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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
erotic	adj: relating to or arousing sexual desire or excitement; considered taboo or provocative
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
concomitant	adj: occurring or existing alongside something else; accompanying or concurrent; often used to describe events, conditions, or aspects that are directly associated with each other
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
individuality	n: the qualities or characters that distinguish a particular person or thing from others of the same kind
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
individualism	n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
marital	adj: of or relating to marriage
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
predictability	n: the quality of being able to be predicted or expected; the degree to which something is predictable or can be relied upon to follow a specific pattern or behavior
reliability	n: the quality of being able to be trusted or believed in doing what someone desires or requires
permanence	n: the quality of being permanent, lasting, or enduring; the state or condition of being permanent
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
novelty	n: the quality of being new, attractive, and unusual
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
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
gist	n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
confidant	n: a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, often in a trusting and intimate manner; a close friend or trusted advisor
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
lingerie	n: women’s underwear and nightclothes, particularly those that are delicate, lacy, or designed to be aesthetically pleasing
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
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
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
beloved	adj: loved very much
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
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
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
neutralize	v: to counteract or cancel the effects of something; to make something neutral or harmless
forgo	v: to give up or abstain from something; to do without something that one might be entitled to
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
mating	n: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
captivity	n: the situation in which a person or animal is kept in prison or a space that they cannot escape from
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
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
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
radiant	adj: emitting light or heat; shining brightly
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
centimeter	n: a unit of measurement of length in the metric system, equivalent to one-hundredth of a meter
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
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
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
needy	adj: lacking the necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing; requiring the help or support of others; excessively demanding or dependent
caretaker	n: a person employed to take care of a large building such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.; a person employed to look after a house or land while the owner is away
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
aphrodisiac	n: a substance that is believed to enhance sexual desire or performance
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
tuxedo	n: (also “tux”) a formal suit of clothing for men, typically consisting of a black jacket with satin lapels and trousers with a stripe down the side, worn with a bow tie
cowboy	n: a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US; a person who behaves roughly or recklessly, typically a man; a skilled ranch worker who is adept at many tasks, especially those involving horses and cattle
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
naughty	adj: badly behaved; disobedient
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
infantile	adj: relating to or characteristic of infants or infancy; behaving in an immature or childish manner; lacking maturity or sophistication
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
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
orgasm	n: the peak of sexual pleasure during sexual activity, which typically involves intense physical and emotional sensations
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
anticipation	n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
mortar	n: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding building materials together; a heavy, deep bowl used to pound or grind substances
poetics	n: the study or practice of literary composition, including the use of language, imagery, and other creative elements to create works of poetry or literature
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
bifurcate	v: to divide or split into two branches or parts
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
tether	v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
sexless	adj: lacking or having little sexual activity or expression; not displaying or emphasizing sexuality
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
renewal	n: the process of making something new or active again; the act of renewing a subscription, license, etc.
vitality	n: the state of being strong and active; energy
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
dent	v: to make a depression or indentation in the surface of something; (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
reception	n: the act of receiving or the state of being received, especially warmly or kindly; a formal party of people
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
reciprocity	n: a mutual exchange of help and advantages; privileges granted in return for similar privileges
stifle	v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
mischief	n: playful, minor actions or behavior intended to cause harm, trouble, or annoyance; mischievous behavior that is not intended to cause harm or damage
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
selfless	adj: concerned more with the needs and desires of others than with one’s own; unselfish; altruistic
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
cozy	adj: comfortable and warm; giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
scold	v: to reprimand or criticize someone severely or angrily
dialectic	n: a method of inquiry and discussion that involves examining and resolving opposing or conflicting ideas or arguments; a discourse or dialogue that seeks to find the truth through logical reasoning and inquiry
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
agile	adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
wane	v: to decrease in size, strength, or intensity
intermittent	adj: occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady; stopping and starting periodically; sporadic
eclipse	n: an obscuring of one celestial body by another, often used to describe a lunar or solar eclipse; a period of obscurity or decline, often used to describe a decline in popularity or influence; (verb) to surpass, overshadow, or outshine someone or something
resurrect	v: to bring back to life or bring into existence again
mystification	n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
spontaneity	n: the quality or state of being spontaneous; the act of behaving or acting in an impulsive, uninhibited, or unplanned manner
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
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
premeditated	adj: planned or considered in advance; done with deliberate intention or forethought; prepared or arranged in advance
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
merry	adj: cheerful and lively, often with a sense of joyfulness or celebration; characterized by a happy or festive mood