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Word	Meaning	Advanced
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
snide	adj: derogatory or mocking indirectly or subtly, often with a tone of contempt or disapproval
revelry	n: lively and noisy festivities, typically involving drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking; a celebration marked by indulgence and enjoyment
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
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
humdrum	adj: lacking in excitement or variety; repetitive; monotonous
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
equate	v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
invariably	adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
shady	adj: characterized by darkness or obscurity, often referring to the atmosphere of a place; characterized by suspicious or dishonest behavior or dealings; relating to shade or protection from sunlight
silent	adj: without any or little sound
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
epitome	n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type
maid	n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work
back-to-back	adj: situated close to each other and facing in opposite directions; arranged or scheduled consecutively without a break in between; (adverb) consecutively
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
extravaganza	n: a spectacular or extravagant show, event, or celebration; a lavish or excessive display of wealth, talent, or creativity
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
widow	n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
carving	n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
champagne	n: a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, or any similar wine produced elsewhere
glamour	n: an attractive or exciting quality that makes people feel admiration or fascination; the attractive and exciting quality that people often associate with the fashion, entertainment, and beauty industries
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
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
coy	adj: deliberately shy, evasive, or modest, often in a way that is seen as flirtatious or coquettish; unwilling to commit to a course of action or express an opinion
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
wardrobe	n: a collection or set of clothing, especially for a particular occasion or purpose; a piece of furniture designed for storing clothes or personal belongings
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
turtleneck	n: a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
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
craze	n: an enthusiasm for a particular activity, object, or idea that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a fad
angst	n: a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
tutelage	n: the act or process of providing guidance, instruction, or protection to someone, especially someone who is young or inexperienced; the relationship between a mentor or teacher and their student or protégé
mingle	v: to mix or blend in, especially socially; to associate with others in a friendly, informal manner
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
sepia	n: a reddish-brown color reminiscent of old photographs; a photographic process or technique that produces prints in this color
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
alas	adv: (also exclamation) an expression of grief, condolence, or regret that is used to acknowledge a situation or outcome that is unfortunate or disappointing
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
bevy	n: a large group or collection of people or things, particularly a group of birds or women
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
impersonate	v: to pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or defraud; to imitate the mannerisms or speech of another person as a form of tribute or satire
allegedly	adv: according to what has been stated or reported; supposedly
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
snark	n: sarcastic or cutting remarks or comments intended to ridicule or undermine someone, often with a tone of superiority or disdain
montage	n: a sequence of images, sounds, or clips that are combined to convey a particular message or emotion
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
guru	n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area
limber	v: to make or become more flexible, particularly with exercise or stretching; to prepare oneself mentally or physically for a task or activity
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
peruse	v: to read or examine something carefully and thoroughly
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
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
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
petty	adj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters
junction	n: a point where two or more things meet or come together, particularly roads, railways, or rivers; a place or time of joining or combining
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
suited	adj: appropriate, fitting, or acceptable for a particular purpose or occasion; matched or corresponding to a specific person, dress, or circumstances
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
conspire	v: to plan or plot together secretly, especially with an evil or unlawful purpose
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
congratulation	n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
kudos	n: praise, honor, or recognition for an achievement or accomplishment
instantly	adv: immediately
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
malice	n: the intention or desire to do evil or harm towards someone; ill will or spite
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
wrinkle	n: a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin of the face; a minor difficulty
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
quandary	n: a state of uncertainty or confusion, particularly when one is unsure of what to do; a dilemma
bard	n: a poet, especially one who composes poems in a traditional oral style; a singer or minstrel who tells stories through song
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
squelch	v: to make a sucking sound like that made by walking heavily through mud; to suppress or silence something completely; to crush or quash something, especially through force or authority
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
cursory	adj: hasty and superficial; not detailed or thorough
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
adventurous	adj: willing to take risks and try new or difficult things
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
bravado	n: a bold, swaggering display of courage or confidence that is intended to impress or intimidate people, often in a way that is exaggerated or insincere
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
hamlet	n: a small village or settlement, often without a church
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
actress	n: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
boisterous	adj: characterized by high energy, noise, or excitement; exuberant; rowdy
pep	n: energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness; (verb) to give someone energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
heave	v: to lift or hoist something heavy with effort; to throw or hurl something, often with force; to rise or fall with a rhythmic motion, as in the heaving of the sea
cleavage	n: a division or gap between two parts, particularly a split in rocks or the separation of the breasts in clothing; the sexual attraction of a person’s breasts
tell-it-like-it-is	adj: straightforward and direct in speech or communication, often characterized by honesty and bluntness in expressing opinions or ideas
ladle	n: a large, long-handled spoon used for serving liquids, particularly soups or stews