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Word	Meaning	Advanced
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
gigantic	adj: extremely large
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
cassette	n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings
vinyl	n: a synthetic resin or plastic material that can be molded into various shapes and forms, particularly used in construction, furniture, and record production
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
rum	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane or molasses, often aged and typically with a sweet, rich, or spicy flavor
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
oddball	n: a person or thing that is strange, eccentric, or unique in a peculiar way; an unconventional or eccentric individual
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
obsessive	adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
maniac	adj: behaving in an extremely wild or violent way; (noun) a person who is extremely enthusiastic about or devoted to a particular thing
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
grail	n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
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
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
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
folklore	n: traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and songs of a community, passed down orally
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
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
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
jukebox	n: a machine that plays recorded music when a selection is made by inserting coins or tokens, typically found in bars, restaurants, and other public places in the past
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
flea	n: a small, agile, wingless, and parasitic insect that feeds on the blood of mammals and birds
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
inspect	v: to look at someone or something closely, usually to examine their condition or to detect flaws
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
turntable	n: a revolving plate or platform used for rotating objects, particularly a device used for playing vinyl records that rotates the record at a constant speed while a needle reads the grooves to produce sound
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
instantly	adv: immediately
backstory	n: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
reissue	v: to print or produce something again or anew
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
remaster	v: to modify, enhance, or improve the quality of a previously recorded audio or video work, typically by using more advanced technology or techniques; (noun) the process of adjusting the audio levels, cleaning up noise or imperfections, and optimizing overall sound or picture quality
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
rarity	n: the condition or trait of being unusual; something that is unusual
oblivion	n: the state of being completely forgotten or unknown; the state of being unconscious or unaware; the condition of being destroyed, wiped out, or erased from existence
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
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
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
trumpet	n: a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone; (verb) to announce or praise loudly or publicly
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
musicology	n: the study of music as a scholarly discipline typically focuses on issues related to the history, theory, and cultural context of music
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
sanity	n: the state of being mentally sound, healthy, and rational
madden	v: to make someone extremely angry or irritated, often to the point of losing control or rationality; to become irrational or frenzied with anger or frustration
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
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
hinder	v: to make it difficult for someone to do something; to limit the development of something
browse	v: to shop around in a leisurely and casual way; to look through a book, magazine, Internet, etc., casually and randomly, without seeking anything in particular; (of an animal) to feed on plants
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
takeaway	n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
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
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
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
autobiography	n: a written account of someone’s own life, written by that person
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet