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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
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.
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
cellular	adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
mortify	v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires
inopportune	adj: coming at an inconvenient or inappropriate time; not well-timed or poorly chosen; awkward or unwelcome
trivia	n: details or information that are unimportant
module	n: a self-contained unit or component of a larger system or structure; a standardized unit of computer hardware or software designed to perform a specific function
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
ingest	v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
forebear	n: an ancestor or a precursor
ocular	adj: relating to the eyes or vision; visual; pertaining to or connected with the sense of sight
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
shunt	v: to redirect or transfer something, often a flow of liquid or gas, to an alternative path or conduit; to move someone or something aside or out of the way; (noun) a device used to divert or redirect the flow of something, usually electrical current or fluid
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
toggle	n: a switch, button, or lever that can be used to turn a device or feature on or off or to switch between different options or modes; (verb) to switch between two different states, options, or modes, often repeatedly
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
syllabus	n: an outline or summary of the topics, themes, and assignments to be covered in a particular course or educational program; a list or summary of key themes or components of a particular document, work, or project
unwilling	adj: not ready or wanting to do something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
compost	n: a mixture of organic matter, such as food scraps, yard waste, and manure, that is allowed to decompose and is used as fertilizer for plants and garden soil
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
homemaking	n: the act or practice of managing a household and taking care of domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing; the work or occupation of being a homemaker
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
sweetheart	n: an affectionate term for a person, often a romantic partner, who is loved or cherished
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
chilly	adj: unpleasantly cool or cold; giving a feeling of coldness; lacking warmth or friendliness in manner
resonant	adj: tending to reinforce or prolong sound by sympathetic vibration; having a quality that elicits a similar response or feeling
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
solicit	v: to ask for something, especially in an urgent or pleading manner; to seek something through entreaty
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
tease	v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
neuropeptide	n: a type of molecule that is made up of chains of amino acids and is involved in transmitting messages between neurons in the brain and nervous system
hippocampus	n: a major component of the brain of humans and other vertebrates that is part of the limbic system and is vital for memory
reconstitute	v: to restore to a former or original state; to make something new again
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
headache	n: pain in the head; someone or something that causes anxiety or trouble
residual	adj: relating to or constituting a remainder or leftover portion; remaining after other elements or factors have been removed or taken into account
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
vegan	n: a person who does not eat or use any animal products, typically for ethical or environmental reasons
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
provider	n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
noteworthy	adj: deserving of attention, interest, or acclaim; significant or remarkable
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
carnival	n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
nanny	n: a caregiver, usually a woman, who provides child care services in the home of the children’s parents or guardians, either on a part-time or full-time basis
attendant	n: a person who is employed to provide a service or perform tasks, often in a public place, such as a flight attendant, parking attendant, or hospital attendant
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
splash	v: to cause liquid to scatter in irregular drops, especially with force
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
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
convent	n: a community of nuns, usually living together in a religious order under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
embodiment	n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea
dichotomy	n: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; a sharp contrast between two opposing and mutually exclusive categories or concepts
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
straightaway	adv: immediately or without any delay or hesitation; without any deviation or detour
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
wee	adj: very small or tiny; referring to a short amount of time
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
nun	n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
mechanize	v: to equip with machinery or automatic equipment; to replace human labor with machines or automation in industry or other processes; to make a job or a procedure more systematic or efficient by the use of tools or technology
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
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
proscribe	v: to prohibit, forbid, or outlaw by formal or authoritative action; to condemn or denounce as dangerous, harmful, or unacceptable; to ban or forbid the use, possession, or practice of something
at-risk	adj: in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of death or loss
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
barbecue	n: a cooking method or apparatus that uses open flames or heated coals to grill or smoke meat, fish, or vegetables; a social gathering or meal characterized by outdoor grilling or barbecuing of food
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
anorexia	n: a serious eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming overweight, along with a persistent refusal to eat an adequate amount of food resulting in significant weight loss, malnutrition, and a wide range of physical and psychological consequences
wholesome	adj: good for or likely to improve your health; conducive to or characterized by physical or moral well-being
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
intake	n: the act or process of taking food, air, etc., into your body through the mouth; the amount of food, air, or another substance that you take into your body
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
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
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
recreational	adj: relating to or for leisure or pleasure; done for enjoyment rather than work or duty
bachelor	n: an unmarried man; a person who holds an undergraduate degree from a college or university
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
fiance	n: a person who is engaged to be married
hilarious	adj: extremely funny
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
fraternity	n: a group of people, especially men, who are associated with each other through a common interest or occupation
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
hangover	n: the unpleasant physical and mental effects a person experiences after consuming too much alcohol; a lasting effect or aftereffect of something
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
gondola	n: a long, narrow, flat-bottomed boat or a cabin suspended from an overhead cable, typically used for transportation or recreation purposes, especially in Venice, Italy; a type of lift that transports skiers up the mountain
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
dud	n: any product, project, or person that doesn’t perform or live up to expectations; a rejected or useless item, especially an explosive device that fails to detonate
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
remorse	n: a feeling of deep regret and sorry, usually for something you have done
pimp	n: a person, typically a man, who lives off the earnings of a prostitute or sex worker
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.