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Word	Meaning	Advanced
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
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
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
antidepressant	n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
anesthetic	n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
contagion	n: the spread of a disease or harmful influence from one person or thing to another
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
frisson	n: a sudden intense feeling or thrill, often accompanied by shivers or goosebumps, typically brought on by excitement, anticipation, or a strong emotional response
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
accounting	n: a system of recording and summarizing financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting the results
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
rejection	n: the act of refusing to accept, use, or consider someone or something; in medicine, an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
segue	v: to make a smooth and uninterrupted transition from one topic or activity to another
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
enclose	v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
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
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
incongruity	n: the state or quality of being incongruous or lacking harmony or agreement; a lack of consistency or appropriateness
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
syntax	n: the grammatical order or rule of words in a sentence
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
synergy	n: the interaction of elements that, when combined, produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements
mash	v: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
propriety	n: the state or quality of being correct and suitable in manners, etiquette, or conduct
vulgarity	n: behavior, language, or actions that are crude, socially unacceptable, or offensive; lack of refinement or taste; indecency or obscenity
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
dissect	v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
fop	n: a man who is excessively concerned with his appearance, manners, and clothes, often to the point of being considered vain or overly self-conscious; a dandy or a man who is overly concerned with fashion and style
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
rye	n: a hardy cereal grain commonly used for its grain, flour, or straw, typically used in baking, distilling spirits, or as a cover crop for soil improvement
sourdough	n: a type of bread made from a fermented mixture of flour and water known as a “starter” that develops a sour taste and aroma due to the presence of naturally occurring bacteria and yeast
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
bacon	n: a type of salt-cured pork that is usually sliced and fried; a meat product that is derived from the back or sides of a pig
grill	n: a device used for cooking food by direct exposure to heat, typically a metal rack set over a fire or gas flame, or a part of an oven; (verb) to cook something over or under a grill
mustard	n: a yellow or brown condiment that tastes spicy made from the seeds of various plants; (adjective) between yellow and brown
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
siren	n: a device that emits a loud, piercing sound, typically used as a warning or to get attention; historically, a creature in Greek mythology whose enchanting voice would lure sailors toward danger
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
bum	n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive
booze	n: an informal term for alcoholic beverages, particularly strong liquor or spirits
ventriloquist	n: a performer who entertains by making their voice appear to come from somewhere else, often through the use of a dummy or puppet
dummy	n: a model or imitation of something that is used as a substitute; a person who is perceived as lacking intelligence or acting foolishly
puke	v: to vomit or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to feel or experience extreme disgust or hatred
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
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
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
dissection	n: the act or process of cutting up or dividing something to examine it
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
malign	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a harmful or critical way; (adjective) evil or harmful in nature or influence
meta	adj: pertaining to or involving a higher or more abstract level of analysis, interpretation, or self-reference, often used to describe aspects of gaming, social media, or other online communities that involve self-conscious or self-referential elements
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
transgress	v: to break the law or moral code; to go beyond or exceed the limits or boundaries of something
amusement	n: the state or experience of finding something humorous or entertaining
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
snug	adj: comfortably warm and cozy; fitting tightly and comfortably; compact and efficient in design
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
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
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
martini	n: a cocktail made with gin and vermouth typically garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon peel
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
disposition	n: a person’s inherent qualities of character or temperament; the act or means of getting rid of something
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
reflection	n: the act of thinking deeply about something, or the ability to think deeply; the image of something that is seen in a mirror or other reflective surface
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
obituary	n: a notice of someone’s death, often appearing in a newspaper or online; a published account of someone’s life and achievements after their death
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
pinpoint	v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
narcissist	n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements
foil	n: a thin and flexible sheet of metal, such as aluminum, used for wrapping or covering items; a literary device in which a character’s actions or words are used to contrast or highlight the actions or words of another character; (verb) to prevent someone from succeeding in their plans or actions
foible	n: a minor weakness or flaw in character or behavior that is considered forgivable or acceptable
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
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
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
lassie	n: a young girl or woman; the name of a famous fictional character, a Rough Collie dog in a series of books and movies
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
cowboy	n: a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US; a person who behaves roughly or recklessly, typically a man; a skilled ranch worker who is adept at many tasks, especially those involving horses and cattle
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
memo	n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
smorgasbord	n: a variety or assortment of different options, choices, or offerings; a buffet-style meal with a wide range of dishes
caption	n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document