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Word	Meaning	Advanced
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
impeccable	adj: without flaw or fault; perfect or flawless; incapable of doing wrong or making mistakes; of the highest quality or standards
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
eligibility	n: the state of being qualified or entitled to do or receive something; the satisfaction of the necessary conditions, requirements, or qualifications for something
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
assured	adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries
jug	n: a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, typically made of ceramics, glass, or metal; (verb) to cook something slowly in a covered container
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
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
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
detergent	n: a substance used for washing or cleaning, especially one that can remove dirt or stains effectively
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
frugal	adj: characterized by being sparing or economical about money or resources; avoiding waste or luxury
meticulous	adj: cautious and precise; paying great attention to detail
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
demur	v: to raise objections or show reluctance
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
evenly	adv: in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
dessert	n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
condo	n: a type of housing where each unit is individually owned, while common areas are jointly owned and managed
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
constantly	adv: all the time
verbatim	adv: word for word; in the exact words; exactly as spoken or written
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
privately	adv: in a private manner; not publicly; secretly
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
sketchy	adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
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
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
appraise	v: to assess or evaluate the value, quality, or condition of something or someone, often in a professional or organized manner
composite	adj: made up of different parts, elements, or substances; (noun) something made from two or more different substances
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
downward	adj: moving towards a lower position or a lower level
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
insolvent	adj: unable to pay one’s debts or obligations, often leading to bankruptcy or financial ruin; lacking adequate resources or assets to cover liabilities and expenses
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
median	n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size
replace	v: to take the place of something
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
predicament	n: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
silent	adj: without any or little sound
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
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
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
underfunded	adj: having insufficient funds to support or carry out an enterprise
shortfall	n: the amount by which something falls short of its target or goal; a deficit or shortage in quantity, quality, or standards
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
tuition	n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
deadbeat	n: a person who avoids paying debts or fulfilling financial obligations, often to family members, creditors, or the government
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
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
stool	n: a seat without a back or arms, typically used by one person; a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs, used for working at or eating from; a piece of feces excreted from the body
wobble	v: to move or shake unsteadily from side to side or up and down
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
dime	n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar
annuity	n: a fixed sum of money paid to someone annually, typically for the rest of their life or for a fixed number of years; a form of investment in which one makes regular payments to an insurance company or other financial institution to receive a fixed income in the future
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
grandkid	n: the grandchildren of a particular person
cavalry	n: a highly mobile army unit
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
bailout	n: the provision of financial help to a corporation or country which is on the brink of bankruptcy
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
vent	n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
adrift	adj: without purpose or direction; floating with no clear destination or goal; lacking a stable or secure position or status
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
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
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
drastic	adj: radical and extreme; likely to have a significant or far-reaching impact
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
beat-up	adj: describing something old, damaged, or worn out from use; (verb) to defeat or overpower in a physical altercation
ragged	adj: (of clothing) frayed or not in good condition; tattered
scrimp	v: to be sparing or frugal in spending or using resources; to economize
flute	n: a musical instrument consisting of a metal, wood, or bamboo tube with a row of fingerholes and sometimes keys, played by blowing across a hole near one end
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
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
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
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
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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.
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
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
seismic	adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
container	n: a receptacle or object used to hold, store, or transport something; a large standardized metal box that is used for transporting goods by sea or land
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
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
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
darn	v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches
eligible	adj: having the required qualities or satisfying the necessary criteria
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
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
longevity	n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
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
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
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves