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Word	Meaning	Advanced
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
booth	n: a small enclosed space, especially one with a counter or desk, used for selling tickets, goods, or services
assassination	n: the act of killing a public figure, especially a political leader, usually for political or religious motives
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
gratuitous	adj: given or done without charge or payment
stabilize	v: to become or cause to become steady or unlikely to give way
sour	adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
shuttle	n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
broccoli	n: a green vegetable with a bunch of small, tight florets on a thick stem that belongs to the cabbage family
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
react	v: to take action in response to something
tasty	adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
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
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
sesame	n: an annual plant cultivated for its small seeds, which are used for food or oil; a flavoring derived from these seeds
pasty	n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
popularize	v: to make something more widely known, accepted, or adopted by the general public; to present or promote something in a way that increases its popularity or appeal
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
admiral	n: a high-ranking naval officer commissioned to serve as commander of a fleet or naval station; the commander of a naval force or fleet; a naval officer of high rank
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
mahjong	n: a game played by four players, originating in China that involves tiles and strategy; a game that is often played socially and is popular in many countries
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
delicacy	n: something appealing, refined, or subtle in taste, texture, or appearance; a food item that is considered rare, costly, or requiring special preparation; sensitivity or tact in dealing with others or handling delicate situations
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
stalk	v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
birthplace	n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born
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
crossing	n: the act of going from one side to the other; a place where roads, railway tracks, or rivers intersect
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
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
deadly	adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
granddaddy	n: a colloquial or affectionate term for one’s grandfather; something that is the oldest, most prominent, or most respected of its kind
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
cosmopolitan	adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
culinary	adj: of or relating to cooking and the kitchen
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
clamor	v: to make a loud, confused, and often continuous noise, especially through shouting, shouting, or other forms of vocal expression; to express strong and determined protest or demand; (noun) a loud and continuous noise or uproar, often created by a group of people
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
outlandish	adj: bizarre, strange, or unconventional in appearance, behavior, or thought, often in a way that is seen as foreign or exotic; unusual or strikingly different from what is expected or normal
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
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
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
antipathy	n: a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something; a deep-seated hostility or opposition; a natural repugnance or enmity
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
pamphlet	n: a small booklet that contains information or arguments about a particular subject
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
sole	adj: only one of its kind; being the only existing or available one; (noun) the undersurface of a person’s foot
proprietor	n: a person who owns and runs a business, especially a hotel, a shop, or a company
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
crisp	adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
risotto	n: an Italian dish made with a type of rice called Arborio, or other short-grain rice, cooked in broth until it reaches a creamy consistency, often combined with various ingredients such as vegetables, seafood, or cheese
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
garner	v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
standardize	v: to make uniform or consistent in form, quality, or performance; to establish or implement a standard or standardization process
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
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
diagonal	adj: at an angle or slant; (noun) a line that runs across a surface or figure at an angle
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
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
lottery	n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
lee	n: the side or part that is sheltered or facing away from the wind or the direction from which the wind is blowing; a position or location protected from the full force or effects of something, particularly the wind
buffet	n: a meal where guests serve themselves from a counter or sideboard
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
spontaneous	adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
macro	n: (computing) a set of instructions that automate a frequently used series of keystrokes or mouse actions; (photography) a lens that allows you to take close-up photographs; (economics) a large-scale economic policy or system
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
karma	n: a concept that originated in Hinduism and Buddhism and referred to the idea that a person’s actions in the present moment will affect their future experiences and circumstances
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
specialized	adj: possessing or relating to specific knowledge or skills that are unique to a particular field or task; designed or intended for a particular purpose or function
alligator	n: a large semiaquatic reptile with a long tail, powerful jaws, and rough skin, native to the Americas and China
craw	n: the crop or esophagus (= a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach) of a bird or other animal where food is kept
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
lore	n: traditional knowledge, stories, or beliefs, often passed down through oral tradition; a body of knowledge or tradition that is often considered to be mythological or legendary in nature
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise