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Word	Meaning	Advanced
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
hysteria	n: a state of extreme excitement, fear, or anger that cannot be controlled
ancestry	n: the family or the ethnic descent that you come from
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
outright	adj: completely; completely and without reservation; without any attempt at concealment
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
desolate	adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
blister	n: a small, fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by friction, burning, or other skin irritation; can also refer to a similar bubble found in other materials; (verb) to become covered with blisters or to cause blisters to form; to criticize or rebuke severely
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
sultry	adj: hot, humid, and oppressively close; having a certain sensuality or sexual allure
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
driveway	n: a private road leading from a street or road to a house or garage, typically providing access for vehicles
bayonet	n: a long, sharp-edged weapon, typically a knife or blade, attached to the muzzle end of a rifle or similar firearm, used for close combat, allowing soldiers to engage in hand-to-hand combat after firing their weapons if necessary
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
stomp	v: to walk heavily and noisily, often with a rhythmical sound; to dance with a rhythmical step
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
lug	v: to carry or drag something with effort; to pull something along with a sudden or jerky motion
duffel	n: a large cylindrical bag, usually made of cloth or canvas, used for carrying personal belongings, especially during travel or sports activities
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
sentry	n: a person assigned to stand guard and keep watch, often at a military post, entrance, or other strategic location, whose role is to observe and protect against potential threats or dangers
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
barrack	v: to provide accommodations or housing, often for military personnel or sports teams; to spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a large building or group of buildings that provide temporary housing for soldiers or other military personnel
latrine	n: a public or communal toilet, usually located outdoors or in the military, camping, or other semi-permanent settings
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
grotesque	adj: bizarre or fantastic in shape, appearance, or character; fantastic; bizarre
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
skid	v: to slide or slip on a surface, especially in an uncontrolled or unsafe manner; to come to a sudden halt or stop with a scraping or sliding noise; (noun) a sliding or slipping motion of a vehicle, usually sideways or out of control, due to a loss of traction with the road surface
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
derelict	adj: abandoned or neglectful; failing to fulfill one’s duties or responsibilities
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
stench	n: a strong or unpleasant odor; a foul or nauseating smell
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
inalienable	adj: unable to be taken away, surrendered, or transferred to someone else; inherent and cannot be lost or given away
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
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
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
patriotism	n: love and loyalty to one’s country
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
categorize	v: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
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
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
abrogate	v: to repeal, revoke, or annul a law, agreement, or obligation, often through official means or legal process; to abolish or cancel something that was previously in effect
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
valor	n: courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; heroic qualities or actions
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
casualty	n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim
proportionally	adv: in a way that corresponds in size, amount, or degree to change in something else
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
Gothic	adj: of or relating to a style of architecture and art characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, popular in Europe in the 12th-16th centuries
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
hillside	n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
impregnable	adj: impossible to enter, capture, or defeat; difficult to argue against or resist
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
battalion	n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
stalemate	n: a situation in which neither side of a conflict or dispute can make progress or gain an advantage, typically resulting in a deadlock or impasse
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
handheld	adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go
ravine	n: a deep, narrow gorge or valley with steep sides, often carved by the flow of water or a landslide
silent	adj: without any or little sound
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
decor	n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
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
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
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
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree