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Word	Meaning	Advanced
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
vantage	n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
squishy	adj: soft and yielding to the touch; easily deformed
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
sidebar	n: a secondary, often informal, discussion or topic that is tangentially related to the main subject of a larger conversation, often taking place during a meeting, trial, or other formal gatherings; (of a newspaper) a small, secondary article or feature that accompanies the main article on a particular topic
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
idealist	n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity
linguistic	adj: relating to language or the study of language
resurrection	n: the act of being brought back to life or revived, especially after a period of death or dormancy; a rebirth or renewal of something that was thought to be lost or forgotten
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
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
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
indulge	v: to allow oneself or another person to have or enjoy something, especially something that is considered to be a luxury or treat
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
unfavorable	adj: not advantageous or beneficial; opposed to one’s interests or desires
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
cerebral	adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical
ascent	n: the act of climbing or moving upwards, often referring to a physical ascent of a mountain or a spiritual ascent or improvement; an upward movement; the process of moving upwards
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
kindred	n: a group of people related by blood or family ties; a close affinity or similarity between two or more things or people
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
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
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
abundant	adj: present in great quantity
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
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
gratification	n: the feeling of being pleased or satisfied as a result of achieving something or having something you want
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
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
interfaith	adj: relating to or involving people of different religious faiths
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
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
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
physicality	n: the physical nature or characteristics of something, especially the human body or movement; the state of being full of energy and force
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
paraplegia	n: a form of paralysis that affects all or part of the lower body, typically caused by injury to the spinal cord or nervous system
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
waist	n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
frailty	n: the condition of being weak or delicate, often due to age or illness; a weakness or flaw in character or morality
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
exude	v: to emit or release a liquid, smell, or expression gradually and slowly; to display an emotion, quality, or characteristic in a spontaneous and natural way
tender	adj: gentle and delicate; showing care and consideration for others; easily injured or hurt; offering a bid or proposal in the process of negotiation
resurrect	v: to bring back to life or bring into existence again
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
beloved	adj: loved very much
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
commandment	n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
lodge	n: a small country house where people stay when they want to participate in outdoor activities; (verb) officially present a complaint, appeal, claim, etc. to the appropriate authorities
shard	n: a small, sharp piece of something that has been broken, especially a material like glass, pottery, or metal
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
fanciful	adj: characterized by or involving imaginative and unrealistic ideas or concepts; existing or perceived only in the imagination
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
frail	adj: weak, delicate, and easily broken or worn out; lacking physical, mental, or emotional strength
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
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
definitive	adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
purveyor	n: a person or company that provides goods or services
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
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
razor	n: a sharp blade used for shaving or cutting hair
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
analogous	adj: similar or equivalent in some respects, typically as a result of functioning in a similar way
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
cigar	n: a roll of dried tobacco for smoking
paunch	n: a large or protruding belly, specifically, the belly of an animal, especially when it is large and protruding
side-by-side	adj: describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other, in close proximity, and typically in a parallel manner; (adverb) next to each other, with one thing positioned close to the other
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
illumination	n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
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
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
zigzag	adj: having short sharp turns or angles
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
wondrous	adj: inspiring amazement or admiration; extremely beautiful and impressive