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Word	Meaning	Advanced
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
slur	v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
euphemism	n: a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
reckon	v: to think or believe something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
hurl	v: to throw something with great force
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
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
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
stump	v: to cause to be perplexed or confused; (noun) the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
humiliate	v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
groundbreaking	adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
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
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
underneath	adv: under or below something else
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
immutable	adj: unchanging; permanent or unalterable
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
inferiority	n: the state or condition of being lower in rank, quality, or status; a feeling or sense of being less worthy or capable than others
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
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
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
spew	v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts
obscene	adj: offensive, rude, or disgusting, usually because of being related to sex
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
snip	v: to trim or cut something, especially with scissors or shears; to remove a small part or piece from something with a quick cut or slice
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
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
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
vile	adj: highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable; morally reprehensible or wicked; characterized by cruelty or violence
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
surrogate	adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
increasingly	adv: more and more
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
insufferable	adj: intolerable or unbearable; causing excessive annoyance, irritation, or discontent
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
fuss	n: a state of agitation or excitement; an angry disturbance
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
indict	v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them
huck	v: to throw or toss something quickly or carelessly; to promote or sell something aggressively or persistently
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
bobblehead	n: a figurine with a head that is attached to a spring or wire so that it moves or wobbles easily
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
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
mockingbird	n: a type of songbird known for its ability to imitate the calls and songs of other birds and animals
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
emulate	v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
subversive	adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
virulent	adj: extremely harmful or poisonous, especially in a physical or biological sense; highly infectious or contagious; intensely bitter or hostile
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
tirade	n: a long, angry speech or outburst of criticism or condemnation
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
prosper	v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish
kneel	v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
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.
shush	v: to silence or quiet someone or something, particularly by making a “shh” or “hush” sound
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
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
tantalize	v: to tease or torment by presenting something desirable but out of reach or unattainable; to tempt or lure with the promise of something desirable
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
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
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
squeamish	adj: easily nauseated or disgusted; readily affected by or sensitive to unpleasant or shocking things; excessively fastidious or scrupulous about one’s actions or behavior
silent	adj: without any or little sound
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
rein	n: a long, narrow strap attached to a horse’s bit, used to control the animal while riding; a means of controlling or limiting something or someone’s actions and behavior; (verb) to control or restrain something, especially something that is becoming excessive or out of control
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
acquaint	v: to cause someone to become aware of or familiar with someone or something