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Word	Meaning	Advanced
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
disillusion	v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
youngster	n: a young person, typically a child or teenager; a creature that is still in its youth or early stages of development
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
alumni	n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
frequent	adj: happening constantly
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
materialistic	adj: concerned primarily with material possessions rather than spiritual or intellectual values; adhering to a philosophy that places a high value on material goods or wealth
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
supervision	n: the act or process of overseeing or directing the work or performance of others
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
attainment	n: the act of achieving or accomplishing something; the state of having achieved a specific level of skill or ability; a goal that has been reached or accomplished
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
indicative	adj: serving as a sign or indication of something; expressing or showing something directly; characteristic of a particular group or situation
recall	v: to remember something
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
recess	n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court
cease	v: to stop an action or event
engrossed	adj: completely absorbed or focused on something; fully occupied or immersed
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
adversely	adv: in a way that harms, hurts, or has a negative impact on something or someone
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
stool	n: a seat without a back or arms, typically used by one person; a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs, used for working at or eating from; a piece of feces excreted from the body
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
kneel	v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
improve	v: to make or become better
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
dabble	v: to engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way; to dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
splendid	adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent
statesman	n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs
unbiased	adj: free from prejudice or favoritism; fair and impartial in judgment and decision-making
silver-tongued	adj: characterized by persuasive, eloquent, and skillful speech; able to speak in a charming and persuasive manner
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
mend	v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
lifeblood	n: a vital or essential element or substance that is necessary for survival or success
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
wherein	adv: in or during which; in the place, time, or situation that
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
precedence	n: the condition of being considered more important or given priority over something else; an earlier occurrence or event that serves as an example or model for future actions
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
practically	adv: almost or nearly
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
chancellor	n: a senior official or administrator, particularly in a university or government; the person who is the head of the government in some European countries, such as Germany
denim	n: a sturdy cotton fabric, typically blue or black, used for making jeans or other clothing
turtleneck	n: a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
stickler	n: someone who insists on strict adherence to rules, details, or standards; a person who is meticulous or pedantic about something
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
profanity	n: a speech or behavior that expresses of lack of respect for God or holy things
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
pitiful	adj: making people feel sorrow or sympathy; very small or poor
gracious	adj: behaving in a kind, polite and generous way
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
cornerstone	n: a fundamental or essential element or component of something; a basis or foundation upon which something is built or developed
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
apex	n: the highest point or tip of something
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
impatience	n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
tendency	n: an inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior, attitude, or course of action; a natural or prevailing tendency or characteristic
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
umpire	n: a person, particularly in sports, who arbitrates or referee’s a game, match, or competition; an impartial mediator or judge in a dispute or conflict
perceptive	adj: having or showing keen insight, sharp observation, or understanding; able to detect subtle nuances or differences in people, situations, or environments
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
grin	v: to smile broadly
denounce	v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
shining	adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence
trophy	n: an object or prize, such as a cup or plaque, awarded to the winner of a competition or contest
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
bearing	n: the way in which one comports oneself; a posture or stance, especially one indicative of confidence or authority; the horizontal direction or position of a place, object, or person relative to another
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
seldom	adv: not often; rarely
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
whine	v: to utter a high-pitched, complaining sound, often in a tone that is irritating or grating to others; to express discontent or dissatisfaction in a persistent or annoying manner
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, 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
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
unselfish	adj: showing concern for or devotion to others’ welfare and interests rather than one’s own; altruistic
rebound	v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched
qualification	n: an official record of an exam showing that you have completed
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
varsity	n: a team representing a college or university in sports, typically composed of the best players
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
outstanding	adj: superior to others in excellence; not yet paid, completed, etc.
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
ramble	v: to walk, travel or talk in a seemingly random or aimless manner, often digressing from topic to topic without any clear purpose or direction