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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
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
complication	n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
congratulation	n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
spicy	adj: having a strong, pungent flavor or aroma, typically as a result of containing spices; exciting or thrilling
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
covet	v: to strongly desire or crave something, particularly something that belongs to someone else; to have an excessive or envious desire for
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
copyright	n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
snapback	n: a type of hat with a flat brim that can be adjusted to snap into place at different angles; any clothing or accessory that goes out of style but then comes back into fashion after a period of time
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
popularity	n: the state of being widely accepted, admired, or appreciated by many people
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
monumental	adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
decorate	v: to add beauty or distinction to something by the addition of ornament, art, etc
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
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
amass	v: to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something over time; to collect or assemble for future use or reference
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
entrenched	adj: established firmly and securely
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
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
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
chime	v: to make a ringing sound, usually by striking an object like a bell or wind chime; to harmonize or agree with something else; (noun) a set of musical bells or metal tubes that produce a musical sound when struck or played
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
gatekeeper	n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
dab	v: to touch or apply something lightly, usually several times
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
elbow	n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint
slot	n: a long, narrow opening or groove, typically one that is cut into a hard material, that is designed to receive and hold an object in place
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
practically	adv: almost or nearly
identical	adj: being the exact same one
bisexual	adj: attracted to both men and women; capable of having a romantic or sexual attraction to both men and women
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
melanin	n: a natural pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of animals, responsible for the color and tone of these features
queer	adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
wobble	v: to move or shake unsteadily from side to side or up and down
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
timely	adj: happening at best possible time
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
cuddle	v: to hold close and lovingly in one’s arms, often for comfort or affection; to snuggle or nestle against someone or something
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
spice	n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
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
overdrive	n: a gear in a vehicle that allows the engine to operate at a higher speed than the vehicle’s speed, resulting in greater fuel efficiency and smoother driving; (verb) to drive or work too hard
loophole	n: a gap or weakness in a legal or bureaucratic system that allows for the exploitation of unintended benefits or avoids penalties
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
vent	n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
splinter	n: a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off from a larger piece; a fragment or small piece that has separated from something larger
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
fluffy	adj: soft and light, often with a texture that resembles feathers or fur
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
straw	n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc.
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
constantly	adv: all the time
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
hire	v: to give somebody a job
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
cheerleader	n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines
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
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
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
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position