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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
championship	n: a contest to decide who is the best player or team in a particular sport; the act of providing approval and support
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
announcer	n: a person who introduces and speaks on television or radio programs or provides commentary or information at a live event
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
prodigious	adj: remarkable or extraordinary in size, amount, or degree; extraordinary in ability or talent
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
impractical	adj: not sensible or useful for practical purposes; not likely to be effective in achieving an intended outcome
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
aphorism	n: a concise statement that expresses a general truth or moral principle; a pithy and memorable statement that is meant to be easily remembered and understood
peg	n: a small cylindrical or tapered pin used to fasten or secure something, such as clothing, on a line, or in carpentry and woodworking; (verb) to fasten or secure something using a peg or similar object; to mark or indicate a level or position using a peg or similar object
politely	adv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
diagonal	adj: at an angle or slant; (noun) a line that runs across a surface or figure at an angle
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
hoop	n: a circular band or ring, often made of metal or wood, used as a toy, a part of the equipment, or a decoration
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
silent	adj: without any or little sound
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
juncture	n: a critical point or moment in time, often indicating a key decision or turning point; a place or point of connection, such as a joint or seam
nanosecond	n: one thousand millionth or billionth (= 0.000,000,001) of a second
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
chubby	adj: having a plump or rounded body shape, often used to describe children or pets
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
cram	v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
bulk	n: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
suffice	v: to be enough or sufficient; to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone; to satisfy or fulfill a purpose
primacy	n: the state or quality of being first or foremost in importance, rank, or authority
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
quill	n: a hard, hollow, and spiky feature found on the skin of some animals, such as porcupines, used for protection and puncturing; a pen made from the shaft of a bird feather, used historically for writing
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
digit	n: one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration; a finger, thumb, or toe
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
frisson	n: a sudden intense feeling or thrill, often accompanied by shivers or goosebumps, typically brought on by excitement, anticipation, or a strong emotional response
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
berserk	adj: in a state of wild, frenzied, or unrestrained behavior; acting or behaving in a violent, irrational, or uncontrollable manner
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
dedication	n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
dwarf	n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
snatch	v: to take or grab something suddenly or quickly
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
shiver	v: to shake or quiver with cold, fear, or excitement; to tremble or vibrate rapidly
subtract	v: to take away or deduct a quantity or amount from a total; to remove or eliminate something from a larger whole
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
geeky	adj: characterized by an intense interest or expertise in a particular subject or hobby, sometimes to the detriment of social skills or other interests
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
potter	n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
writ	n: a written legal order or command
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
abbreviate	v: to shorten a word or phrase by leaving out some of the letters or syllables; to make something shorter or more concise
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
grunt	v: to make a short, low noise in the throat
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
desktop	n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
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
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
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
grandmaster	n: a title given to a chess player who has achieved the highest level of skill and proficiency in the game; a person who is an expert or master in a particular field or activity
shuffle	v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps
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
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
lowercase	n: a letter or typeface that is small in size and typically sits below the baseline of a line of text; opposite of uppercase
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
beloved	adj: loved very much
swan	n: a large waterbird with a long neck, bill, and webbed feet; known for their elegant and graceful appearance
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
boson	n: a type of subatomic particle that follows Bose-Einstein statistics, which determine how identical particles with integer spins behave
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
bequeath	v: to leave or pass on property, assets, or personal belongings to someone in a will or testament; to hand down or transmit knowledge, traditions, and skills to future generations
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
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is