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Word	Meaning	Advanced
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
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
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
preconceived	adj: (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand, especially without evidence for its truth or usefulness
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
residence	n: the fact or condition of living in a particular place; a home
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
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
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
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
checkpoint	n: a designated location or point along a route or journey where travelers are required to stop and undergo a security or documentation check
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
premier	adj: first in importance, order, or position; leading
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
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
filmmaking	n: the process or art of making movies
subsistence	n: the state or condition of being able to maintain or support oneself at a basic level, typically through food, shelter, and other vital necessities; the minimum resources required for survival
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
razzmatazz	n: a flashy or showy display or activity intended to attract attention or create excitement; flamboyant or ostentatious behavior or practices
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
entertaining	adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
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
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
suspense	n: a state of uncertain or anxious anticipation or waiting; a feeling of excitement or apprehension that arises from the uncertainty of an outcome
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
blockbuster	n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
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
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
arrest	v: to take into custody
sergeant	n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
cowboy	n: a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US; a person who behaves roughly or recklessly, typically a man; a skilled ranch worker who is adept at many tasks, especially those involving horses and cattle
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
improvise	v: to create or perform something on the spot, without preparation or planning; to use what one has available to do or create something
gunshot	n: the sound or act of firing a gun or other firearm, usually accompanied by a loud explosion and a projectile that is propelled toward the target
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
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
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
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
campfire	n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
fairytale	n: a type of story that typically involves magic, traditional folklore, or fantastical elements; often features talking animals, enchanted objects, and heroic characters who overcome obstacles to achieve their goals
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
natal	adj: relating to birth or the place of one’s birth; connected with the beginning or origin of something
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
glut	n: an excessive amount of something, especially of a commodity, that results in a decline in price
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
primarily	adv: mainly
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
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
compact	adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual
disk	n: a flat, circular plate, typically made of metal, glass, or plastic, used for storing data or playing music
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
staple	adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used