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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
tremulous	adj: tending to shake or quiver; timid
grill	n: a device used for cooking food by direct exposure to heat, typically a metal rack set over a fire or gas flame, or a part of an oven; (verb) to cook something over or under a grill
anticipation	n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
bask	v: to expose oneself to warmth, sunlight, or enjoyment with a pleasant feeling of relaxation and contentment
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
tinfoil	n: metal made into very thin sheets that is used mainly for wrapping something such as food
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
throe	n: a severe or intense spasm of pain, such as a pang of childbirth or the spasms of a dying person; a period of intense stress or difficulty
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
beleaguer	v: to surround, harass, or besiege with difficulties or problems; to subject to constant or repeated trouble or suffering
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
fathomable	adj: able to be understood or comprehended; able to be measured or explored to a certain depth
incarnation	n: the embodiment of a concept or idea in a physical form; a person or thing that personifies something
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
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
punk	n: a type of a loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music originating in the 1970s; an aggressive and violent young man or boy
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
acne	n: a skin condition that causes pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes on the face, chest, and back
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
unplug	v: to disconnect the plug of electrical equipment from the electricity supply
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
serenity	n: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled; a feeling of tranquility or peacefulness
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
resent	v: to feel anger, bitterness, or indignation towards someone or something as a result of unfair treatment or perceived injustice; to harbor negative feelings towards someone or something
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
improve	v: to make or become better
sunscreen	n: a substance, typically a lotion or spray, that is applied to the skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays
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
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
acronym	n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
quantum	n: the smallest amount or unit of something, especially (electromagnetic) energy
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
oblique	adj: not straightforward or direct in action or speech; having a slanting or sloping direction or position
goofy	adj: silly or foolish
cranky	adj: easily irritated or annoyed; bad-tempered; in a state of discomfort or pain, often resulting in irritability or moodiness
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
cacao	n: a small tropical tree that produces cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate; the dried seeds of this tree used in the production of chocolate
bait	n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
wobble	v: to move or shake unsteadily from side to side or up and down
edible	adj: fit or safe to be eaten; able to be consumed as food
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
brad	n: a small, thin wire nail with a slight projection at the top, used for fixing or fastening materials together
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
pelican	n: a large long-winged seabird having a bag of skin under its long beak for storing food
chickadee	n: a small North American bird known for its distinctive call and playful behavior and known to be curious and easily approachable by humans
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
tug	v: to pull something quickly and hard, often several times
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
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.
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
bluegrass	n: a genre of American traditional music originating from the Appalachian region, typically characterized by lively tempo, acoustic instruments such as banjo, fiddle, and guitar, and close-harmony singing
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
mural	adj: a large painting or other artwork that is applied directly to a wall or other surface
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
pants	n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
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
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
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
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
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
buckle	v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
mason	n: a skilled worker who builds structures with stone, brick, or concrete
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
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
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
homesick	adj: feeling sad or nostalgic for one’s home, family, or familiar surroundings, especially when away from them for a significant length of time
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
baptize	v: to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church by baptism (= a form of Christian ritual purification)
hydrate	v: to add water or moisture to something; to drink enough fluids to maintain proper moisture; (noun) any compound that contains water of crystallization
moisture	n: small amounts of liquid, especially water, that are present in or absorbed by a substance
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
await	v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
lurch	v: to make a sudden, abrupt movement; to stagger or sway unsteadily; to experience a sudden change or reversal; (noun) a sudden, unsteady, or awkward movement or motion, often to one side or another
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming