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Word	Meaning	Advanced
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
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
bleach	v: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach
mahogany	n: a reddish-brown hardwood that is prized for its strength, durability, and beauty, often used in furniture-making and other decorative applications
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
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
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
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
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
marble	n: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that has a pattern of lines going through it and takes a high polish used for sculpture and as building material; a small ball made of stone, especially one used in children’s games
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
unbroken	adj: continuous and not interrupted; (of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
radiology	n: the branch of medicine that uses medical imaging technologies such as X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
discern	v: to see, perceive, or understand something that is not obvious
discreet	adj: characterized by the ability to keep secrets or maintain confidentiality; showing prudence, tact, or reserve in behavior or speech; not likely to draw attention or cause offense
abnormal	adj: not typical, usual, or regular, especially in a way that is bad
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
memo	n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
improve	v: to make or become better
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
purification	n: the process of removing impurities, contaminants, or pollutants from something, often through a chemical or physical process; the act of cleansing or purging morally or spiritually
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
expel	v: to officially force someone to leave a school, organization, or country
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
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
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
synchronicity	n: the simultaneous occurrence of seemingly unrelated events that are connected in a meaningful way, suggesting the presence of a deeper, more significant pattern or purpose
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
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
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
symmetry	n: balance or proportion in design or structure, with elements arranged evenly on either side of an axis
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
contingency	n: a future event or circumstance that is possible but not certain; an eventuality; a plan or strategy that is put into place in the event that a particular situation arises
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
fireplace	n: a structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire and provide heat, often found in the center of a room or against a wall
candlelight	n: light provided by a candle or candles
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
mantle	n: a layer of rock between the surface and the core of a planet or moon; a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl; the responsibilities of an important position or job that passes from one person to another
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
eyewitness	n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
occupant	n: a person who lives or works at a particular place for a long time or who was born there
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
underneath	adv: under or below something else
instinctively	adv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
watt	n: a standard unit for measuring electrical power
totem	n: a sacred object or symbol that represents a person, family, clan, or community, often used in indigenous cultures as part of a belief system or religious practice
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
picnic	n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
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
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
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
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
necessitate	v: to make something necessary or essential; to require something as a condition or consequence
overhaul	n: a thorough examination, evaluation, or inspection of something, often with the intent of making necessary improvements; a major reorganization or restructuring of a system or process; (verb) to thoroughly examine, repair, and improve something to ensure that it is functioning properly and up to standard
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
astute	adj: having the ability to assess situations or people accurately and to act accordingly; mentally sharp or clever; showing practical wisdom or shrewdness
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
invaluable	adj: extremely useful, important, or valuable; describing something that cannot be measured in terms of monetary or material worth
entirety	n: the state of being complete or whole; the total extent or scope of something
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
unmistakable	adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
amazement	n: a state of great surprise or wonder caused by something extraordinary or unexpected
astonishment	n: a feeling of very great surprise
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
uncharted	adj: not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored; without a clear or definite course of action
paramilitary	adj: relating to or resembling a military organization but not part of a country’s regular armed forces
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
observable	adj: that can be noticed or seen
sentinel	n: a person or thing that stands guard or keeps watch; a soldier or guard who stands watch to provide security
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
affirmative	adj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
writ	n: a written legal order or command