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Word	Meaning	Advanced
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
cologne	n: a perfumed liquid typically made from essential oils and alcohol and used to give a pleasant scent to the body or living space
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
auditorium	n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
promoter	n: a person or organization that helps to promote or publicize something, such as an event, product, or idea
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
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
rehearsal	n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
wary	adj: cautious or distrustful, especially because of a previous bad experience
mutter	v: to speak or say something quietly and in a low voice; to make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
tin	n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes
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
pedal	n: a foot-operated lever or control, especially one used to control a vehicle, machine, or musical instrument
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
replacement	n: the act of replacing something with something else, especially that is newer or better; a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
bedraggle	v: to make something or someone wet, dirty, and limp by dragging it through mud or water; to become soaked, dirty, and limp in this way
drench	v: to completely soak or saturate with liquid, typically with the intent of making something thoroughly wet
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
keyboard	n: device consisting of a set of keys on a piano, typewriter, computer, etc., that you press to make it work
soothe	v: to calm or comfort someone or something; to make something less painful or uncomfortable
ambient	adj: relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a particular atmosphere or mood, often through sound or lighting
rumble	v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
riff	v: to play a short, repeated, tuneful phrase, often used in jazz and rock; to improvise or go off on a humorous tangent; (noun) a short, repeated, tuneful phrase
bass	n: the lowest part in polyphonic music; a type of fish belonging to the large order Perciformes, or perch-like fishes
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
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
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
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
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
improve	v: to make or become better
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
zest	n: enthusiasm, energy, or excitement; a quality that makes something enjoyable or interesting; the outer layer of citrus fruit which can be used to flavor food
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
font	n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen
semester	n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
constantly	adv: all the time
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
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
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
grist	n: grain that has been ground into flour or meal; any useful material or information that can be processed or utilized
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
tweak	v: to pinch or squeeze something sharply; to adjust something finely
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
dossier	n: a collection or file of documents, information, or records compiled about a particular person, subject, or event, often used for investigative or background purposes
alibi	n: a claim or piece of evidence that shows an individual was elsewhere at the time a crime or offense was committed and thus could not have been involved
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
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
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
complacent	adj: satisfied with the status quo and not wishing to make changes
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
exemplify	v: to serve as a typical example of something
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
oblique	adj: not straightforward or direct in action or speech; having a slanting or sloping direction or position
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
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
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
unpredictable	adj: not capable of being foreseen or calculated; not regular or certain
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
lodge	n: a small country house where people stay when they want to participate in outdoor activities; (verb) officially present a complaint, appeal, claim, etc. to the appropriate authorities
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
checklist	n: a list of items, tasks, or points to be considered or acted upon, used as a reminder and to ensure that all necessary steps have been taken
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
troublesome	adj: causing difficulty or annoyance for someone
entirely	adv: completely
willpower	n: the control exerted to do something or restrain impulses
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong