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Word	Meaning	Advanced
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
back-to-back	adj: situated close to each other and facing in opposite directions; arranged or scheduled consecutively without a break in between; (adverb) consecutively
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
digress	v: to move away from the main subject temporarily, especially in speech or writing
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
ragtag	adj: consisting of a disorganized or mismatched group of people or things, often of low social status or questionable quality
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
madden	v: to make someone extremely angry or irritated, often to the point of losing control or rationality; to become irrational or frenzied with anger or frustration
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
gravitation	n: the force by which a celestial body, such as the Earth, pulls objects toward its center; the attraction between two or more objects due to their mass
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
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
hand-me-down	n: a used item that is passed down from one person to another, especially in a family or community
woof	n: the sound that a dog makes; the threads running from side to side in a woven fabric; the texture or quality of the threads in a woven fabric
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
mural	adj: a large painting or other artwork that is applied directly to a wall or other surface
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
magician	n: a person who performs magic tricks or illusions to entertain an audience; typically involves sleight of hand or deception to create seemingly impossible or supernatural effects
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
unsurprising	adj: not surprising, and what was expected; able to be predicted
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
nonstop	adj: without intermediate stops between source and destination
lovingly	adv: in a manner showing deep affection or care; with fondness and warmth; in a way that expresses or suggests love
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
lull	n: a period of calm or quiet; a temporary cessation of activity, noise, or music; a soothing sound or movement that induces sleep or relaxation
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
accolade	n: an expression of praise, honor, or approval, often in the form of an award or ceremonial gesture; a sign of recognition or achievement
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
soothe	v: to calm or comfort someone or something; to make something less painful or uncomfortable
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
integral	adj: necessary to make a whole complete; essential, or fundamental; combining with something else to form a whole; (noun, of mathematics) a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve between two points on a graph
solitude	n: the state of being alone and isolated from others
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
untimely	adj: happening at an inappropriate or unfortunate time
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
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
decor	n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic
lizard	n: a reptile that has a relatively long body, two pairs of legs, and a tapering tail
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
affirmation	n: a statement declaring something to be true strongly
bewilder	v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
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
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
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
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
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
posse	n: a group of people who come together for a common purpose, often to pursue or capture a criminal; a group of people who share a common interest, belief, or trait
rhythmic	adj: having a pattern of regular beats or a regular beat; characterized by rhythm
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
participate	v: to take part in something
spontaneity	n: the quality or state of being spontaneous; the act of behaving or acting in an impulsive, uninhibited, or unplanned manner
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
penicillin	n: an antibiotic drug derived from mold and used to treat bacterial infections
cuff	n: a band or strip of material, usually worn around the wrist or ankle, often used to secure or fasten something in place; a blow or hit delivered with an open hand, typically to the head or ear
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
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
maroon	adj: a deep reddish-brown color that is similar to the color of dried blood
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
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
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
panther	n: a large and powerful wildcat with a distinctive sleek black coat found primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia
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
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
individualism	n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
adorn	v: to make something or somebody more attractive or beautiful
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
indict	v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
irresistible	adj: impossible to resist or refuse; very attractive, appealing, or compelling
wizard	n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
rickety	adj: wobbly, unsteady, and likely to collapse
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
shackle	n: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
rejoice	v: to feel or express great joy or happiness; to celebrate or express gratitude for a happy or positive situation or event
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly