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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
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
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
mediocre	adj: of only average quality; not very good
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
vintage	adj: denoting something from the past, especially from the recent past
poster	n: a large sheet or picture that is placed either on a public space to promote or announce something or on a wall to decorate it
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
mattress	n: a large rectangular pad filled with soft material, used as a bed or part of a bed
flank	n: the side of an animal, especially the side between the last rib and the hip; the side of military or naval formation; (verb) to be located on either side of something
underneath	adv: under or below something else
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
spice	n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food
insignificant	adj: of little importance, influence, or power
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
intact	adj: undamaged and complete
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
ingest	v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
recall	v: to remember something
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
dilate	v: to make something wider, larger, or more open
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
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
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
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
react	v: to take action in response to something
flatline	v: to experience a cessation of electrical activity in the heart or other vital organs, leading to a loss of function and potential death; to cease or level off (as in an economic trend or another line graph) at a low or bottomed-out point
rapt	adj: deeply engrossed or absorbed in something; completely attentive or absorbed
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
poetics	n: the study or practice of literary composition, including the use of language, imagery, and other creative elements to create works of poetry or literature
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
archetype	n: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology that represents a universal pattern of human nature
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
likable	adj: having qualities that make a person or thing well-liked or attractive; pleasant, friendly, or enjoyable
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
resistant	adj: not affected by something, especially changes or new ideas; of or relating to immunity to disease or infection
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
roadblock	n: a physical barrier or obstacle that prevents progress or movement; a situation that impedes progress or creates difficulty in achieving a goal or objective
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
dramatist	n: (also “dramaturge”) a writer of plays, dramas, or theatrical pieces
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
climax	n: the most intense or exciting moment of an event or experience; the point of highest dramatic tension or emotional intensity in a story, plot, or performance
denouement	n: the final resolution or outcome of a story, play, or narrative, where loose ends are tied up, and the plot concludes
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
overlay	v: to place or cover something over or on top of something else; to add a layer of functionality or data on top of another (noun) a layer of material placed on top of a surface, typically to protect or decorate it
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
incite	v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
poetic	adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
transcribe	v: to copy or reproduce something in written or printed form; to translate spoken language into written text
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
heighten	v: to increase or enhance the intensity, degree, or extent of something; to make something more pronounced or noticeable; to intensify or amplify
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
skate	n: a type of footwear that has a blade attached to its sole for skating on ice or other hard surfaces; an activity or sport that involves gliding on skates on ice or other hard surfaces
puck	n: a small, hard rubber disc used in ice hockey and other related games; a mischievous or playful sprite or demon in folklore and mythology
visionary	adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative
clergyman	n: a man who is a member of the clergy (= religious leader), especially a minister or priest in the Christian Church
equality	n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
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
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
cadence	n: the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds or words, especially in relation to music or speech; the rhythmic or periodic movement or progression of something
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
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
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
knowledgeable	adj: having or showing extensive knowledge, expertise, or understanding of a particular subject or field
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
scripture	n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings
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
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
Negro	n: (“Negro” is now considered out of date and offensive) a term that was once used to refer to people of African descent, especially those living in the United States
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
frenzied	adj: wild, excited, or uncontrolled, often as a result of strong emotions such as anger, fear, or excitement
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
frenzy	n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
creed	n: a system of beliefs or principles
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
batch	n: a quantity or group of things that are made or produced together and are considered to be the same or similar; an amount produced during a specified period of time or process
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
outcry	n: a strong expression of public protest, anger, or dissent
stanza	n: a group of lines of poetry that form a unit; a division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together, usually with a recurring pattern of meter and rhyme
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
almighty	adj: having supreme or ultimate power or authority; complete and total; omnipotent
outrage	n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
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
sabotage	n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies
butt	v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette
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
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
tumult	n: a state of great confusion, commotion, or disturbance; a loud, confused noise, as of people shouting
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
caretaker	n: a person employed to take care of a large building such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.; a person employed to look after a house or land while the owner is away
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
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
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify