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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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lifelong | adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life | |
pole | n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something | |
graduated | adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
candlelight | n: light provided by a candle or candles | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
cobalt | n: a lustrous, hard, silver-white element with the symbol Co that is often used in alloys, batteries, and pigments and is essential for certain biological processes in humans and other organisms | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
clarity | n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
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 | |
appreciative | adj: expressing or feeling gratitude or admiration; showing recognition or understanding of the value or significance of something; receptive or responsive to something with pleasure or enjoyment | |
oddly | adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar | |
crave | v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
sift | v: to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh in a frame) to remove lumps or large particles | |
slideshow | n: a presentation of a series of images, typically with accompanying music, that can be displayed on a computer or other device | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
intimidate | v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
stoic | adj: calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations; (noun) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno | |
hurricane | n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour) | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
sweep | v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly | |
rubble | n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
anew | adv: in a new or different way | |
hamlet | n: a small village or settlement, often without a church | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
speculate | v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence | |
on-demand | adj: available as needed or requested, often referring to products or services that can be accessed or delivered instantly or with minimal delay | |
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 | |
sociologist | n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
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 | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
precise | adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited | |
override | v: to use one’s authority or power to cancel or disregard something, especially a decision or rule made by someone else | |
headquarter | n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
trampoline | n: a strong fabric sheet attached by springs to a frame, used for bouncing on | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
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 | |
yoga | n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation | |
engine | n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose | |
empirical | adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic | |
meditation | n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
intelligence | n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons | |
silicon | n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers | |
valley | n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river | |
eloquent | adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively | |
spokesperson | n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public | |
smartphone | n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
observe | v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion | |
sabbatical | n: a period of leave granted to a person for rest, travel, or other pursuits, often in academia or other professions | |
offline | adj: not connected to the internet | |
proportion | n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole | |
commandment | n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority | |
adjective | n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
domain | n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
urgent | adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
foist | v: to impose something unwanted or unwelcome on someone, often by deceit or trickery; to pass off or palm off something as genuine or valuable when it is not | |
exhaustion | n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
blessing | n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune | |
remake | v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work | |
midnight | n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
avenue | n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
backstreet | adj: located in a less prominent or central area of a city or town, often associated with poorer or seedier neighborhoods or establishments | |
exert | v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
gravitational | adj: relating to or caused by gravity (= the force that attracts objects towards one another) | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
encircle | v: to form a circle or ring around something or someone; to surround or encompass something or someone completely | |
shrine | n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
advancement | n: the development, improvement, or progress of something | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
diversion | n: a change of direction or course; the act of redirecting attention or activity to a different topic or task; a form of entertainment or pastime that provides a temporary distraction or relief | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
meadow | n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay | |
nasty | adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
veer | v: to change direction suddenly or sharply; to turn or swerve from one course or direction to another | |
freeway | n: a major highway designed for high-speed traffic, with no stoplights or grade crossings and having interchanges or access roads to other highways | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
livelihood | n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc. | |
commotion | n: a state of confused and noisy disturbance | |
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 | |
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. | |
monitor | v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time | |
calm | adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves | |
impart | v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
scroll | n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
heartthrob | n: a person, especially a celebrity, who is widely admired and considered attractive, often causing strong romantic or infatuated feelings among their admirers | |
monk | n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience | |
mount | v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone | |
zen | n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
deliberately | adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
intimacy | n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
noisy | adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound | |
canvas | n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on | |
acceleration | n: a rate of increase in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with respect to time | |
exhilarating | adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
luxurious | adj: characterized by or affording something excessively expensive; rich and comfortable | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
vacation | n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something |