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Word	Meaning	Advanced
culinary	adj: of or relating to cooking and the kitchen
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
malign	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a harmful or critical way; (adjective) evil or harmful in nature or influence
crucify	v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
pending	adj: awaiting a decision or resolution; yet to be resolved
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
rationale	n: the fundamental reason or underlying logic, principle, or justification behind a decision, action, or belief; the explanation or logical basis that supports or provides reasoning for something
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
gavage	n: a medical procedure or technique involving the feeding of a person or animal through a tube inserted into the stomach; the forced feeding of animals for specific purposes, such as animal testing or the production of foie gras
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
suffice	v: to be enough or sufficient; to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone; to satisfy or fulfill a purpose
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
fatty	adj: containing a lot of fat
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
unctuous	adj: excessively or insincerely flattering; oily or greasy in texture or appearance; smooth and sleek in manner or expression
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
steroid	n: any of several organic compounds that are produced in the body and have important physiological effects and affect the development and growth of sex organs
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
gorge	n: a deep narrow valley between hills or mountains, usually with steep sides and a river running through it
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
covet	v: to strongly desire or crave something, particularly something that belongs to someone else; to have an excessive or envious desire for
gastronomy	n: the art or science of preparing and serving good food; the study of food and its relationship to culture and society
olympiad	n: a period of four years, originally the time between the ancient Olympic Games and now commonly used to refer to the modern Olympic Games, which are held every four years
glee	n: a feeling of great happiness, joy, or pleasure, often accompanied by laughter or exuberance; a sense of delighted satisfaction from a positive result or accomplishment
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
disqualify	v: to declare someone or something ineligible or unfit for a particular role or activity; to exclude or bar someone from participation in something
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
hush	v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential
translator	n: a person whose job is restating written messages from one language to another
paddock	n: a small enclosed field or pasture, especially one used for grazing or exercising horses
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
rewire	v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
conceit	n: an excessively high opinion of oneself; self-importance
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
upgrade	v: to improve the value or usefulness of something such as a machine, computer system, etc., or to replace it with something newer or of a higher standard
olive	n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
indication	n: a sign or remark that something exists, is real, or is likely to occur
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
increasingly	adv: more and more
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
shush	v: to silence or quiet someone or something, particularly by making a “shh” or “hush” sound
squadron	n: a military unit consisting of a headquarters and several units or subunits, typically composed of two or more flights of aircraft
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
hog	n: a domesticated pig or swine; a selfish or greedy person who keeps or takes more than their fair share of something; (verb) to take or use more than one’s fair share of something, often to the detriment of others
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
confit	n: a traditional French cooking technique involving slow-cooking food, typically meat (such as duck or pork), in its fat or oil until it becomes tender and preserved
hyperbole	n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point
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
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
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
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
spice	n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
pep	n: energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness; (verb) to give someone energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
salinity	n: the presence or amount of salt in a substance, especially in water or soil; the measure of the concentration of dissolved salts in a liquid
potpourri	n: a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant materials; a mixture or medley of different things, especially a collection or assortment of various pleasant or interesting elements, such as smells, colors, or ideas
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
preeminent	adj: superior in rank, status, or quality; surpassing all others
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
fittingly	adv: in a manner that is suitable, appropriate, or befitting the situation or context; in a way that aligns with expectations or standards
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
Pharaoh	n: the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
megafarm	n: a large-scale agricultural operation that covers an extensive acreage and produces crops, livestock, or both on a commercial level
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
broccoli	n: a green vegetable with a bunch of small, tight florets on a thick stem that belongs to the cabbage family
sprout	v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly; (noun) a young shoot or plant that emerges from a seed and starts to grow
catfish	n: a type of fish that has whisker-like barbels around its mouth and can often be found in freshwater habitats; (verb) to create a fake persona online and use it to deceive others, typically for personal gain or attention
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
reminiscent	adj: making you remember someone or something; relating to the recall of personal interests
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
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
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
liquidate	v: to settle accounts and pay off debts, often by selling off assets; to eliminate or get rid of something completely
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
guise	n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
writ	n: a written legal order or command
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
brilliantly	adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery