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Word	Meaning	Advanced
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
insistence	n: the act or an instance of demanding or saying something clearly; persistence
tan	v: to become brown as a result of exposure to the sun
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
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
insistent	adj: characterized by a persistent and forceful demand or urging; unyielding or uncompromising in one’s position or viewpoint; persistent in pursuit of a goal or objective
sententious	adj: given to using proverbs, quips, or maxims in an attempt to sound wise or impressive; given to making moralizing or preachy statements in a way that is regarded as pompous, affected, or tiresome
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
validate	v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved
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
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
chord	n: a straight line connecting two points on a curve; a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
compulsive	adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
violin	n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings
sprout	v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly
erratic	adj: characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or predictable behavior; unpredictable or inconsistent in movement, behavior, or quality
intermittent	adj: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; stopping and starting periodically; sporadic
melodic	adj: having a pleasant or harmonious sound, especially in relation to music
consistency	n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
imminent	adj: coming or likely to happen very soon
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
onslaught	n: a fierce or violent attack; a sudden and intense outburst of something, usually negative
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
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
react	v: to take action in response to something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
dissolution	n: the act of breaking up or dissolving something, often referring to a contract, a relationship, or a substance; the process of disintegrating or decomposing over time; the ending or termination of a group or organization
rambling	adj: disorganized and lacking in structure or coherence; using many words to express an idea or thought in a way that lacks clarity or focus
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
evocative	adj: tending to evoke or bring something to mind
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
prolong	v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
accompaniment	n: something that is added to or goes along with something else as a supplement, complement, or support; music played or sung along with a solo instrument or vocalist
closure	n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
prelude	n: an introductory or preparatory piece of music often played before a larger work or performance; a preliminary or introductory event or action
reaffirm	v: to state something again strongly to emphasize that it is still true
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
rapt	adj: deeply engrossed or absorbed in something; completely attentive or absorbed
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
waltz	n: a ballroom dance in triple time that originated in Vienna and is characterized by a flowing, graceful style and a strong accent on the first beat of each measure
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
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
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
tempo	n: the speed at which a piece of music is performed
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
decadent	adj: characterized by or showing a state of moral or cultural decline
spook	v: to frighten or scare, and often provoke into violent action; (noun) someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; ghost
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
suggestive	adj: evocative or hinting at something without expressing it directly; having or conveying an implied or indirect meaning or message
erotic	adj: relating to or arousing sexual desire or excitement; considered taboo or provocative
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
silent	adj: without any or little sound
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
faun	n: a woodland creature, often depicted in mythology as having the lower body of a goat and the upper body of a man and associated with fertility and the natural world
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
complicit	adj: involved in or responsible for a wrongful or unethical act, often through inaction or silence; in cooperation with another person or group
lucubration	n: intense and often scholarly study or writing done late at night, often involving long hours and intense concentration
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
instinctive	adj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
impending	adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
increasingly	adv: more and more
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
unnoticed	adj: not seen or noticed
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something