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Word	Meaning	Advanced
outsider	n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles
skate	n: a type of footwear that has a blade attached to its sole for skating on ice or other hard surfaces; an activity or sport that involves gliding on skates on ice or other hard surfaces
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
overstate	v: to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is
godfather	n: a male godparent who witnesses a child’s baptism and accepts a spiritual responsibility for their upbringing; a trusted mentor or advisor who has significant influence and offers support and guidance in personal or professional matters
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
bleachers	n: a raised, uncovered seating area, usually consisting of long rows of benches or seats, typically found in sports stadiums or arenas to provide seating for spectators
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
stairwell	n: a long, vertical route through a structure that is surrounded by a series of steps
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
goofy	adj: silly or foolish
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
undergird	v: to provide support or a foundation for something, often by strengthening or reinforcing a structure or system
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
biggie	n: something important or significant
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
ledge	n: a narrow, flat surface or shelf that juts out from a wall or cliff; a projecting rib or molding along the edge of a surface
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
overdo	v: to exaggerate or exceed limits of something; to do or use something to such an excessive or exaggerated extent that it causes harm or becomes unpleasant; to overexert
indulgent	adj: given to yielding to the desires or whims of oneself or others, especially by being generous or lavish
skim	v: to read something quickly to get a general idea of its contents; to remove any unwanted or unnecessary material from the surface of a liquid; to glide smoothly or briefly over a surface
sideways	adv: towards or from the side; with one side forward or to the front; (adjective, of movement) at an angle
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
gurney	n: a wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients, particularly in hospitals and emergency settings
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
mellow	adj: (of a person) relaxed and comfortable; (of a color, sound, or light) soft and warm
beckon	v: to gesture or signal someone to come nearer or follow; to encourage or entice someone to do something; to seem attractive or desirable
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
wheelie	n: a maneuver performed on a bicycle, motorcycle, or similar vehicle whereby the front wheel is lifted off the ground, and the rider moves forward on the rear wheel
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
sketchy	adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
ax	n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
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
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
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
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
granular	adj: consisting of or resembling small grains or particles; having a rough, irregular texture or appearance
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
individuate	v: to distinguish or separate an individual or item from a group or collective; to develop or acquire distinct characteristics that differentiate someone or something from others
silhouette	n: an outline of a solid object that you see against a light background; a drawing of the outline of an object filled in with some uniform color
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
individuality	n: the qualities or characters that distinguish a particular person or thing from others of the same kind
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
symmetry	n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
kernel	n: the central part or core of something, such as a seed or a computer operating system; a fundamental idea or principle
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
edgy	adj: being tense, nervous, or irritable; nervous, jittery behavior; having a provocative, unconventional, or avant-garde style or mentality
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
concussion	n: a violent blow or jolt to the head or body that jars the brain, often resulting in temporary or prolonged unconsciousness, confusion, or memory loss; a shock or upheaval caused by a sudden change or event
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
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
usurp	v: to take or claim a position, power, authority, etc., without the right or legitimate claim; to seize and hold something, especially a position or power, by force
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
permanence	n: the quality of being permanent, lasting, or enduring; the state or condition of being permanent
intrinsic	adj: belonging naturally; essential
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
pathetic	adj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation