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Word	Meaning	Advanced
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
verge	n: the point at which something is about to happen or where something begins; the edge or margin of something, particularly a physical boundary or border
distinguished	adj: (used of persons or their work) standing above others in quality, attainment, or reputation
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
squishy	adj: soft and yielding to the touch; easily deformed
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
immediately	adv: now or without delay
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
emissary	n: a person sent on a mission or as a representative of an organization or country
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
inconsolable	adj: unable to be comforted or consoled; deeply and persistently unhappy or grieving
mesmerize	v: to captivate or fascinate; to hold the complete attention of
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
bittersweet	adj: having a mixture of both positive and negative emotions or experiences; simultaneously pleasant and painful
adagio	n: a slow tempo in music, slower than andante but faster than largo
gloomy	adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy
uplift	n: the process of raising land to a higher elevation, or the result of this process; (verb) fill with high spirits
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
playlist	n: a curated list of songs or audio recordings that can be played in a specific order or shuffled randomly, often created for a specific purpose or event
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
sublime	adj: of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
flamenco	n: a traditional Spanish dance form characterized by dramatic movements, rapid footwork, and often accompanied by guitar music and singing
fado	n: a traditional style of Portuguese music that is typically sung by a solo performer accompanied by a guitar and is characterized by mournful melodies and lyrics about loss, longing, and sorrow
lament	v: to express sadness, grief, or disappointment about something, often by complaining or mourning
lullaby	n: a soft and gentle song, often sung to soothe a baby or young child and encourage sleep; any song or piece of music that has a calming or relaxing effect
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
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
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
scholarly	adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
craving	n: a strong desire of wanting something
lace	n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
exalted	adj: lifted or elevated, especially to a high or noble position; held in high esteem or regarded as superior; characterized by great dignity, honor, or prestige
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
moonshot	n: an ambitious, risky, and innovative project or goal, especially one that is intended to bring about radical change or breakthroughs in a particular field or industry, often inspired by the lunar landing mission of Apollo 11 in 1969
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
mar	v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
rabbi	n: a Jewish religious leader or a Jewish scholar or teacher
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
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
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
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
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
odyssey	n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
homesick	adj: feeling sad or nostalgic for one’s home, family, or familiar surroundings, especially when away from them for a significant length of time
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
potter	n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
Zion	n: a term used in the Bible to refer to the hill in Jerusalem, which is the symbolic center of Jewish worship and identity; in a broader sense, Zion sometimes refers to the Jewish people, the land of Israel, or the idea of a promised homeland for the Jewish nation
beloved	adj: loved very much
Sufi	n: a follower or practitioner of Islam’s mystical or ascetic branch, known as Sufism. Sufis emphasize the personal experience of God and spiritual growth through contemplation, prayer, and devotion
ken	n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
peacekeeping	n: the act of maintaining peace, especially in conflict-prone regions or between hostile groups, usually through the deployment of a neutral military force or diplomatic initiatives
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
underneath	adv: under or below something else
exuberant	adj: full of energy, enthusiasm, or excitement; lively, animated, or unrestrained in behavior or expression; characterized by abundant growth or profuse production
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
attic	n: a space or area, typically bounded by a roof and walls in a house that is located immediately below the roof; often used for storage or as an additional living space
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
sonnet	n: a 14-line poem, typically with a formal rhyme scheme
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
heiress	n: a woman who inherits or is set to inherit a large sum of money, property, or other valuable assets from a family member, typically a parent or grandparent
transcendent	adj: going beyond the limits of ordinary experience or knowledge; surpassing the usual or expected; exalted or sublime
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
crackle	v: to make a succession of slight popping sounds, often due to the heating or drying of some materials, such as firewood, paper, plastic, or food; to snap, crack, or crunch; (noun) a series of sharp, popping sounds that are caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of a material, such as wood or paper, due to changes in temperature or humidity
snip	v: to trim or cut something, especially with scissors or shears; to remove a small part or piece from something with a quick cut or slice
gunshot	n: the sound or act of firing a gun or other firearm, usually accompanied by a loud explosion and a projectile that is propelled toward the target
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
otherworldly	adj: supernatural, other than worldly; not of this world
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
cello	n: a large stringed instrument of the viola family, typically held between the knees when played; also known as violoncello
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
correspondent	n: a person who writes news reports for publication or broadcast
procession	n: a group of people or vehicles moving in an orderly, ceremonial manner, often for a religious or official purpose
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
daze	n: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; (verb) to confuse or stun someone with a sudden intense light or loud noise
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
recall	v: to remember something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
wondrous	adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
deity	n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
eyebrow	n: the hair arc over each eye in humans
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
misbegotten	adj: illegitimate or born out of wedlock; badly planned or not well thought out, resulting in something flawed or misguided