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Word	Meaning	Advanced
toothbrush	n: a small brush with a handle used for cleaning the teeth
mascot	n: a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck, often adopted by a sports team or organization as a symbol of their identity or values
wayfinding	n: the process of determining and following a route or path to navigate and reach a particular destination, especially in unfamiliar or complex environments
font	n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
decode	v: to convert something, such as a message or piece of information, from a specific form into one that you can understand
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
shove	v: to push someone or something in a rough way
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
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
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
vexillology	n: the study or hobby of flags and related emblems, including their history, design, symbolism, and use
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
scholarly	adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
pamphlet	n: a small booklet that contains information or arguments about a particular subject
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
horizontal	adj: parallel to the ground or in a baseline; being at the same level as all members of a group
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
symbolism	n: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art and literature; an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
buy-in	v: to buy something in large quantities for future use; to accept or adopt something
cross-section	n: a two-dimensional representation of a slice or portion of a three-dimensional object or structure, showing the internal arrangement and relationship of its parts; a sample or subset of a larger population or entity that allows insight into its characteristics or behavior
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
whet	v: to sharpen or hone the edge of a blade or tool; to stimulate or increase someone’s interest, appetite, or desire
paraphernalia	n: equipment, tools, or items necessary for a particular activity, profession, or hobby; personal belongings or accessories associated with a particular activity or lifestyle
barber	n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered
badge	n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
adaptable	adj: able or willing to modify or be modified to deal with new situations
remix	v: to compose a piece of media that has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing elements of the item
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
casket	n: a rectangular container, often made of wood or metal, in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
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
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
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
underneath	adv: under or below something else
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
distinctive	adj: having a quality or characteristic that makes it stand out from others
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
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
plop	n: a short and soft sound like that of a small object dropping into water without a splash; (verb) drop with the sound of something falling into water
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
escutcheon	n: a shield or decorative or protective plate, typically bearing a coat of arms; a flat, usually ornamental piece of metal or wood that surrounds a keyhole, doorknob, or other openings
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
submission	n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority
alderperson	n: an elected member of a municipal legislative body, typically known as the city council or town council
cobble	n: a rounded, irregularly shaped stone used for paving streets or for building walls; (verb) to make or repair something in a rough and hurried way
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
gigantic	adj: extremely large
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
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
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
homage	n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
misstep	n: a mistake or error in judgment or action, often resulting in an awkward or embarrassing situation; a misjudged or poorly executed step or movement
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
parody	n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work
regiment	n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
rectangle	n: a four-sided geometric shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length
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
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
stylize	v: to show, do, or represent something according to a particular style, especially a conventional one
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
unfettered	adj: not constrained or restricted by limitations or rules; free, unrestricted, unbridled
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
crusade	n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
feasibility	n: the state or quality of being feasible; the likelihood or possibility of something being successful or able to be accomplished
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
populace	n: the general public; the common people of a community or society; the population at large
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
frivolous	adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant
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
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
cede	v: to give up, surrender, or transfer possession or control of something, especially territory, power, or authority
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
cedar	n: a type of fragrant, evergreen tree that is known for its reddish-brown wood and its use in furniture, building materials, and as an ornamental plant
trademark	n: a name or symbol on a product that indicates it was made by a particular company and cannot be used without permission by other companies
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music