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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
flutter	v: to wave or flap quickly and lightly; (noun) the act of moving back and forth
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
nag	v: to annoy or irritate someone persistently with repeated complaints, requests, or criticism; (noun) an old or over-worked horse
amber	n: a hard, translucent, yellow-orange or brownish-yellow fossil resin that is used in jewelry and ornamentation and often contains insects or other small organisms that were trapped inside when the resin was sticky; also used to describe the color that resembles this type of resin
incense	n: a substance that is burned to produce a pleasant scent, often used in religious or spiritual ceremonies; figuratively, something that is pleasing or satisfying to the senses, feelings, or emotions
scent	n: a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one
bra	n: a woman’s undergarment designed to support the breasts
haunt	v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
satiate	v: to satisfy or fulfill an appetite or desire completely; to fill or gratify to excess; to quench or extinguish a thirst or hunger
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
rah-rah	adj: characterized by enthusiastic support, excitement, or encouragement, often associated with cheerleading or spirited displays of enthusiasm
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
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
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
ragged	adj: (of clothing) frayed or not in good condition; tattered
immortal	adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
doula	n: a trained professional who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals, typically women, before, during, and after childbirth
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
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
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
hire	v: to give somebody a job
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
uterus	n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
illuminating	adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
niece	n: a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
vantage	n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
glimmer	n: a flash of light especially unsteady or reflected light; a slight sign of something
unconscionable	adj: not guided by conscience; unprincipled; unreasonable; excessively or shockingly excessive, unreasonably harsh or severe
flagrant	adj: conspicuously or offensive; glaringly, bad, or wrong
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
composite	adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances
shove	v: to push someone or something in a rough way
juicy	adj: containing much liquid, often used to describe fresh fruit or meat; interesting or exciting, often because it is scandalous or revealing
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
applicable	adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
trailblazing	adj: pioneering; innovative; the action of blazing a trail or creating a path for others to follow
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
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
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
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
appointment	n: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
dessert	n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
brownie	n: a small square or rectangular piece of chocolate cake, typically with nuts or chocolate chips; (brownie point) a figurative reward or recognition for doing something good or helpful
chemotherapy	n: the treatment of disease, particularly cancer, using special drugs that have a toxic effect on cancer cells; frequently used in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery and radiation
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
souffle	n: a light, fluffy, and puffy baked dish made from beaten egg whites, often mixed with other ingredients such as cheese or vegetables
lick	v: to pass the tongue over something to moisten, taste, or eat
hospice	n: a specialized care facility or service for terminally ill patients intended to provide comfort and support in the final stages of life; any program, organization, or approach focused on end-of-life care and support
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
inaction	n: the lack of action or activity; the state of not doing anything; the failure to take action when action is needed
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
birthright	n: a right or privilege that is considered to be a natural or inherent possession, often as a result of birth or ancestry
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
fantastically	adv: in a manner that is extremely or unbelievably good, impressive, or bizarre; in a fanciful or imaginative way
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
absolve	v: (especially in religion or law) to declare someone free from guilt, punishment, or responsible for something
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
merge	v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
icky	adj: unpleasant or uncomfortable; causing a feeling of disgust or revulsion
disquiet	n: a feeling of anxiety or unease; a sense of restlessness or agitation; a state of mental or emotional disturbance; (verb) to cause or feel unease, restlessness, or agitation
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
recoil	v: to spring or flinch back, as in surprise, fear, or pain
deathbed	n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life
barefoot	adj: without shoes or other foot coverings; wearing nothing on the feet
squish	v: to crush or press something so that it becomes flat or distorted
squirt	v: to eject or discharge with force in a fast stream or jet; to spray or sprinkle with a liquid or substance
jaw	n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
sour	adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
plantain	n: a tropical plant of the banana family, typically grown for its starchy fruit that is often cooked and eaten as a staple food in many parts of the world; the ripe fruit of this plant eaten as a dessert
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
crippling	adj: causing someone to become unable to walk or move; causing severe damage or harm
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
underwrite	v: to assume financial responsibility for something
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
orgasm	n: the peak of sexual pleasure during sexual activity, which typically involves intense physical and emotional sensations
pinata	n: a decorated container, often made of papier-mache, filled with candies, small toys, or other treats, typically hung up at parties or celebrations and broken open by blindfolded participants using a stick
glitter	v: to shine with bright, sparkling light; to reflect light in a way that sparkles and shines
confetti	n: small pieces of colored paper or other material that are thrown around on festive occasions, especially in celebration or as part of the decoration
turquoise	n: a greenish-blue mineral that is a hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate and is valued as a gemstone, often used in jewelry and decorative objects
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
reabsorption	n: the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
undulating	adj: having a rising and falling motion or appearance like waves; marked by a smooth, wavelike movement
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
encompass	v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
culmination	n: the peak highest point or climax of something, especially happening after a long time