition; to beat or thrash severely; to thoroughly overpower or defeat someone or something
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
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
junk	n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition
unplug	v: to disconnect the plug of electrical equipment from the electricity supply
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
doctoral	adj: of or relating to doctorate (= the highest degree from a university) or the achievement of a doctorate
perish	v: to die or cease to exist; to suffer complete ruin or destruction; to decay or deteriorate
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
Nazi	n: a member or supporter of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and carried out a genocidal campaign against Jews and other marginalized groups; someone who subscribes to similar racist or authoritarian beliefs
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
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
nag	v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse
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
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
weasel	n: a small carnivorous mammal with a long and slender body, short legs, and a long and narrow head, known for its ability to hunt rodents and small animals; someone who behaves in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or cunning manner
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
nausea	n: a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that is often accompanied by an urge to vomit; a sensation of loathing or disgust
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
graphics	n: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc.
numerical	adj: relating to, expressed, or denoted by a number
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
retiring	adj: withdrawing from a position or activity, or becoming more secluded or reserved
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
advert	v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing
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
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
paycheck	n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
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
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
bald	adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair
disabuse	v: to free someone from a misconception, mistaken belief, or false impression; to correct someone’s understanding or perception of something
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone