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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
torch	n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle
flashlight	n: a portable electric light with a handle and a switch that can be turned on and off
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
preoccupation	n: the state or condition of thinking about something continuously or obsessively
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
charger	n: a device used to supply electricity to recharge a battery or power a device
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
pastry	n: a baked food made of flour, fat, water, and sometimes eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, used as a base or casing for sweet or savory dishes
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
breathless	adj: feeling or causing a lack of breath, often due to exertion or excitement; intense or exciting to the point of causing a feeling of breathlessness
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
indirect	adj: happening in addition to the main or intended aim, cause or result, often in a way that is not obvious; not following the shortest or straight way
embellish	v: to make something more beautiful, interesting, or attractive by adding decorative details or features; to exaggerate or enhance the truth or significance of something
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
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
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
timeframe	n: a period of time within which something is planned to be done or must be accomplished; a specified or estimated duration for completing a project or task
narrate	v: to tell a story or give an account of events, often in a chronological or logical sequence; to provide a voiceover or commentary for a film or other media
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
granular	adj: consisting of or resembling small grains or particles; having a rough, irregular texture or appearance
ream	n: a unit of measurement for the quantity of paper, usually equal to 500 sheets; a large quantity of something
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
comprehend	v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
picosecond	n: a unit of time that is equal to one trillionth (10^-12) of a second
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
awry	adv: in a wrong or crooked position; out of order; amiss
warp	v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
incessant	adj: continuing without interruption; constant, unceasing, or unremitting
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
repose	n: a state of rest, relaxation, or tranquility; a period of rest or sleep; composure or calmness; a state of being at ease; (verb) to rest or relax; to be situated or positioned
constantly	adv: all the time
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
parisian	adj: of or from Paris, France; characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
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
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
rift	n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
rupture	n: a break or tear in something, especially a bodily tissue or a physical object
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
simultaneous	adj: happening or being done at the same time
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
revise	v: to examine and make corrections or alterations to the idea, piece of writing, etc. to improve it
pest	n: a destructive insect or other animals that are harmful to crops, animals, or humans; someone or something that is annoying or troublesome
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
hyperlink	n: a reference or link in a digital document that a user can click or tap to go directly to a different location in the same document, or to an entirely different document or website
terrace	n: commonly paved outdoor space next to a house; a row of homes that were all constructed in the same design and shared dividing walls
Jovian	adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
increasingly	adv: more and more
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
encapsulate	v: to enclose or envelop something within a capsule or a membrane; to express or summarize the essence or core of something in a condensed form
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
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
sari	n: a garment worn primarily by women from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a length of fabric that is draped and wrapped around the body in various styles
cube	n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
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
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
cannibal	n: a person who eats the flesh or internal organs of other human beings, especially as a cultural or ritual practice
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
incompleteness	n: the state of being lacking or not finished; the condition of being partial or unfinished
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
ebb	n: the movement of the tide out to sea; low tide; (verb) to flow back or recede