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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grub	n: the larval stage of an insect, particularly beetles, butterflies, or flies; food, especially in the form of unappetizing or unappealing cooked dishes; (verb) to dig or search diligently and laboriously
heap	n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
pillage	n: the act of looting or plundering, particularly during times of war or conflict; the theft or destruction of property or valuables; (verb) to rob, loot, or plunder a place or area, usually in a violent and destructive way
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
plat	n: a map or a plan that shows the division and layout of land into lots or parcels; a piece of land typically used for building or agricultural purposes
procrastinate	v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring
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
mate	n: a person’s partner in marriage or romantic relationship; an animal’s sexual partner; a peer or friend; (of the game of chess) checkmate, which is the winning condition of the game
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
rum	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane or molasses, often aged and typically with a sweet, rich, or spicy flavor
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
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
bum	n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive
chum	n: a close friend; a companion; also refers to bait used in fishing to attract fish
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
crocodile	n: a large, carnivorous reptile with powerful jaws and a long, scaly body; native to tropical regions and often found in rivers and freshwater habitats
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
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
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
frail	adj: weak, delicate, and easily broken or worn out; lacking physical, mental, or emotional strength
platinum	n: a dense, precious, silvery-white metal with the atomic number 78 and the symbol Pt that is highly resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, often used in jewelry, coins, and industrial applications
helmet	n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
thatch	n: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings
creed	n: a system of beliefs or principles
haunt	v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent
succumb	v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury
gorgon	n: in Greek mythology, a female creature with snakes for hair whose gaze turned people to stone; something or someone that causes terror or fear
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
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
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
cosmetic	adj: relating to treatment aimed at restoring or improving a person’s appearance and attractiveness; (noun) a substance that you put on your face or body to enhance its appearance and make it more attractive
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
railroad	n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
stoke	v: to add fuel to the fire or furnace; to increase the intensity or strength of something, such as an emotion or conflict
qualm	n: an uneasy feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or apprehension, often about the morality or propriety of action; a sudden fit or attack of pain or nausea
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
folly	n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
vain	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
nip	v: to pinch or squeeze with the fingers or a tool; to seize suddenly or quickly; to give a small bite or pinch; to decrease or reduce the size or amount of something by a small amount
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
foretell	v: to predict or reveal something that will happen in the future
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
forswear	v: to renounce or reject something, particularly under oath or to break a promise; to give up or swear off something
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
caress	v: to touch or stroke gently and affectionately; to express love or tenderness with physical contact
cease	v: to stop an action or event
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
sneer	v: to show contempt or ridicule for someone or something through a facial expression or tone of voice; (noun) a contemptuous or scornful smile or remark
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
bumble	v: to move or act clumsily or awkwardly; to speak or behave in an inept or confused manner
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
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
infancy	n: the state or period of being a baby or very young child
corrupt	adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
blunt	adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
Jovian	adj: relating to Jupiter or its characteristics
sorcery	n: the use of magic, often associated with evil or supernatural powers; witchcraft
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
siren	n: a device that emits a loud, piercing sound, typically used as a warning or to get attention; historically, a creature in Greek mythology whose enchanting voice would lure sailors toward danger
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
servant	n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
upstart	n: a person who has recently risen to a position of power, especially one who behaves arrogantly; an ambitious or presumptuous newcomer
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
extol	v: to praise or laud highly; to exalt or elevate someone or something by highlighting their positive qualities or attributes
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
aye	adv: an outdated word meaning “yes,” used to indicate agreement or assent, particularly in official contexts such as voting or parliamentary procedures; forever or always; (noun) agreement or affirmation
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
godchild	n: a child or young person who is baptized and sponsored by a godparent, typically chosen from among close family or friends
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
fawn	adj: having a light yellowish-brown or tawny color, often resembling the color of a young deer; excessively flattering or obsequious to seek favor or attention
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
torch	n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle
resentment	n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
lava	n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material
wrath	n: extreme anger
wary	adj: cautious or distrustful, especially because of a previous bad experience
novelty	n: the quality of being new, attractive, and unusual
wane	v: to decrease in size, strength, or intensity
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
feign	v: to pretend to have or to be affected by something, usually to deceive or trick someone
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
guile	n: the use of deceit or cunning to achieve one’s goals; sly or cunning behavior, often with the intent to deceive
bluster	v: to speak or act in a loud, noisy, and forceful way, often in an attempt to intimidate or impress others; to boast or brag in a threatening or blustery manner; (noun) loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little substance
batter	v: to hit something or someone repeatedly with much force; (noun, baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
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
bluff	v: to try to deceive someone into believing that you can or are going to do something, or that you have knowledge or abilities; (noun) a high steep bank, usually formed by river erosion
trinket	n: a small decorative item or piece of jewelry that is often of little value or practical use but is cherished for its sentimental or aesthetic qualities
bauble	n: a small, decorative trinket or ornament; a showy or gaudy item of little value or significance
sly	adj: having or showing a secretive or deceptive nature; cunning or crafty in achieving one’s goals
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
sty	n: a small enclosure or pen for domesticated pigs or other farm animals; a dirty, messy, or disorganized place
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
revelry	n: lively and noisy festivities, typically involving drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking; a celebration marked by indulgence and enjoyment
rut	n: a long track or groove worn into the ground, typically by the repeated passage of wheels or other heavy objects; a fixed, boring or monotonous routine or course of action
muck	n: dense, wet, and dirty matter or waste, often found in soil or on the ground; animal waste
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
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
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
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
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
clone	n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
navigation	n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
neanderthalensis	n: a species of the genus Homo that lived in Europe and western and central Asia from about 200,000 to 30,000 years ago
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
iota	n: an extremely small amount or quantity; a tiny or insignificant element or part; the 9th letter of the Greek alphabet
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
inferno	n: a place or condition of intense suffering, especially Hell, in traditional Christian beliefs
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
offshoot	n: a subsidiary or secondary branch or part of something; a new development or idea that has grown out of a larger one
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
listless	adj: lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest; marked by a feeling of lethargy or apathy
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
mistress	n: a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a, often, married man; a woman who is in a position of authority or control and directs the work of others
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
savor	v: to enjoy or appreciate something fully; to relish or delight in something delicious or enjoyable; to preserve or season with a savory flavor
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
hem	n: the edge or border of a piece of cloth, typically sewn to prevent fraying or unraveling; a small margin or border around something; (verb) to fold the edge of a piece of fabric and sew it down to create a neat and secure finish
dabble	v: to engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way; to dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid
babble	n: the sound of many people speaking simultaneously; meaningless talk or speech
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
scrabble	v: to scratch or scrape at something with one’s hands or claws frantically or desperately; to arrange or rearrange letter tiles to form words in a game of Scrabble (= a popular word game using a 15×15 square board and letter tiles) or a similar word game
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
haggard	adj: looking exhausted, worn out, or gaunt, as from fatigue, illness, or overwork; having a worn or wild appearance, as if from lack of food or rest
limp	adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
pimp	n: a person, typically a man, who lives off the earnings of a prostitute or sex worker
babel	n: a loud noise, typically referring to the confusion of many voices talking at once, derived from the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, in which God caused confusion among people by making them speak different languages
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
covet	v: to strongly desire or crave something, particularly something that belongs to someone else; to have an excessive or envious desire for
spur	n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void