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Word	Meaning	Advanced
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
pottery	n: ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln; the art or process of making objects from clay by shaping it and then firing it in a kiln or oven
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
pinch	v: to grip something such as someone’s skin and press it tightly between the finger and thumb; (noun) a painful or straitened circumstance
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
kiln	n: an oven or furnace used for baking, drying, or firing clay, pottery, bricks, or other materials; typically made of brick or refractory material and heated with wood, coal, or gas
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
glaze	v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
sheen	n: a lustrous or glossy shine or surface finish; a glow or radiance that emanates from or suggests brightness or brilliance
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
immediately	adv: now or without delay
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
sawdust	n: fine particles or small chips of wood that are produced when the wood is sawed or cut, often used as a material for various purposes such as mulch, fuel, or animal bedding
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
pail	n: a cylindrical container or bucket usually made of metal or plastic with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other substances
reek	v: to emit a strong, unpleasant smell; to have a strong or offensive odor; (noun) a strong, unpleasant smell
crackle	v: to make a succession of slight popping sounds, often due to the heating or drying of some materials, such as firewood, paper, plastic, or food; to snap, crack, or crunch; (noun) a series of sharp, popping sounds that are caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of a material, such as wood or paper, due to changes in temperature or humidity
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
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
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
rectangle	n: a four-sided geometric shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length
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
cricket	n: leaping insect; a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players
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
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
hash	n: a dish consisting of chopped or minced meat and vegetables that are mixed and then cooked, often served with potatoes; purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; a symbol (#) used on social media to indicate a specific topic or category or to add emphasis to a post
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
dyslexia	n: a neurological condition that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell, often despite normal or above-average intelligence, effective teaching, and adequate motivation, which is characterized by difficulty in the phonological coding of written words, poor phonological awareness, and poor reading fluency and decoding skills
silent	adj: without any or little sound
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
syncopation	n: a musical rhythmic technique where the emphasis or accent is placed on an unexpected or offbeat note or syllable, creating an unpredictable or syncopated rhythm
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line
lingering	adj: continuing for a long time; persistent; remaining in a place or situation for longer than is usual or necessary; unwilling to leave
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
heir	n: a person who has the legal right to receive someone’s money, property, or a title from another person when that person dies
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
sculptor	n: an artist who creates sculptures, three-dimensional objects, or forms
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
lady-in-waiting	n: a female personal assistant or attendant to a queen, princess, or high-ranking female member of a royal or noble household, traditionally responsible for providing support, companionship, and assistance to the female aristocrat
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
paintbrush	n: a tool used for applying paint or other liquid substances to a surface, typically consisting of bristles or synthetic fibers attached to a handle
palette	n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
nonchalant	adj: relaxed and calm in a way that shows a lack of concern or interest; seemingly indifferent
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
crease	n: a line or mark made by folding or wrinkling a surface or material; a slight ridge or fold in fabric or paper caused by pressing or folding
unroll	v: to unwind or unfurl something that has been rolled up, such as a carpet or banner; to reveal or make visible something that was previously concealed or hidden
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
squarely	adv: directly and firmly; in a square shape
rejection	n: the act of refusing to accept, use, or consider someone or something; in medicine, an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
violin	n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
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
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
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
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
passersby	n: people who are walking past a particular place often used to refer to a group of people or an undefined number of individuals
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
peek	n: a quick or furtive look; (verb) to take a quick and secret look at something
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
crystallize	v: to form crystals from a liquid or solution; to become clear or definite in form or structure; to solidify
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
residue	n: a substance that remains after a process or reaction; a remnant of something that once existed
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
colosseum	n: (also “coliseum”) a large amphitheater (= an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports) in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
someplace	adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
temper	n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
scrim	n: a lightweight fabric used in theater, film, or photography as a backdrop or screen, often translucent when lit from behind to create special effects or alterations of visibility
hose	n: a flexible tube or pipe used to convey fluids, typically water or air; to spray someone or something with water or another liquid in a forceful manner
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
sodium	n: a metallic element that is the most common alkali metal and is used in the production of many chemicals, including soap, glass, and paper
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
obstinacy	n: the quality or state of being stubborn, unyielding, or resistant to change or persuasion; a firm determination to continue a course of action despite obstacles or opposition
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
lacquer	n: a clear or colored liquid coating composed of a resinous substance typically applied to wood, metal, or other surfaces as a protective or decorative finish; the hard, glossy finish that results from the application of such coating