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Word	Meaning	Advanced
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
robin	n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
dispense	v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
hillside	n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
newlywed	n: a person who has recently married and is still in the early stages of their marriage
vineyard	n: a farm where grapes are grown to produce wine
grease	n: a thick, oily substance used to lubricate machines, surfaces, or moving parts; fat or oil used in cooking
driftwood	n: wood that has been carried along by the current of a river or ocean and washed up on shore, often used for decorative purposes or as fuel
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
resent	v: to feel anger, bitterness, or indignation towards someone or something as a result of unfair treatment or perceived injustice; to harbor negative feelings towards someone or something
slot	n: a long, narrow opening or groove, typically one that is cut into a hard material, that is designed to receive and hold an object in place
blackjack	n: a gambling card game in which players try to accumulate cards with a total value as close to 21 as possible, without exceeding it; a type of club or baton, typically made of heavy, flexible material, used as a weapon
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
pony	n: a small horse
ace	n: a playing card with a single symbol or mark that is typically the highest in value or rank in a particular card game; a person who is very skilled or successful in a specific activity or field
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
railroad	n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
mafia	n: a secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activities such as gambling, extortion, racketeering, prostitution, and drug trafficking, typically maintains a strict code of loyalty, secrecy, and omertà (= silence or non-cooperation with authorities)
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
loch	n: a Scottish term for a lake or inlet often used to describe a narrow and deep body of freshwater in a valley or mountainous region
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
cactus	n: a plant that typically grows in dry regions and has spiny leaves, stems, and often vibrant flowers
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
impatience	n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
strawberry	n: a sweet, juicy fruit with a reddish color, a seeded surface, and a green, leafy top
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
grapevine	n: a climbing plant on which grapes grow; the informal transmission of information, gossip, or rumors from person to person
ripe	adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested
silent	adj: without any or little sound
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
whiskey	n: a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat, aged in barrels and often consumed straight or with mixers
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
skyscraper	n: a very tall building, typically one in a city
nicotine	n: a colorless, oily, poisonous chemical compound found in tobacco leaves, which is highly addictive and acts as a stimulant, affecting the nervous system
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
waitress	n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
dispatch	v: to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose; to send a message or piece of information
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
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
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
unspeakable	adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
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
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
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
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
nemesis	n: an archenemy, opponent, or rival who is often seen as a personification of retribution or divine justice; a downfall or undoing that is a consequence of one’s actions
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
misdemeanor	n: a minor crime or offense that is generally punishable by a fine or a jail term of fewer than 12 months
menace	n: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat or perceived threat
spit	v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
proceeds	n: the money or profit earned from a particular activity or venture; the total amount collected from a sale or fundraiser
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
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
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
pizzeria	n: a restaurant or establishment that specializes in making and serving pizzas
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
handy	adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use
reminder	n: something that serves to jog or refresh one’s memory; a prompt or message that helps to recall or remember something
limp	adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
orchid	n: a plant with showy or unusual flowers, typically having either a single, complex flower or a cluster of small flowers, many of which are prized for their beauty and often cultivated as ornamental plants
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
graham	n: a type of flour made from whole wheat that has had the bran and germ removed and is often used to make crackers or cookies; a cracker made with this type of flour
cracker	n: a crisp, dry baked food usually made from flour and served as a snack or with soup or cheese; a person who breaks into computer systems or networks without authorization, commonly known as a hacker; a small firework that is designed to make a loud noise when ignited
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
cappuccino	n: an Italian espresso-based coffee drink that is typically made with hot milk and foam on top
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
meltdown	n: a severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping; a situation in which something fails or weakens suddenly or dramatically
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
sip	v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink
absinthe	n: a highly alcoholic and anise-flavored spirit derived from botanicals, typically including wormwood; the plant Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as grand wormwood, from which the spirit gets its name
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
choreography	n: the art and technique of arranging dance movements and patterns in a work of ballet or modern dance; the sequence of movements and positions in a dance
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
flashback	n: an interruption of the chronological sequence of events in a narrative, in which an event or scene from a past time is inserted into the current narrative
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
sob	v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
unrepeatable	adj: unable to be repeated or duplicated; unique; one-of-a-kind
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
entertaining	adj: providing enjoyment or amusement, especially through being lively or amusing
pastime	n: an activity that is enjoyable and done for leisure or entertainment purposes, such as a hobby or game
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
pesky	adj: causing annoyance, irritation, or trouble; persistent in a vexing or troublesome manner
peel	v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables
shuck	v: to remove the shell or outer covering of something, such as a corn or an oyster; to discard or get rid of something, particularly something that is seen as useless or unwanted
premiere	n: the first public performance of a play, film, or piece of music, or the opening of a show or exhibition
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
beloved	adj: loved very much