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Word	Meaning	Advanced
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
sage	n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb
pithy	adj: concise and forcefully expressive, especially in language or style
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
timeless	adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion
dictum	n: a formal pronouncement or authoritative statement; a saying or maxim that is considered to be true or wise
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
fascination	n: the state of being intensely interested in someone or something, or a powerful attraction
submerge	v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
psychotherapy	n: the treatment of mental or emotional problems by talking with a therapist
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
password	n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
fuss	n: a state of agitation or excitement; an angry disturbance
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
transfix	v: to cause someone to become motionless or spellbound, often through shock or amazement; to pierce or impale with a pointed object
clutter	n: to fill a room or place with so many items that it becomes messy
secluded	adj: hidden or isolated from view; quiet and undisturbed; kept away from the company of others
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
respite	n: a brief period of rest, relief, or delay from something difficult or unpleasant; a short break or vacation from regular activities or responsibilities
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
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
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
electrode	n: either of two points or ends of a conductor at which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
brainwave	n: a sudden idea or inspiration; a moment of great insight or creativity
electrical	adj: relating to electricity
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
undulating	adj: having a rising and falling motion or appearance like waves; marked by a smooth, wavelike movement
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
tangible	adj: real and concrete; able to be perceived, especially able to be touched; (of business assets) having physical substance and intrinsic monetary value
unreliable	adj: not able to be trusted or depended on
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
improve	v: to make or become better
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
enthuse	v: to express enthusiastic approval or appreciation for something; to become highly interested or excited about something
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
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
levitate	v: to rise or float in the air without apparent support, often in a magical or supernatural manner
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
olympiad	n: a period of four years, originally the time between the ancient Olympic Games and now commonly used to refer to the modern Olympic Games, which are held every four years
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
relaxation	n: a state of being free from tension, stress, or anxiety; a condition of being relaxed, calm, and comfortable; a period of rest or leisure
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
mellow	adj: (of a person) relaxed and comfortable; (of a color, sound, or light) soft and warm
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
zen	n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
headset	n: a pair of headphones, typically with a microphone attached
wireless	adj: of or relating a connection or communication that does not require a physical wire or cable, often through the use of radio waves or electromagnetic signals
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
rotation	n: the action or process of moving in a circle around an axis or center
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
interactive	adj: acting reciprocally; mutually responsive
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
fluctuate	v: to rise and fall irregularly or unexpectedly; to vary or change often and unpredictably
upend	v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
mystification	n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
instantly	adv: immediately
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
seamless	adj: without spaces or breaks between one part and the next
tandem	n: a device or arrangement that allows two or more things to be connected or work together in a coordinated manner; a bicycle built for two people to ride in a line, with one behind the other
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
slacken	v: to become less tight or tense; to slow down or decrease in speed or intensity; to show a decline in effort or performance
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
skinny	adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
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
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
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.
easel	n: a stand or support used to hold an artist’s canvas or other artwork
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
paintbrush	n: a tool used for applying paint or other liquid substances to a surface, typically consisting of bristles or synthetic fibers attached to a handle
unlock	v: to open something, such as a door, window, etc., usually using a key
enliven	v: to make something more interesting, active, or appealing; to give life or energy to something, often by adding new or creative elements
toolbox	n: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment