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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
quake	v: to shake or vibrate violently and for a short time
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
malaise	n: a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
relish	v: to enjoy or take pleasure in; to taste with appreciation
emancipation	n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
mockery	n: the act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or mocking manner
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
flare	v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
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
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
fishy	adj: suspicious or untrustworthy; having the qualities or taste of fish
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
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
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
immortality	n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
continental	adj: of or relating to a continent (= one of the earth’s large landmasses)
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
vulgar	adj: not having sophistication or good taste; making explicit and offensive references to sex or bodily functions
demagogue	n: a political leader who gains power and popularity by appealing to people’s emotions, prejudices, and biases, often by making false and misleading claims
prologue	n: an introduction to a literary work, typically one that sets the background or provides explanations of the events that follow
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
guru	n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
novelty	n: the quality of being new, attractive, and unusual
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
kaleidoscope	n: a toy or optical instrument made up of mirrors and pieces of colored glass or plastic, which produce changing patterns and images when rotated; a constantly changing succession of different things or events
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
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
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
hospitable	adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests
concede	v: to acknowledge or admit the truth or existence of something often reluctantly
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
bonus	n: an extra amount of money that is added to payment as a present or reward for good work
discount	n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
gruel	n: a thin, often watery, and bland porridge-like food made by boiling cereal grains or breadcrumbs in water or milk; a simple and unappetizing dish
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
erratic	adj: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or predictable behavior; unpredictable or inconsistent in movement, behavior, or quality
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
inheritance	n: the money, property, etc., that someone gives you when they die; (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from ancestors
obfuscate	v: to make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand; to intentionally obscure or muddle information
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
spruce	n: a type of evergreen tree with short, stiff needles and small cones, often used as a decorative or ornamental tree; (adjective) neat, clean, or tidy in appearance
seamless	adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
condescend	v: to behave or speak in a way that shows feelings of superiority or patronizing towards others; to do something that is considered beneath one’s dignity or status
dogmatic	adj: characterized by strong and unwavering opinions or beliefs that are often expressed with force and without consideration for alternative viewpoints or evidence
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
inexplicable	adj: unable to be explained, understood, or accounted for; mysterious or puzzling
demagoguery	n: the practice of gaining power or influence through impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of a group rather than through rational or factual argument; the use of manipulative or inflammatory rhetoric to sway public opinion
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
resentment	n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly
unheard	adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
roundup	n: a systematic gathering or collection of things, animals, or people; a large-scale operation conducted by law enforcement officials to arrest or detain a number of individuals; a type of article or report that summarizes information on a particular topic
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
secession	n: the act of withdrawing or breaking away from a larger organization or group, particularly a political body or a larger country or state; the process of becoming separate or independent
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
redemption	n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
vengeful	adj: feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge; vindictive
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
revenge	n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution
tempt	v: to make someone want to do or have something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
amusement	n: the state or experience of finding something humorous or entertaining
impersonal	adj: lacking personal warmth or feeling; not influenced by personal feelings or individual characteristics; relating to an object or concept rather than a specific person
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
purge	v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
ominous	adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding
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
shimmer	v: to shine with a soft, flickering light; to reflect light in a wavering or twinkling way; to glimmer or glisten
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
neon	n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful