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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
entertain	v: to keep a group of people interested or excited; to take into consideration an idea or feeling
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
schism	n: a split or division between two groups or factions, typically caused by differences in opinion or belief
gospel	n: a set of beliefs or teachings of a particular religious group, especially when considered authoritative or sacred
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
itch	v: to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
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
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
stray	v: to move about aimlessly or without any destination; to move away from the right course or place where you should be
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
scoop	n: a tool for lifting or moving substances in bulk, typically using a concave or spoon-shaped end; a piece of news that is obtained or published before anyone else
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
ordinance	n: a law or regulation enacted by a local government or governing authority; typically used about laws that concern public health, safety, or morals
humane	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others, especially toward those who are suffering
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
testify	v: to provide evidence or give a statement under oath, often in a legal or formal setting, such as a court of law; to bear witness to or affirm the truth of something based on personal knowledge or experience
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
inhumane	adj: lacking compassion or mercy towards humans or animals; causing or involving extreme physical or mental pain
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
nonprofessional	adj: not engaged in a particular profession or occupation as a primary source of income; not having formal or specialized training or qualifications in a specific field
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
glorify	v: to praise or honor something or someone, often in an exaggerated or overly positive way; to elevate or exalt something or someone to a higher status or position
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
churn	v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover
mouthpiece	n: the part of a wind instrument that the player blows into; a device or object that is used for communication or expression
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
hire	v: to give somebody a job
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
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
juxtaposition	n: the act or an instance of placing two or more things close to one another, often to highlight a contrast or comparison between them
peon	n: a person of low social status or low-wage worker, often doing menial or unskilled labor; historically, a person in Spanish America held in servitude to work on large estates or in mines
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
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
spam	n: unwanted email, usually of advertising material sent out in bulk
hypnotize	v: to put someone in a state of hypnosis (= the induction of a state of consciousness in which the mind readily acts on suggestions)
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
homogenize	v: to make something uniform or consistent in composition or character, often by mixing or blending different elements
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
triathlon	n: an athletic competition consisting of three different sports activities, usually swimming, cycling, and long-distance running, typically completed in immediate succession as a race
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
disorganize	v: to disrupt or destroy the systematic order or function of something
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
photoshop	v: to edit or manipulate digital images or photographs using Adobe Photoshop software or similar tools
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
kindle	v: to start a fire; to light
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
vegan	n: a person who does not eat or use any animal products, typically for ethical or environmental reasons
disaffection	n: a feeling of dissatisfaction or resentment towards someone or something, especially a government or system
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
heretic	n: a person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to, or at odds with, the orthodox or official doctrines of a particular religion, ideology, or group; someone who is seen as a dissenter or rebel within a particular community
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
nickel	n: a silver-white metallic element with the symbol Ni, used in many alloys and as a coin; a United States coin worth one-twentieth of a dollar
prosaic	adj: lacking excitement, imagination, or originality; dull, ordinary, or commonplace; relating to or characteristic of prose rather than poetry
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
overthrow	v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
juvenile	adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
handshake	n: a greeting or form of introduction in which two people grasp each other’s hands and briefly grip and shake them; (of computer science) a process by which two devices or software applications establish a connection and exchange information to ensure that they can communicate effectively
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
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
charisma	n: a compelling charm or attractiveness that can inspire devotion and admiration from others, often associated with leadership or celebrity status
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone