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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
scrape	v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter
squeak	v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
catharsis	n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions
scraping	n: the act of removing a thin layer of material from a surface, often to clean or smooth it; a sound or sensation that is produced by something being removed or rubbed against another surface; (of computer technology) the automated extraction or collection of data from websites
repaint	v: to apply a new or fresh coat of paint
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
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
immediately	adv: now or without delay
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
replace	v: to take the place of something
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
remission	n: a period of time when a disease or condition is no longer present or active; a lessening or reduction of symptoms or intensity; forgiveness or pardon for sins or debts
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
sculptural	adj: relating to or resembling sculpture (= a three-dimensional work of art); having a three-dimensional quality or appearance
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
pickle	n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
ventilate	v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
strand	n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
rover	n: a vehicle designed to travel over rough terrain, especially on the surface of a planet or moon
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
hillside	n: the sloping side of a hill or mountain; a landscape feature characterized by a natural gradient or incline
guesthouse	n: a small house or establishment providing accommodations for guests, often located on the grounds of a larger estate
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
ventilation	n: the provision of fresh air, especially to a room or building
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
improve	v: to make or become better
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
hilltop	n: the top of a hill, rather than its sloping sides
bulldoze	v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
shovel	n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials
hoe	n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
guild	n: an organization or association of individuals in a particular trade, profession, or field formed for mutual aid and protection or for furthering their collective interests
carpenter	n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
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
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
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
hire	v: to give somebody a job
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
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
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
nuisance	n: something or someone that causes annoyance, inconvenience, or discomfort; an unpleasant or irritating thing or person
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
mason	n: a skilled worker who builds structures with stone, brick, or concrete
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
handprint	n: a mark or impression made by the hand, often used to identify or verify a person’s identity
cholera	n: a severe infectious disease that causes acute diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration, often resulting in a rapid and dangerous loss of body fluids and electrolytes
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
infant	n: a baby or very young child
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
attendant	n: a person who is employed to provide a service or perform tasks, often in a public place, such as a flight attendant, parking attendant, or hospital attendant
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
poach	v: to illegally hunt, fish, or take wildlife from private or protected land or waters without permission; to cook food by gently simmering it in a liquid, often with added spices or seasonings
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
bushmeat	n: meat from wild animals, especially in Africa, that is hunted for food or traditional medicinal purposes
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
conserve	v: to protect something, especially the natural environment or culture, from change, damage, or destruction
biodiversity	n: the number and variety of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or the world and make a balanced environment
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
nonverbal	adj: not involving or using spoken or written language; communicated through body language, facial expression, or other means besides language
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
revitalization	n: the process of giving new life or energy to something
rust	n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
tireless	adj: characterized by a persistent and energetic effort; not easily fatigued or discouraged
intrepid	adj: courageous and not afraid of danger or difficulties
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
lynch	v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
confederacy	n: a union of states or organizations formed for a particular purpose
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
prosper	v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish
capitol	n: a building that houses a legislative assembly, especially the US Congress
rotunda	n: a round or circular building, often with a dome, usually used as a meeting place, memorial, or exhibition hall
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
colonnade	n: a row of columns supporting a roof or forming a covered walkway or porch; a structure characterized by a series of columns
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
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
engrave	v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner
identical	adj: being the exact same one
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
purgatory	n: a place or state of temporary punishment for the souls of those who die in a state of grace but have not fully atoned for their sins
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
silent	adj: without any or little sound
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
follicle	n: a small sac or cavity in the body, especially in the skin or scalp, that contains and nourishes a hair or feather; a small gland or sac that produces and releases a bodily secretion
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
unspeakable	adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath