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Word	Meaning	Advanced
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
full-blown	adj: fully developed or manifesting in its complete form, often used to describe a difficult situation or condition
precipice	n: a steep cliff, especially one that is high and has a vertical or nearly vertical face
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
bipolar	adj: of, relating to, or occurring in both polar regions; of or relating to manic depressive illness
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
stoicism	n: a philosophy that emphasizes the acceptance of the present moment and the natural course of events, and the rejection of excessive emotion
conjure	v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
impassive	adj: not showing emotion; calm and unemotional; without physical feeling or sensation
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
wildfire	n: a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or mountain slope
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
stoic	adj: calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations; (noun) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
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
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
stoa	n: a type of ancient greek building, typically a covered walkway or colonnade, used for public gatherings or commerce
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
react	v: to take action in response to something
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
converse	v: to talk informally
quarterback	n: the player in American football who typically leads the offense and is responsible for calling plays, passing the ball, and directing the team’s overall strategy on the field
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
infraction	n: a violation of a law or rule, especially a minor one
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
abate	v: to lessen, reduce, or diminish in intensity or severity; to decline or wane in amount or strength over time
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
toolkit	n: a set of tools, materials, or resources that are designed to be used together for a specific purpose or task; a collection of information or techniques that can be used to address a problem or achieve a goal
pancreas	n: a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
plaque	n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay
stimulant	n: a substance or drug that increases or heightens physiological or nervous system activity typically used to improve alertness, attention, or concentration
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
premeditate	v: to think about, plan, or consider an action or event beforehand; to carefully consider or contemplate an action or decision before carrying it out, often implying a deliberate or intentional act
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
incessant	adj: continuing without interruption; constant, unceasing, or unremitting
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
bottleneck	n: a narrow or busy section of road or a junction where the traffic often gets slower and stops; anything that slows down development or progress, especially in business or industry
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
audit	n: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
stave	n: a long, narrow piece of wood or similar material, often used as a structural element in construction or to make barrels, musical instruments, furniture, or other objects; (verb) to fend off, ward off or prevent something from happening
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
atrocious	adj: shockingly bad or unpleasant; extremely cruel or brutal
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
intangible	n: not having physical form or substance; difficult to touch or grasp
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
implode	v: to collapse inward violently or burst inward with a sudden release of energy; to disintegrate or break down suddenly and completely
fray	v: to become worn or damaged at the edges or with use; to become angry or upset, especially in a public or noisy way; to fight or engage in conflict
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
reversible	adj: capable of being turned or done in the opposite direction or way; capable of being reversed or undone
impermanent	adj: not lasting or enduring; temporary, transitory, or fleeting
hiccup	n: an involuntary movement of the muscles of the diaphragm and chest that causes a sudden intake of breath with a sound similar to a “hiccup”
extricate	v: to free or release someone or something from something that is trapping, entangling, or confining them; to disentangle or disengage from a difficult or complicated situation
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
panacea	n: a remedy or solution that is believed to be a cure for all illnesses or problems; something that is seen as a universal cure-all
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
nonviolence	n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
punchline	n: the final sentence or phrase in a joke, which is intended to be funny or surprising and to bring the joke to a climax
terse	adj: brief and to the point, often to the point of being curt or brusque; using very few words to express something
inflection	n: a change in the pitch or tone of one’s voice; a change in the form of a word to indicate tense, mood, gender, or other grammatical categories
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
akin	adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.