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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
culmination	n: the peak highest point or climax of something, especially happening after a long time
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
unsatisfying	adj: not fulfilling someone’s desires, expectations, or needs; incomplete or inadequate.
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
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
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
indoor	adj: located, happened, or used inside a building
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
soloist	n: a person who performs a solo, especially a solo musician or singer
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
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
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
unsurprising	adj: not surprising, and what was expected; able to be predicted
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
immediately	adv: now or without delay
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
rattle	v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
slab	n: a flat, rectangular piece of material, such as wood or concrete; often used to describe a large, heavy, or solid object or structure
granite	n: a tough, durable, and coarse-grained igneous rock often used in construction for buildings, monuments, and sculptures
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
friction	n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
smear	v: to spread or apply a substance thinly and unevenly over a surface; to slander or accuse someone falsely; (noun) a mark or blot made by smudging, typically a dirty or greasy one
foothold	n: a secure or reliable position in a particular situation, allowing for further progress or expansion; a firm grip or support on a surface
slippery	adj: difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is wet or smooth; not to be trusted
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
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
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
pant	v: to breathe quickly and shallowly, often because of exertion, excitement, or fear; to gasp or heave for breath
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
picnic	n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
barefoot	adj: without shoes or other foot coverings; wearing nothing on the feet
hard-core	n: a subgroup or subculture within a larger group or community that is characterized by a particularly intense, committed, or extreme set of practices, beliefs, or values
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
duly	adv: in a manner that is proper, appropriate, or expected; following the correct procedures, rules, or protocols
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
squeak	v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
ascend	v: to go or move upward; to become king or queen; to inherit something, such as a power
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
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
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
rehearse	v: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it
rappel	v: to descend a steep slope or vertical surface using a rope and a sliding device; to perform a controlled descent using such a device; (noun) the act of descending a cliff or other vertical drop by a double rope coiled around the body and fixed at a higher point
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
ingrained	adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
choreograph	v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
handheld	adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
karate	n: a Japanese martial art that emphasizes hand and foot strikes, blocks, and evasions, often using a combination of techniques to overpower an opponent, also seen as a form of self-defense and physical training
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
flexibility	n: the quality of changing or being changed easily according to new conditions or situations
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
muesli	n: a breakfast food consisting of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, often eaten with milk or yogurt
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
strenuous	adj: requiring or showing great energy, effort, or exertion; physically or mentally demanding; characterized by vigorous activity
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
hesitation	n: the act of pausing or being slow before saying or doing something, especially because you feel uncertain or nervous
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
hesitant	adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
swoop	v: to rapidly or forcefully descend upon something or someone from a great height or distance; to rush or pounce upon
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor