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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
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) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
throe	n: a severe or intense spasm of pain, such as a pang of childbirth or the spasms of a dying person; a period of intense stress or difficulty
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
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
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
metropolitan	adj: of or relating to a large city or a city that is considered to be the cultural or economic center of a region or country
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
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
decorative	adj: serving to make something look more attractive or pretty; embellishing
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
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
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
repulsion	n: a feeling of intense disgust or dislike; a physical force that resists the approach or contact of two objects
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
distaste	n: a feeling that someone something is unpleasant or unacceptable
vulgar	adj: not having sophistication or good taste; making explicit and offensive references to sex or bodily functions
nouveau	adj: new, something new or newly arrived, especially a new fashion or trend
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
anathema	n: a person or thing that is detested or loathed; a curse
sprig	n: a small stem or shoot of a plant, usually with leaves or flowers attached
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
flounce	v: to move or go exaggeratedly or ostentatiously, typically accompanied by flailing or exaggerated movements; to move forcefully or clumsily with sudden motions
spangle	v: to decorate or adorn something with small, sparkling objects, such as sequins or glitter; to cover or sprinkle with shiny or lustrous spots or highlights; (noun) a small, thin, often circular piece of glittering metal or other material, used especially to decorate garments
vase	n: a container, typically ornamental, for holding flowers or other decorative objects
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
niece	n: a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
practically	adv: almost or nearly
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
ballerina	n: a female ballet (= a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing) dancer
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
eyelash	n: any of the short hairs that grow around the eyes
tusk	n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging
majestic	adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
quintessence	n: the perfect example of a quality or class
deplorable	adj: deserving strong condemnation or censure; shocking, shameful, or very bad
aristocracy	n: a group of persons with high social status
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
porcelain	n: a ceramic material that is formed by heating a mixture of clay and other substances to high temperatures, resulting in a hard, smooth, white, and translucent material that is often used in the manufacture of dishes, vases, and other decorative objects
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
paroxysm	n: a sudden, uncontrollable outburst or spasm, often referring to a sudden fit of emotion or a violent episode of a medical condition such as a seizure or a convulsion
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
sculptural	adj: relating to or resembling sculpture (= a three-dimensional work of art); having a three-dimensional quality or appearance
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
disposed	adj: inclined or willing to do something
gilding	n: the act or process of applying a thin layer of gold (or gold-like substance) to an object or surface, often for decorative purposes
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
kiln	n: an oven or furnace used for baking, drying, or firing clay, pottery, bricks, or other materials; typically made of brick or refractory material and heated with wood, coal, or gas
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
candlelight	n: light provided by a candle or candles
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
uneven	adj: not level or flat; not balanced or symmetrical
glitter	v: to shine with bright, sparkling light; to reflect light in a way that sparkles and shines
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
firework	n: a device that produces a colorful display of light and sound when it is ignited
encapsulate	v: to enclose or envelop something within a capsule or a membrane; to express or summarize the essence or core of something in a condensed form
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
orient	v: to position or adjust someone or something for a particular purpose; (noun) the countries of Asia
opioid	n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
escapist	adj: tending to or providing an escape from reality, particularly through the use of fantasy, imagination, or entertainment
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
extraneous	adj: irrelevant or unrelated to the subject at hand; not essential or necessary; coming from or existing outside of something
ornament	n: a decoration or embellishment that adds beauty or enhances the appearance of something, especially a Christmas tree or a piece of jewelry
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
bourgeois	n: a member of the middle class, typically with conservative or conformist attitudes or values; a person who seeks material wealth or social status through conventional means; a person concerned with conventional, materialistic pursuits
aristocratic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy (= the most powerful class of society); noble or aristocratic in manner or appearance
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
sabbatical	n: a period of leave granted to a person for rest, travel, or other pursuits, often in academia or other professions
orthodontics	n: a branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and facial irregularities, particularly those related to the misalignment of teeth and jaws; the use of various devices, including braces and retainers, to correct such irregularities and improve oral and facial function and appearance
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
redolent	adj: having a strong or pleasant fragrance or smell; evocative or suggestive of something
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
shard	n: a small, sharp piece of something that has been broken, especially a material like glass, pottery, or metal
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
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
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
adorn	v: to make something or somebody more attractive or beautiful
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
breech	n: a fetal position in which the baby’s buttocks or feet are positioned to descend through the birth canal first, as opposed to the typical head-first position; the part of a firearm behind the barrel, including the chamber, bolt, and feeding mechanism; a person’s buttocks
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
munchkin	n: a child, especially affectionately or playfully; a short person, typically used in a lighthearted or humorous manner
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully