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Word	Meaning	Advanced
palindrome	n: a word, phrase, or sequence of characters that reads the same backward as forward, such as “racecar” or “level”; (of medicine and genetics) a sequence of DNA or RNA that is the same when read from 5′ (five prime, denoting ends of DNA or RNA) to 3′ on one strand and from 5′ to 3′ on the complementary strand
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
kayak	n: a small, narrow boat traditionally used by the Inuit people for hunting and fishing, which has a covered deck and is propelled using a double-bladed paddle
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
pathological	adj: relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease or disorder; extreme or abnormal in a way that is harmful or unhealthy
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
mute	adj: silent; not speaking or unable to speak; not expressed or articulated
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
pigeon	n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
spat	n: a minor quarrel or dispute, often one that is short-lived or insignificant; a sudden burst of activity or energy; a young oyster, clam, or other bivalves that has recently attached itself to a surface in its natural habitat
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
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
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
offset	v: to compensate for or counterbalance one influence against an opposing influence
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
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
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
matriarch	n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group
cocoon	n: a protective covering spun by some insects and other invertebrates
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
embellish	v: to make something more beautiful, interesting, or attractive by adding decorative details or features; to exaggerate or enhance the truth or significance of something
amusement	n: the state or experience of finding something humorous or entertaining
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
taper	v: to become or cause something to become gradually narrower at one end
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
tendril	n: a slender, coiling, or twisting stem or strand of a climbing plant, typically used for support or attachment; any thin, curling, or twisting feature that resembles a plant tendril in shape or function
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
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
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
akin	adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
entirely	adv: completely
trunk	n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
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
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
hieroglyph	n: a writing system using picture symbols, such as the one used in ancient Egypt
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
fluent	adj: able to communicate in a specific language smoothly or effectively, or easily
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
sculpt	v: to create a work of art by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques
haberdasher	n: a store that sells small articles used in sewings, such as buttons, zippers, and thread; a shop that sells men’s furnishings like hats, gloves, ties, and accessories
tortuous	adj: full of twists and turns; not direct or straightforward; excessively complicated
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
autism	n: a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
obsessive	adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors
doorway	n: an opening in a wall for a door to fit into
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
neurodiversity	n: the concept that neurological differences, such as autism or ADHD, are a natural and valuable part of human diversity rather than a disorder or deficiency to be fixed
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
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
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
misfit	n: a person who does not fit in with others or with society, especially because their behavior is strange or unusual
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
giddy	adj: feeling dizzy or lightheaded; inclined to be easily excited or amused; lacking seriousness or stability
newfound	adj: newly discovered or acquired
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
untangle	v: to separate or straighten out something that is tangled, confused, or complicated; to clarify or make sense of something difficult to understand or explain
cohesive	adj: causing cohesion; bringing people or things together
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
sting	v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick
trim	v: to make neat or tidy by clipping, cutting, or pruning away excess or unwanted parts; to adjust or modify to improve efficiency or performance
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
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
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
tickle	v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
mindless	adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
flaccid	adj: lacking firmness or stiffness; weak or ineffective; lacking energy or force
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
pretended	adj: feigned or not genuine; assumed or simulated
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
misdirect	v: to give someone the wrong order, information, etc.; to send someone or something to the wrong place or wrong direction
giggle	v: to laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly, nervous, or childlike way
truism	n: a statement or proposition that is true and does not require proof or elaboration; an overused or cliche expression that has become void of meaning
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed