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Word	Meaning	Advanced
poetics	n: the study or practice of literary composition, including the use of language, imagery, and other creative elements to create works of poetry or literature
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
bra	n: a woman’s undergarment designed to support the breasts
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
inept	adj: lacking skill or aptitude; clumsy
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
narrate	v: to tell a story or give an account of events, often in a chronological or logical sequence; to provide a voiceover or commentary for a film or other media
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
silent	adj: without any or little sound
sigh	v: to emit a deep, audible breath or sound, often expressing feelings of tiredness, frustration, or relief; to express longing, wish, or regret; (noun) the act of exhaling audibly in a long, deep, and often melancholy way
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
good-for-nothing	n: a person who is considered to be lazy and worthless; a thing that is considered to be useless or ineffective
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
expansive	adj: large or wide in extent or scope; friendly and open and willing to talk
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
participate	v: to take part in something
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
clench	v: to close tightly or grip firmly; to contract or stiffen, especially as in response to stress or pain; to tighten or compress
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
thanksgiving	n: an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, typically observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. and on the second Monday in October in Canada, that commemorates the giving of thanks for the blessings of the previous year
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
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
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
quota	n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
bot	n: a computer program or software application that is capable of performing automated tasks, often on the internet; a type of electronic device that provides autonomous service or assistance to users
peanut	n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
flay	v: to strip the skin off; to inflict severe criticism or punishment
flake	n: a small, thin piece or layer of something, often with a flat or irregular shape; a person who is unreliable or inconsistent
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
grammar	n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
condescension	n: an attitude of patronizing superiority or disdain towards others, often based on a feeling of superiority or arrogance
cashier	n: an employee responsible for handling transactions, such as payments or returns, in a store or other business
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
negate	v: to make something ineffective or null; to deny the truth of something
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
discount	n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
permeate	v: to spread throughout; to pass through or penetrate every part of something
gatekeeper	n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
hire	v: to give somebody a job
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
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
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
cohesion	n: the act or state of keeping or sticking together
underworld	n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
dingy	adj: dark, gloomy, and dirty
wig	n: a head covering made of synthetic or real hair worn for a variety of reasons, including as a fashion accessory, to conceal hair loss or baldness, or as part of a costume
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
rein	n: a long, narrow strap attached to a horse’s bit, used to control the animal while riding; a means of controlling or limiting something or someone’s actions and behavior; (verb) to control or restrain something, especially something that is becoming excessive or out of control
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
butch	adj: a slang term that has been used to describe a woman who exhibits masculine traits, often used to describe lesbians, but it can also be used to describe any woman who does not conform to traditional feminine gender roles
slang	n: informal or non-standard language that is often used within a specific group or culture and may not be considered appropriate in a professional or formal context
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
apologetic	adj: feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or sorrow for one’s actions; making an apology or expressing an excuse for something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
nonbinary	adj: someone who does not identify as a man or a woman; not relating to, composed of, or including only two things
mermaid	n: a mythical sea creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
cyborg	n: a being that is part human and part machine or technology, often created through the integration of electronic and mechanical devices
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
sashay	v: to walk in a way that is exaggeratedly graceful and confident, typically with one’s hips swaying from side to side
twirl	v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion
glitter	v: to shine with bright, sparkling light; to reflect light in a way that sparkles and shines
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
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
punctuate	v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically
vowel	n: a speech sound pronounced with an open vocal tract, typically made by vibrating the vocal cords and without any constriction or obstruction of airflow in the lungs or mouth
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
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
spectacle	n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
freaky	adj: strange or unusual in a way that is frightening or unsettling
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
seep	v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
activate	v: make something start working, more active or dynamic
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount