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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
polo	n: a sport played on horseback in which two teams try to hit a ball through a goal using long-handled mallets
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
padlock	n: a portable lock used to fasten or secure something, typically with a U-shaped metal bar hinged at one end and secured by a detachable part, usually a key or combination
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
spar	v: to engage in boxing or other combat sports with a partner for practice or training purposes; to practice fighting or defending oneself using light blows or drills
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
tread	v: to step or walk on something
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
counterfeit	adj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
telltale	adj: revealing or betraying information or evidence; serving as a sign or indicator of something
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
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
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
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
pawn	n: a piece in the game of chess that can be moved only forward and captured only diagonally; (verb) leave as a guarantee in return for money
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
brake	n: a device used to slow or stop a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
scorpion	n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
canary	n: a small, typically yellow songbird that is often kept as a pet or used to denote the presence of gas or other hazards in a mine
cryptic	adj: having a hidden or obscure meaning or message; mysterious or puzzling in nature
advert	v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
alias	n: an assumed or false name often used to conceal one’s true identity; (adverb) as known or named at another time or place
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
alloy	n: a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
groom	v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
trademark	n: a name or symbol on a product that indicates it was made by a particular company and cannot be used without permission by other companies
yacht	n: a large, luxurious sailing vessel or motorboat that is often used for pleasure cruises, racing, or other leisure activities
unheard-of	adj: extraordinary or unprecedented, and therefore surprising or shocking
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
falsify	v: to alter or manipulate information, data, or evidence to deceive or mislead; to prove to be false or incorrect
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
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
thug	n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
invoice	n: a bill or statement of charges for goods or services provided, typically containing details such as quantity, price, and date of delivery or service
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
brochure	n: a small book or pamphlet advertising a product, service, or place of interest
underneath	adv: under or below something else
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
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
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
ammunition	n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
extremism	n: the holding of extreme political or religious views; actions or beliefs that fall outside of what is considered acceptable or reasonable
petty	adj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
proceeds	n: the money or profit earned from a particular activity or venture; the total amount collected from a sale or fundraiser
faraway	adj: located at a geographically distant place; remote or separated by distance; distant or not easily accessible
commuter	n: a person who regularly travels long distances between their home and place of work, typically by public transportation or car
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
cripple	v: to cause severe damage or injury that greatly impairs someone’s ability to function or move; to weaken or undermine
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
sunglasses	n: a pair of darkened glasses worn to protect the eyes from harsh sunlight or glare
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
overrun	v: to invade or occupy a place or territory by force, especially in large numbers; (noun) the act of taking control or overwhelming something or someone
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
checkout	n: the place in a store where customers pay for their purchases and receive a receipt; the process of paying for something and leaving a store or website
HTTP	n: (an abbreviation for “Hypertext Transfer Protocol”) a protocol used for transmitting and receiving information on the internet, commonly used in website addresses
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
tab	n: a small flap or strip of material attached to or projecting from something; the key on a typewriter or a word processor that causes a tabulation; a bill
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
generic	adj: not specific; not linked to a particular brand or product
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
afoot	adj: in progress; happening or being planned; on foot
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
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
scam	n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen