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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
goldfish	n: a small, freshwater fish with bright scales and a round body, often kept as a pet or used as a decorative element in ponds or aquariums
wag	v: to move or swing back and forth or up and down in a lively or playful manner; to shake or quiver
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
hesitation	n: the act of pausing or being slow before saying or doing something, especially because you feel uncertain or nervous
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
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
faulty	adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation
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
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
sitcom	n: a television or radio program that features a continuing cast of characters in humorous or dramatic situations, typically presented in a half-hour format
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
weasel	n: a small carnivorous mammal with a long and slender body, short legs, and a long and narrow head, known for its ability to hunt rodents and small animals; someone who behaves in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or cunning manner
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, 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
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
retina	n: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
increasingly	adv: more and more
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
carnival	n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
salesperson	n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
mannequin	n: a life-sized model of the human body used for displaying clothes, especially in a store window
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
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
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
morph	v: to change or cause to change something or someone smoothly and gradually from one thing to another
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
transitory	adj: lasting for only a short period of time; temporary or ephemeral; passing or fleeting in nature; not permanent or enduring
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
crumble	v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support
kaleidoscope	n: a toy or optical instrument made up of mirrors and pieces of colored glass or plastic, which produce changing patterns and images when rotated; a constantly changing succession of different things or events
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
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
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
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
conceptual	adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
subconsciously	adv: in a way that is not fully conscious or aware of
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
cheetah	n: a large, slender, and fast-running African cat with a yellowish-brown coat and black spots
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
warp	v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
replace	v: to take the place of something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
lull	n: a period of calm or quiet; a temporary cessation of activity, noise, or music; a soothing sound or movement that induces sleep or relaxation
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
entice	v: to attract or lure someone with something desirable or tempting
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
unremarkable	adj: ordinary and not particularly interesting
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
silent	adj: without any or little sound
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
bountiful	adj: abundant or plentiful, often used to describe a source of food, wealth, or other resources
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
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
villain	n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel
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
shortcut	n: an alternative route shorter or quicker than the usual one
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
uncharted	adj: not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored; without a clear or definite course of action
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
triplet	n: a group of three things or people, especially three babies born at the same time from the same pregnancy
embellish	v: to make something more beautiful, interesting, or attractive by adding decorative details or features; to exaggerate or enhance the truth or significance of something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
unreal	adj: imaginary; not existing in fact
engender	v: to make a feeling or situation exist; to cause or give rise to
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
doer	n: a person who performs or carries out an action or task; a person who is proactive or productive
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
facial	adj: of or relating to a person’s face
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
solicit	v: to ask for something, especially in an urgent or pleading manner; to seek something through entreaty
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning