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Word	Meaning	Advanced
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
glaze	v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
profess	v: to declare openly, often publicly or formally, that one has a particular skill, belief, or feeling; to admit or affirm
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
snarl	v: to growl aggressively or menacingly, usually in a way that signals anger or hostility; to tangle or knot together in a way that is difficult to unpack or untangle; (noun) a sound or an expression that is made by an animal or a person when they are angry, showing their teeth and producing a harsh, low growling noise
hoot	v: to make the sound of a hoot or loud, raucous laugh; to express disapproval or scorn; (noun) the sound made by an owl or a similar bird, usually a low-pitched, repetitive “hoo” or “whoo” sound
derision	n: contemptuous ridicule or mockery
cackle	v: to laugh in a harsh, loud, and often unpleasant way, especially as a sign of amusement or derision; (noun) a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant laughter that is usually associated with witches, hyenas, or other such stereotypical characters
growl	v: to make a low, guttural sound, usually similar to that of an animal, expressing anger, agitation, or disapproval
chutzpah	n: the audacity, confidence, or boldness to do or say something that might be seen as shocking, daring, or disrespectful; a brazen or fearless attitude
lament	v: to express sadness, grief, or disappointment about something, often by complaining or mourning
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
inference	n: a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning; a deduction or assumption
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
expertise	n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
innermost	adj: situated or occurring at the deepest or most central part or point; relating to one’s deepest or most private thoughts, feelings, or experiences
authoritative	adj: having or showing knowledge, expertise, or power in a particular field or area; recognized as being accurate or reliable; commanding respect or obedience
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
baroque	adj: of or relating to an ornate and elaborate style of art, architecture, and music that flourished in Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries; characterized by a sense of grandeur and drama
barrack	v: to provide accommodations or housing, often for military personnel or sports teams; to spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a large building or group of buildings that provide temporary housing for soldiers or other military personnel
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
pointillism	n: a technique in art primarily associated with the Neo-Impressionist movement, where small, distinct dots or points of pure color are applied in patterns or groups to create an overall image or optical blending effect when seen from a distance
rod	n: a long, thin, straight piece of wood, metal, or other material used for support, as a weapon, or for punishment
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
cellular	adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
battalion	n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major
robotic	adj: of or relating to mechanical robots; (robotics) the interdisciplinary branch of computer science and engineering with the practical use of robots
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
naturalism	n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws
lee	n: the side or part that is sheltered or facing away from the wind or the direction from which the wind is blowing; a position or location protected from the full force or effects of something, particularly the wind
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
magician	n: a person who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain an audience; typically involves sleight of hand or deception to create seemingly impossible or supernatural effects
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
writ	n: a written legal order or command
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
thaumaturgical	adj: related to or involving miraculous or magical feats; pertaining to the performance of wonders or miracles
supernatural	adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws
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
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
incredulous	adj: unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical, doubtful
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
mystification	n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
feature-length	adj: referring to a film or video production that has a duration typically exceeding 60 minutes, or sometimes 40 minutes, and is considered to be a full-length movie as opposed to a shorter form, such as a short film or TV episode
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
saccade	n: a rapid, involuntary movement of the eye between fixation points, enabling visual perception and exploration of the visual environment in discrete steps; a jerky motion or rapid shift
constantly	adv: all the time
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
elbow	n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
fovea	n: a small, central area of the retina of the eye that has the highest concentration of photoreceptor cells and is responsible for seeing fine detail and color
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
thumbnail	n: the small image used to represent a larger image or document on a computer or mobile device; the nail on the thumb
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
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
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
artful	adj: skillful and cunning, often deceitfully or cleverly; displaying artistic or creative skill
blob	n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance
cleverly	adv: in a way that demonstrates intelligence or ability
wagon	n: a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people, often pulled by horses, oxen, or other animals; a compartment or container used for storage or transportation, such as a shopping cart or trolley
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
angular	adj: measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle; having angles or an angular shape
velocity	n: the rate of change of an object’s position with respect to time, often measured in meters per second (m/s)
rotation	n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center
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
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
backstage	adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
cube	n: a three-dimensional shape with six square faces that are all equal in size; (of mathematics) the result of multiplying the number by itself three times
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
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
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
barn	n: a large farm building used for storage of crops or housing livestock
dock	n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
median	n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior