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Word	Meaning	Advanced
august	adj: having a majestic or prestigious quality, inspiring awe or admiration; relating to or happening in August
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
cant	n: statements, especially about moral, religious, or political nature that are not sincerely believed by the person making them
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
transplant	v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
ephemeral	adj: lasting or used for only a short time
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
disinformation	n: false or misleading information that is spread deliberately, usually with the intent to deceive or manipulate public opinion
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
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
peach	n: juicy, sweet fruit with fuzzy, pinkish-yellow skin; a person or thing that is particularly pleasing or attractive
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
camel	n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
marble	n: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that has a pattern of lines going through it and takes a high polish used for sculpture and as building material; a small ball made of stone, especially one used in children’s games
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
remorse	n: a feeling of deep regret and sorry, usually for something you have done
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
queue	n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available
coronavirus	n: a group of viruses that cause respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological diseases in humans and other animals
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
overweight	adj: weighing more than is considered normal, desirable, or healthy for a particular height and build
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
adrift	adj: without purpose or direction; floating with no clear destination or goal; lacking a stable or secure position or status
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
chore	n: a routine or tedious task, often related to household or manual labor
tasty	adj: having a strong and pleasant flavor when it is eaten
vend	v: to sell or offer for sale, especially as a street vendor or in a small shop
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
workout	n: a session of physical exercise or training
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
flex	v: to show off one’s strength, power, or possessions; to bend or be capable of bending easily
masochist	n: someone who derives pleasure from their pain or suffering; one who enjoys being humiliated or degraded
martyr	n: a person who suffers very much or is killed for the sake of their religious or political beliefs
overwork	v: to work excessively hard or too much; the condition of working excessively or beyond one’s capacity, leading to fatigue, stress, and illness
overstressed	adj: experiencing a level of stress or anxiety that exceeds one’s capacity to cope; feeling overwhelmed or mentally strained
burnout	n: the state of being exceedingly exhausted or unwell, either physically or mentally, as a result of overworking
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
fleeting	adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
chai	n: a type of spiced tea originating from India, typically made with black tea, milk, and a variety of spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
cynicism	n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
participate	v: to take part in something
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
nihilist	n: a person who rejects all religious, moral, and political beliefs and values; a person who believes life is meaningless and void of purpose
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
avenge	v: to get revenge or seek retribution for a perceived wrong or injury, often in the form of punishment, retaliation, or vindication
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
scenery	n: the natural features of a landscape or environment, viewed particularly in terms of their aesthetic appeal; the visual elements that constitute a play’s backdrop or setting
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
wildling	n: a human or animal living in the wild or wilderness; a person lacking social graces or convention, often behaving in an unconventional or wild manner
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
elegy	n: a mournful, sorrowful, or melancholic poem or song written as a tribute or a lament for someone who has died or for a past era or experience that has passed away
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
multiracial	adj: consisting of or involving people from multiple racial backgrounds
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
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
hallmark	n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
saccharine	adj: overly sweet or sentimental to the point of being cloying or sickly; artificially or excessively sweet
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
mileage	n: the number of miles traveled by a particular vehicle or machine; in a more general sense, the usefulness or practical value of something based on the amount of effort or resources expended
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
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
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
complication	n: something that makes a situation or condition that is complex or confused
chirp	n: a short, sharp sound that is made by birds or insects or by electronic devices such as alarms or beepers
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
receipt	n: a written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or received; the act of receiving something
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
windy	adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
idyllic	adj: pertaining to an idealized or picturesque version of rural life; blissfully serene, pleasingly perfect, or charmingly simple
chuckle	n: a soft, partly suppressed laugh; an act of laughing quietly; (verb) to laugh quietly or softly, often in a suppressed or restrained way
splurge	n: an extravagant or excessive expenditure, particularly on luxury items or activities; a sudden burst of activity or energy; (verb) to spend a lot of money on something indulgent or extravagant, often impulsively or without regard to one’s budget or financial situation
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
supersized	adj: enlarged or increased beyond the usual or ordinary size; larger than normal; often used to describe food or drink excessively large portions
tuna	n: a large fish of the mackerel family, found in warm seas; commonly used for commercial and sport fishing and as a food source for humans and other animals
avocado	n: a pear-shaped fruit with a hard skin and buttery flesh, commonly eaten raw in salads, sandwiches, or as guacamole
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
caramel	n: a sweet, dark brown, sticky substance made by heating sugar or syrup until it melts and then cooling it quickly
frappe	n: a type of cold coffee beverage that is typically made with ice, milk, and coffee, and sometimes flavored syrups or fruit purees
drizzle	v: to rain lightly or in fine drops; to pour a liquid over something in a slow, thin stream
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect