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Word	Meaning	Advanced
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
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
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
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
panhandle	v: to ask for money or donations on the street by holding out a container or sign; to beg for money or support; (noun) a narrow strip of land projecting from a larger territory, typically with a shape resembling the handle of a pan
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.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
treadmill	n: a piece of exercise equipment consisting of a moving belt on which the user walks, jogs, or runs in place; a monotonous, repetitive task or activity that feels like it is going nowhere, much like a person walking on a treadmill
cardiovascular	adj: of or relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body)
instantly	adv: immediately
obliterate	v: to wipe out, destroy, or conceal all signs of something utterly; to remove completely from recognition or memory
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
stalk	v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
burl	n: a type of growth on a tree that develops into a rounded, knotty lump and is often prized for its unique and attractive pattern, used in woodworking and decorative arts
inauguration	n: the formal beginning or initiation of something, especially the beginning of a political leader’s term in office; a ceremony marking the beginning of an organization or event
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
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
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
captivate	v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
taunt	v: to tease or ridicule in a challenging manner
fresco	n: a painting technique in which water and pigment are applied to wet plaster, producing a durable and luminous image
monumental	adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
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
allegory	n: a story, play, picture, etc. in which the characters and events represent religious or political values, concepts, or morals
legitimacy	n: the state or quality of being allowed and acceptable under the law; the state or quality of being founded on a reasonable or acceptable reason
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
unrest	n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
majestic	adj: impressive or grand in appearance, size, or manner; stately
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
communion	n: the act or condition of exchanging or sharing thoughts and feelings; (Christianity) the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
enthrone	v: to install or seat someone on a throne, thereby making them the official ruler or leader; to elevate someone to a position of power or authority
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
concord	n: a state of agreement, harmony, or mutual understanding; a formal agreement or treaty; a musical chord that is in harmony; unity or compatibility in thoughts, opinions, or actions
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
compatriot	n: a fellow citizen or countryman; someone who belongs to the same country, society, or community as oneself; a person with similar interests, beliefs, or values
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
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
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
sow	v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
reap	v: to harvest a grain crop from a field; to obtain something beneficial as a consequence of something that you have done
plow	n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
tradesman	n: a person who works in a trade or commerce, such as a craftsman, merchant, or vendor
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
banner	n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
tusk	n: a long, pointed tooth, usually found in animals such as elephants, walruses, or wild boars, which protrudes from the mouth and is used as a weapon or for digging
braid	n: a complex pattern, design, or plait formed out of three or more strands, often used decoratively in hair, clothing, or textiles; threads of silk, cotton, or other material attached to clothes, uniforms, or other things made of cloth, as a decoration
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
shackle	n: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
antagonist	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or works against the protagonist, or the main character, in a story or drama; a person or thing that is in direct opposition or conflict with another person or group
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
avarice	n: an excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or material gain; greediness
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
strongbox	n: a secure and sturdy box or safe used for storing valuable items, money, or documents, often made of metal and equipped with a lock or combination system
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
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
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
vainglory	n: excessive or extravagant pride or vanity, especially in one’s achievements or abilities; an excessive display or boasting of oneself
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
narcissist	n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
treason	n: the act of betraying one’s country or government, especially by attempting to overthrow it or give aid and comfort to its enemies; a violation of allegiance or loyalty to one’s country or government
lamb	n: a young sheep; the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
scorpion	n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
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
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
flighty	adj: unstable, unpredictable, or easily distracted; impulsive or prone to making hasty decisions
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
carpenter	n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
remainder	n: the part of something that is left over when the rest has been used or taken
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
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
heed	v: to pay attention to or take notice of something, particularly a warning or piece of advice; to listen to and comply with something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
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
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
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
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
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
accretion	n: the process of gradual growth or accumulation, particularly of layers or matter building up over time; the result of such a process
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
incitement	n: the act of encouraging, urging, or provoking someone to engage in a particular action, often of a negative or controversial nature; the act of stimulating or arousing strong emotions or reactions
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
unconstitutional	adj: not in accordance with the constitution (= the set of fundamental principles or established precedents) of a country or state
froth	n: a mass of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid caused by agitation or fermentation; a light, airy, or frothy substance; foam or lather
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager