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Word	Meaning	Advanced
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
imaginable	adj: capable of being imagined
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
restart	v: to start something again, especially after a pause or interruption
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
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
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
misplace	v: to put something in the wrong place or lose it temporarily
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
sidetrack	v: to divert or deflect from the main topic or goal; to cause someone or something to take a different direction or course
pitfall	n: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty; a trap or snare
pothole	n: a hole or depression in a road surface, usually caused by wear, weathering, or erosion; can be dangerous to drivers and cause damage to vehicles
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
awry	adv: in a wrong or crooked position; out of order; amiss
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
unstick	v: to free something that is stuck or adhering to something else
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
wallop	n: a heavy blow or punch; a sudden, powerful impact; a defeat or setback that is particularly severe or decisive
identical	adj: being the exact same one
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
bankrupt	adj: unable to pay one’s debts; having been reduced to a state of financial ruin; lacking in something essential or fundamental
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
spree	n: a short period of indulgence or excessive activity, often involving spending money or engaging in risky or impulsive behavior
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
upend	v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
offtrack	adj: deviating from the expected or intended course; not following a planned or established path
kilter	n: a state of proper balance or adjustment, a state of good order or organization
crisscross	v: to move or make lines that intersect or cross each other in a pattern resembling a series of X’s
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
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
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
transcript	n: a written or printed version of something, especially a dictated or recorded speech, interview, or conversation; an official record of a student’s coursework and grades at a school or university
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
staircase	n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side
retiring	adj: withdrawing from a position or activity, or becoming more secluded or reserved
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
precede	v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
psychosexual	adj: relating to the psychological and sexual aspects of a person’s development, behavior, or identity
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
midlife	n: the period of life between young adulthood and old age, typically characterized by a sense of maturity, stability, and sometimes, dissatisfaction or restlessness
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
overstate	v: to exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it is
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
fender	n: a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud; a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
lifequake	n: a sudden and significant change or upheaval in one’s life, often resulting in a period of personal reassessment, transformation, and growth
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
upheaval	n: great change, disruption, or disturbance; (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation
renewal	n: the process of making something new or active again; the act of renewing a subscription, license, etc.
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
clump	n: a small group of bushes, trees, flowers, people, etc.
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
timetable	n: a schedule or plan that shows the times at which particular events or activities are intended to occur; a list of train, bus, or airplane departures and arrivals
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
unnerve	v: to cause someone to feel anxious, frightened, or unsettled; to deprive someone of their composure, confidence, or courage
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
involuntary	adj: acting or done without or against one’s will
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
recession	n: a period of economic decline, typically lasting for six months or more, during which trade and industrial activity decrease, and unemployment increases
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
fetus	n: an unborn or unhatched animal in the later stages of development showing the main recognizable features of the mature animal
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
gravitation	n: the force by which a celestial body, such as the Earth, pulls objects toward its center; the attraction between two or more objects due to their mass
boggy	adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
buckle	v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
dishearten	v: to cause someone to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; to discourage or demoralize
disorient	v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
molt	v: to shed feathers, skin, or hair, especially in the process of growing a new coat or plumage; to undergo a process of renewal or transformation, often by shedding the old or outdated
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
spar	v: to engage in boxing or other combat sports with a partner for practice or training purposes; to practice fighting or defending oneself using light blows or drills
reliance	n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone
paycheck	n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
fridge	n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
ukulele	n: a small, four-stringed instrument of Hawaiian origin that is similar to a guitar and is played by strumming or plucking the strings
sergeant	n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
chin	n: the lowermost part of a person’s face, below the mouth and above the neck
ideate	v: to conceive of and develop an idea or concept in one’s mind, often as part of a creative process or a problem-solving effort
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
splatter	v: to scatter or spray liquid, mud, or a similar substance in small droplets or flecks; to stain or cover with such droplets or specks
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
sour	adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
loaf	n: a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced for serving; (verb) to be lazy or idle
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
loneliness	n: a state or feeling of being unhappy because you have no connection with other people
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
phenotype	n: the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an individual organism that result from the interaction between its genetic makeup and the environment in which it lives
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
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
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
autobiographical	adj: relating to or based on the experiences, thoughts, or life story of oneself; about one’s own life history or personal narrative
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
memo	n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
fable	n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
fairytale	n: a type of story that typically involves magic, traditional folklore, or fantastical elements; often features talking animals, enchanted objects, and heroic characters who overcome obstacles to achieve their goals
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
downsize	v: to reduce the size, scale, or scope of something, such as a company or organization; to decrease the number of employees or members
poise	n: a calm, confident, and graceful manner with control of your feelings or behavior
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
bedtime	n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream