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Word	Meaning	Advanced
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
menace	n: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat or perceived threat
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
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
resonant	adj: tending to reinforce or prolong sound by sympathetic vibration; having a quality that elicits a similar response or feeling
chord	n: a straight line connecting two points on a curve; a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
pictorial	adj: relating to, consisting of, or expressed through pictures or visual representation; illustrated or depicted visually rather than through words or text
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
repurpose	v: to use something again for a different purpose than it was originally intended
surveil	v: to closely watch, monitor, or observe a person or area, often to gather information or data; to keep surveillance on
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
paparazzi	n: (plural of “paparazzo”) a group of freelance photographers who doggedly follow, often aggressively, celebrities, public figures, or socialites to take their photographs in the hope of selling them to newspapers, magazines, or media outlets
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
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
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
portraiture	n: the art or practice of creating portraits or likenesses of people, especially through painting, drawing, or photography
portraitist	n: an artist who specializes in creating portraits, typically of individuals or groups, using various artistic mediums
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
symbolism	n: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art and literature; an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
quill	n: a hard, hollow, and spiky feature found on the skin of some animals, such as porcupines, used for protection and puncturing; a pen made from the shaft of a bird feather, used historically for writing
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
deficit	n: the total amount by which money spent is greater than money earned in a particular period of time; the property of being an amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is less than expected or required
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
monolithic	adj: characterized by massiveness, rigidity, and uniformity
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
census	n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
corpus	n: a collection of texts or documents, usually used in research or analysis
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
obsessive	adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
compulsive	adj: relating to or involving an irresistible urge to do something repeatedly or excessively, often in a way that is harmful or detrimental to one’s well-being or relationships
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
topographical	adj: relating to the arrangement or physical features of a geographical area or terrain; relating to the detailed description or mapping of the physical features of a location
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
kink	n: a tight curl, twist or bend in an object, particularly in a piece of wire, hose, or tubing; a peculiar or eccentric liking or habit
granular	adj: consisting of or resembling small grains or particles; having a rough, irregular texture or appearance
spank	n: a quick slap or strike, usually with an open hand, on the buttocks as a form of punishment or discipline; (verb) to strike someone, especially a child, on the buttocks as a punishment
takeaway	n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
cartographer	v: a person who creates or produces maps, typically by gathering or analyzing geographic data and using specialized software or tools
replace	v: to take the place of something
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
baton	n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
downstream	adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
upstate	adj: relating to or located in the region that is located in the northern part of a state or country, particularly in the United States
dinosaur	n: a large extinct reptile, often with an armored back, long neck, tail, and bony plates on the skin
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
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
unconditional	adj: not subject to any conditions; absolute or complete; not limited by any qualifications or restrictions
midsummer	n: the middle of the summer season; traditionally, the time around the summer solstice (= the longest day of the year) and the period of greatest warmth and light
midtown	n: the central area of a city or town, typically a busy commercial or business district
gentrify	v: to renovate, revitalize, or develop a deteriorated, predominantly urban area, often leading to the displacement of low-income or minority residents and the influx of more affluent residents and businesses
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
hipster	n: a person who follows a trend or style characterized by a particular subculture, particularly one that is associated with alternative music, fashion, and lifestyle practices
urbane	adj: characterized by sophistication, elegance, and refinement in manner or style; polished and suave in social interactions; sophisticated and cosmopolitan
quantify	v: to express or measure something in numerical terms
selfie	n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
mainline	adj: relating to or describing something that is considered central, primary, or essential, often used to refer to established or mainstream practices, ideas, or institutions; (verb) to inject a drug directly into a vein; to do something in an intense or direct way
handwritten	adj: written with a pen or pencil rather than typed
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
cam	n: a device or mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa; a revolving cylinder with an irregular shape used in machinery to convert rotary motion into intermittent or reciprocating motion; an abbreviation for camera
shaft	n: a long, narrow part or section of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.; a long, narrow passage consisting of the vertical part of a column
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
weld	v: to join two or more pieces of metal together by heating their edges until they melt and fuse
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
gunshot	n: the sound or act of firing a gun or other firearm, usually accompanied by a loud explosion and a projectile that is propelled toward the target
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
illuminating	adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light
anesthetize	v: to administer a drug or other substance that causes a loss of sensation or consciousness, often to perform a medical procedure; to numb or dull a physical or emotional sensation
residence	n: the fact or condition of living in a particular place; a home
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk