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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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adapt | v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment | |
shabby | adj: (of a building or object) in poor condition through age and neglect | |
detached | adj: no longer connected or joined; showing lack of emotional involvement | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
throng | n: a large crowd of people | |
avenue | n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line | |
bulb | n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball | |
flash | n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness | |
brilliantly | adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively | |
twilight | n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
fur | n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick | |
tropical | adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics | |
atmosphere | n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
wax | n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large | |
drape | v: to arrange or hang cloth or clothing loosely over something, typically in a decorative way; to cover or decorate loosely with material | |
rainbow | n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain | |
filmy | adj: thin and translucent; like film | |
gown | n: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women | |
admiration | n: the feeling or attitude of respect and approval for someone or something | |
linger | v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected | |
costume | n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
wistful | adj: expressing a feeling of vague, sad, or inconsolable longing | |
gaze | v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
scent | n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one | |
plume | n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat | |
velvet | n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
violet | adj: between blue and purple in hue | |
mink | n: a small carnivorous mammal with dark brown fur, native to North America and Europe | |
glance | v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle | |
defensive | adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression | |
lid | n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
unmistakable | adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand | |
impulse | n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
throb | v: to beat with a strong, regular rhythm, as a pulse or a heart | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
mottled | adj: marked with spots or patches of different colors or shades | |
cheek | n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
ablaze | adj: on fire; burning brightly | |
makeover | n: the process or act of a complete transformation, especially relevant to the appearance of someone or something | |
turban | n: a headdress consisting of a long piece of cloth wound around the head and sometimes the face | |
pigeon | n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food | |
otter | n: a semiaquatic mammal with a sleek, streamlined body, short legs, webbed feet, and dense, soft fur, found in and around freshwater and coastal areas | |
queer | adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way | |
caudal | adj: pertaining to the tail end of a body | |
decoration | n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements | |
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 | |
grin | v: to smile broadly | |
pluck | v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers | |
ragged | adj: (of clothing) frayed or not in good condition; tattered | |
tremulous | adj: tending to shake or quiver; timid | |
regain | v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away | |
coincidence | n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way | |
resolute | adj: firm in purpose or belief; determined | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
stain | v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove | |
bluish | adj: having a color that is a shade of blue | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
dye | v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance | |
garment | n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt | |
furnish | v: to provide a room or building with furniture and fittings; to provide something useful or necessary | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
lather | n: a frothy substance produced by mixing soap and water, used for cleaning | |
rank | n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others | |
perfume | n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin | |
toilet | n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
absent | adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time | |
daze | n: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; (verb) to confuse or stun someone with a sudden intense light or loud noise | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
ostrich | n: a large flightless bird native to Africa with a long neck, legs, and bill | |
bouquet | n: a bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony | |
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 | |
vivid | adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
ransack | v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner | |
plunge | v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall | |
grope | v: to feel one’s way by touching, typically because one cannot see | |
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 | |
eloquent | adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively | |
persuasive | adj: tending to make you want to do or believe a particular thing; convincing | |
quiver | v: to shake or tremble with a slight, rapid motion | |
indignant | adj: angry or resentful at what is perceived as unfair treatment | |
fade | v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness | |
abrupt | adj: sudden and unexpected | |
bizarre | adj: very strange or unusual | |
possession | n: the state or fact of owning or having something | |
yearn | v: to strongly desire or long for something | |
creep | v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard | |
dim | adj: poorly lit; not bright | |
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 | |
disillusion | v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
oblivious | adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful | |
triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
demur | v: to raise objections or show reluctance | |
glove | n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger | |
fumble | v: to handle something awkwardly; to make mistakes or errors in attempting something | |
limp | adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot | |
radiant | adj: emitting light or heat; shining brightly | |
dingy | adj: dark, gloomy, and dirty | |
huddle | v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle | |
cot | n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out | |
vitality | n: the state of being strong and active; energy | |
glow | v: to give out a steady, strong light | |
kindle | v: to start a fire; to light | |
scarf | n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
collar | n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket | |
diffident | adj: lacking self-confidence; shy | |
accost | v: to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently | |
salesperson | n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers | |
freak | n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected | |
servant | n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant | |
crisp | adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
bosom | n: a woman’s breasts or chest | |
ebb | n: the movement of the tide out to sea; low tide; (verb) to flow back or recede | |
assert | v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
magnitude | n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something | |
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 | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
persuade | v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion | |
emphasize | v: to give or show particular importance to something | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
surrender | v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority | |
comprehensive | adj: complete and including all or everything necessary | |
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 | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
infer | v: to form an opinion or conclude that something is true based on existing facts | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
departure | n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey | |
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 | |
reluctantly | adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
highlight | v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention |