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Word	Meaning	Advanced
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
sociopath	n: a person who exhibits a disregard for other people’s rights, feelings, and safety; someone who lacks empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others; sometimes used interchangeably with the term “psychopath”
improve	v: to make or become better
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
solver	n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
trove	n: a valuable collection of rare or interesting things, usually on the earth
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
fable	n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
grasshopper	n: large jumping insect; used to symbolize restlessness or ephemerality
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
juncture	n: a critical point or moment in time, often indicating a key decision or turning point; a place or point of connection, such as a joint or seam
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
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
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
frequent	adj: happening constantly
grocer	n: a person who owns a shop that sells foodstuffs and some household supplies
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
marital	adj: of or relating to marriage
infidelity	n: the quality or state of being unfaithful, especially having sex with someone who is not your partner
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
explosive	adj: easily able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart; sudden and loud
rift	n: a break or fissure in a relationship, organization, or physical structure; a large crack in the ground, rock, or other surfaces
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
unstable	adj: lacking solidity, persistence, or firmness and therefore not strong, safe, or likely to continue; lacking control of one’s emotions
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
exhilarate	v: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited; to fill with energy or a sense of euphoria
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
broad	adj: very wide; general
affinity	n: a natural liking or attraction to something; kinship by marriage or adoption
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
reckon	v: to think or believe something
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
takeaway	n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
ethic	n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
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
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
kindergarten	n: a school or class for young children, usually between the ages of four and six
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
counteract	v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
blithe	adj: lighthearted, carefree, and unconcerned; showing a casual or cheerful indifference to things that may cause concern or worry
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
wallow	v: to lie or roll about in a relaxed, lazy manner; to indulge oneself excessively in something, often in a way that is seen as self-pitying or unproductive; (noun) a state of self-indulgent or self-pitying emotions or behavior
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
blob	n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
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
defang	v: to remove the teeth or fangs from an animal, often as a means of making it less dangerous or aggressive; to remove the power or threat from something by reducing its potency, effectiveness, or danger
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
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
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
hesitate	v: to pause decision before saying or doing something
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
divulge	v: to reveal or make known something that was previously secret or confidential; to disclose information that was previously concealed or hidden
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
predominate	v: to be the most powerful, important, or frequent; to be more common or prevalent than others
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
amend	v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
heuristic	adj: relating to a trial-and-error method of problem-solving, often involving learning from one’s mistakes and using feedback to improve one’s approach; also used to describe a problem-solving method or approach that is practical, efficient, or intuitive
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
boggy	adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
immediately	adv: now or without delay
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect