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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
dietary | adj: relating to or affecting the way that a person eats or the specific foods that they consume | |
allowance | n: a set amount of money or resources given regularly or periodically; a granted permission or privilege; the act of allowing or giving permission | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
animation | n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave | |
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 | |
unnatural | adj: not in accordance with the normal or natural order or not normal, typical, or expected | |
unnecessary | adj: not needed or required; not essential or important | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
laureate | n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
animate | v: to make something full of interest and energy | |
initially | adv: at the beginning; at first | |
resistant | adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection | |
disastrous | adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful | |
verbal | adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
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 | |
drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
relent | v: to soften or become less severe, particularly in response to pressure or persuasion; to abandon a harsh or demanding attitude or stance | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
cartoon | n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption | |
junk | n: discarded or unused material or objects, often considered worthless or of little value; also used to describe cheap or poorly made items or food that is high in calories but lacking in nutrition | |
childhood | n: the state or time of being a child | |
influential | adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
broth | n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews | |
loon | n: a large migratory bird, typically having a haunting cry and known for its diving and swimming abilities; (an offensive word) a foolish or crazy person | |
muse | n: a source of inspiration, particularly for creative endeavors such as writing or art; a mythical spirit thought to inspire poets and artists | |
subway | n: an underground railway system, typically in a city | |
billboard | n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads | |
cereal | n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals | |
delta | n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle | |
tune | n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
deploy | v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way | |
deflect | v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone | |
shield | n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves | |
install | v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position | |
rev | n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute | |
pretension | n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
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 | |
narration | n: the act or process of telling a story; the relating of a story or account | |
snout | n: the nose and mouth of an animal, especially when protruding or prominently featured | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
sniff | v: to inhale audibly through the nose, often to detect or identify a smell; to draw in air through the nostrils with a quick, audible intake of breath | |
ceaseless | adj: without stopping, pausing, or resting; persistent and unending | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
grub | n: the larval stage of an insect, particularly beetles, butterflies, or flies; food, especially in the form of unappetizing or unappealing cooked dishes; (verb) to dig or search diligently and laboriously | |
insect | n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections | |
plaid | n: a pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical stripes of different colors and widths, usually in a checkered pattern, and typically seen on textiles like blankets and clothing | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
dutiful | adj: motivated by a sense of duty or obligation; willingly and conscientiously fulfilling one’s responsibilities or obligations | |
gaze | v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
erroneous | adj: containing errors; mistaken or incorrect; based on faulty reasoning or information | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
slogan | n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
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 | |
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 | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
suit | n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for | |
motionless | adj: without movement or motion; completely still | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
rib | n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
stride | v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress | |
vivid | adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind | |
wallpaper | n: a decorative paper or fabric that is applied to walls or ceilings to enhance their appearance; a digital image used as a background on a computer screen | |
stare | v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
poetic | adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way | |
essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
literary | adj: relating to or characteristic of literature (= written or spoken works of artistic expression) or other related works, particularly in terms of style and content | |
amnesia | n: a condition in which a person is unable to remember things, often as a result of brain damage, shock, or illness | |
obedient | adj: willing to do what someone in authority tells you to do | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
heartbreak | n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
retire | v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age | |
hemisphere | n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere | |
brain | n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling | |
quadrate | n: a square-shaped object or area | |
equation | n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign | |
memorize | v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
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 | |
poise | n: a calm, confident, and graceful manner with control of your feelings or behavior | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
lurk | v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal | |
obscure | adj: not well known to many people | |
spleen | n: a large, blood-rich organ located in the upper left region of the abdomen, known for its role in the immune system, blood storage, and blood filtration | |
mythology | n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
oblivion | n: the state of being completely forgotten or unknown; the state of being unconscious or unaware; the condition of being destroyed, wiped out, or erased from existence | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
remains | n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal | |
rural | adj: of or relating to the countryside | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
trout | n: a species of freshwater fish, typically found in cold, clear streams, known for its speckled appearance and often favored for sport fishing and culinary purposes | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
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 | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
etiquette | n: a set of rules and norms governing polite and proper behavior in social situations or professional contexts | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
lid | n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container | |
tin | n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes | |
stow | v: to pack or store something safely and securely, especially on a ship or aircraft; to hide or conceal something | |
whisk | v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
padding | n: soft material used to cover or cushion something, usually added for comfort, protection, or to fill out or shape a surface or object; extra data added to a message to align it to some boundary or for disguising the true length of the data | |
floral | adj: relating to or resembling flowers | |
gripping | adj: engaging or compelling; capable of holding one’s attention or interest tightly; evocative of strong emotions or reactions | |
needle | n: a thin, pointed object typically used for sewing or medical purposes; a metal or plastic instrument used for administering injections or drawing blood | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface | |
hew | v: to chop or cut something, particularly wood, with an ax or other tool; to shape, carve, or form something using a sharp tool | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
flare | v: to burn brightly with a sudden, intense burst of flame or light; (noun) a sudden and brief burst of bright flame or light; a sudden and intense burst of radiation from the Sun’s surface | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
shining | adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
druid | n: a member of an ancient Celtic order of priests, often associated with nature worship and divination | |
illuminating | adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
blazing | adj: burning and emitting intense heat and light; powerful and impressive | |
insulation | n: the act or process of covering something to stop heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through; the materials used for this | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
inhabitant | n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place | |
funeral | n: a ceremony or ritual honoring and remembering a deceased person, typically involving the burial or cremation of the body; a gathering or service to mourn the loss of someone who has died | |
eulogy | n: a speech or writing in praise of someone who has died, typically given at a funeral or memorial service | |
deceased | adj: no longer alive; dead | |
assemble | v: to collect in one place as a single group | |
afterlife | n: life after death, as believed in many cultures and religious traditions | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
gratify | v: to give pleasure or satisfaction to; to provide someone with what they want or need; to indulge or satisfy a desire or appetite | |
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 | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
humming | adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee | |
oar | n: a pole with a flat blade at one end used for rowing a boat through the water | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
uncommon | adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare | |
schlep | v: to carry or drag something heavy or awkward; to travel a long distance with difficulty or effort; to behave in a sluggish or unenthusiastic manner | |
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 | |
adolescent | n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult | |
garland | n: a wreath or chain made of flowers, leaves, or other decorative materials, often used for ornamentation or to honor someone or something; a prize or award given in the form of a wreath or chain | |
arc | n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
pascal | n: a unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI) named after the French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal, which equals one newton per square meter; the name of a high-level programming language developed in the 1970s | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
calculator | n: a small electronic device for making arithmetic calculations | |
blossom | n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success | |
behead | v: to cut off the head of a person or animal | |
symphony | n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements | |
opera | n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken | |
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 | |
youngster | n: a young person, typically a child or teenager; a creature that is still in its youth or early stages of development | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
lyric | n: the words of a pop song | |
suburb | n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
debut | n: the first public performance of an artist or actor |