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Word	Meaning	Advanced
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
cartographer	v: a person who creates or produces maps, typically by gathering or analyzing geographic data and using specialized software or tools
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
copyright	n: the legal right to be the only person or organization who can reproduce, publish, and sell a particular piece of work
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
mapmaking	n: the process of creating maps or charts, including the interpretation of symbols, features, and data and the use of various techniques and technologies to represent geographical or other information in visual form
insert	v: to put something inside something else
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
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
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
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
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
immediately	adv: now or without delay
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
pants	n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
irresistible	adj: impossible to resist or refuse; very attractive, appealing, or compelling
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
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
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
hurdle	n: a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
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
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
strangulation	n: the act of choking or suffocating someone by compressing their throat; a condition in which blood flow is restricted to a particular organ or body part, leading to tissue death or injury
noose	n: a loop or knot, typically made of rope, used for hanging or executing a person or animal; a trap or snare in which the neck catches the prey
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
strangle	v: to choke or suffocate someone by compressing their neck; to inhibit or suppress something, such as a movement or idea
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
disengage	v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
iambic	adj: relating to or consisting of iambs; a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, with the first syllable short and the second syllable long
pentameter	n: a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
causation	n: the action or relationship between an event or action and its effect or consequence; the explanation for why something happens
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
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
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
slant	v: to lean or slope in a particular direction; to present or interpret information or a situation in a biased or distorted way
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
heft	v: to lift or hold something heavy to determine its weight or to test its heaviness or density; to assess or evaluate the significance or importance of something
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
spotty	adj: characterized by irregular or uneven distribution or coverage; of or relating to temporary blemishes or discolorations on the skin; inconsistent or unreliable in quality or performance
inconsistent	adj: not remaining constant or in agreement
calculus	n: a branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change and limits; the accumulation of hard mineral deposits that can form in organs or ducts in the body, such as kidney stones or gallstones
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
coastline	n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea
underlie	v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
scorch	v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
improve	v: to make or become better
sphinx	n: a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion, known for its riddle-posing and guarding ancient treasures
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
reef	n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface
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
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
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
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
pixel	n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
solvable	adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
boson	n: a type of subatomic particle that follows Bose-Einstein statistics, which determine how identical particles with integer spins behave
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
photon	n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation
quark	n: a type of elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter that make up the heavier elementary particles, such as protons, neutrons, etc.; fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet
excitation	n: the state of being excited or stimulated; the process of producing an excited or stimulated state in something
permeate	v: to spread throughout; to pass through or penetrate every part of something
integral	adj: necessary to make a whole complete; essential, or fundamental; combining with something else to form a whole; (noun, of mathematics) a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve between two points on a graph
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
inextricable	adj: unable to be separated or escaped from
jumble	v: to mix or mingle various items, objects, or ideas together in a disordered or confused way, often resulting in a messy or chaotic situation; to create a disorderly or confusing arrangement of things
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
assassination	n: the act of killing a public figure, especially a political leader, usually for political or religious motives
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
mustache	n: an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
ultimatum	n: a final demand or proposal presented by one party to another, usually with a threat of serious consequences if the terms are not met
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
Ottoman	n: a historical empire founded at the end of the 13th century in northwestern Anatolia by the Turkoman tribal leader Osman I; (used as “ottoman”) a type of upholstered seat or bench without a back or arms, typically used as a stool or footstool, or in some cases as a coffee table
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
doodle	v: to draw or scribble absentmindedly or idly; to make aimless marks or designs
plural	n: the grammatical form of a noun or pronoun indicating that it refers to more than one thing or person
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
serum	n: the thin yellowish liquid that is a component of blood from which the clotting proteins have been removed, usually used to protect people or animals from disease, poison, etc.
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
puppy	n: a young dog, usually less than a year old
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
angular	adj: measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle; having angles or an angular shape
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
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
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
participate	v: to take part in something
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
detachment	n: a state of being disconnected or disinterested; impartiality or emotional distance; a military unit or formation that separates from a larger force and operates independently
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
nihilist	n: a person who rejects all religious, moral, and political beliefs and values; a person who believes life is meaningless and void of purpose
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
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
hearken	v: to listen attentively or carefully; to give heed or pay attention to something
parisian	adj: of or from Paris, France; characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
salon	n: a place for social gathering, especially for exchanging ideas and discussing artistic or cultural matters; a place of beauty treatment, such as a hair salon
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
tread	v: to step or walk on something
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing