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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chuckle	n: a soft, partly suppressed laugh; an act of laughing quietly; (verb) to laugh quietly or softly, often in a suppressed or restrained way
self-taught	adj: having learned a skill or acquired knowledge without the help of a teacher or formal education
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
impair	v: to damage something or make it weaker or worse
squeak	v: to make a high-pitched, short, sharp noise; to speak or say something in a high-pitched, weak, or timid voice
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
tin	n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
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
inexhaustible	adj: incapable of being used up or worn out; boundless or limitless in quantity, energy, or endurance
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
stoop	v: to bend forward and downward from the waist, often to pick something up or gain a better view; to lower oneself morally or socially
hydrant	n: a pipe with a valve and spout, usually located on streets and used for drawing water, especially for firefighting purposes
slouch	v: to stand, sit, or walk in a lazy, drooping way, often with the shoulders hanging forward and the head bent forward
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
aristocratic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy (= the most powerful class of society); noble or aristocratic in manner or appearance
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
unbroken	adj: continuous and not interrupted; (of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
anthem	n: a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause
craze	n: an enthusiasm for a particular activity, object, or idea that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a fad
ballad	n: a narrative or lyrical poem that tells a story, often with a simple, repetitive structure and a musical quality; a song in this style
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
condense	v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
lovingly	adv: in a manner showing deep affection or care; with fondness and warmth; in a way that expresses or suggests love
unflinching	adj: not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or adversity; steadfast and resolute
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
concerto	n: a composition for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra, typically in three movements
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
violin	n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings
evocative	adj: tending to evoke or bring something to mind
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
silent	adj: without any or little sound
vibration	n: a continuous quick and slight shaking movement
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
react	v: to take action in response to something
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
chord	n: a straight line connecting two points on a curve; a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
notation	n: a system of symbols or signs used to represent information or communicate ideas; a written or printed mark or signs used to indicate musical notes, mathematical formulas, or linguistic elements
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
notate	v: to write or mark down musical notes or symbols on a sheet of music or a musical manuscript; to make a written record or notation of something
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
inscribe	v: to write or carve something on a surface, especially as a formal or permanent record
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
entirely	adv: completely
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
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
squiggle	n: a curly or wavy line or mark, especially one that is irregular or difficult to follow; (verb) to draw or write something in a wavy or irregular manner, often with a series of small curves or loops
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
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
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
pinpoint	v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
enduring	adj: lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand wear, decay, or damage; continuing or persistent
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
polyphony	n: music consisting of two or more independent melodies or voices sounding together
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
geocentric	adj: referring to a belief or model that places the Earth as the center or focal point, especially in a system of planetary motions
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
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
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
perfection	n: the state or condition of being without any flaws or defects; the highest level of excellence or accomplishment; the act of making something perfect or complete
serenity	n: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled; a feeling of tranquility or peacefulness
bitter	adj: having a sharp, unpleasant taste; characterized by strong feelings of resentment, disappointment, or cynicism
wicked	adj: morally bad or evil
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
baleful	adj: harmful or threatening; carrying a menacing or evil intent; filled with misery or sorrow
avarice	n: an excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or material gain; greediness
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
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
turbulence	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often accompanied by violent or disruptive activity or behavior, such as air turbulence during a flight
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
triad	n: a group of three people or things; a group of three musical notes played in one chord
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
ambivalent	adj: having mixed or conflicting feelings or attitudes towards something or someone; uncertainty or indecision about what course of action to take
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
performer	n: a person who entertains an audience or group by presenting artistic or theatrical acts, such as an actor, musician, dancer, or singer
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
virtuoso	n: a person highly skilled in music, art, or some other pursuit
sonata	n: a piece of music for solo instruments, typically a piano or violin
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
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
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
exacting	adj: demanding and requiring great precision, attention to detail, or effort; characterized by meticulousness or strict standards
gripping	adj: engaging or compelling; capable of holding one’s attention or interest tightly; evocative of strong emotions or reactions
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
sensual	adj: relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of physical pleasure
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
analog	adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
impersonal	adj: lacking personal warmth or feeling; not influenced by personal feelings or individual characteristics; relating to an object or concept rather than a specific person
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
synthesizer	n: an electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals and is used to create a wide range of sounds, from imitations of traditional instruments to entirely new sounds
impenetrable	adj: not able to be passed through, entered, or understood
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
instinctive	adj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
awash	adj: flooded or overflowing with water, typically suddenly or unexpectedly; abundant or prevalent to the extent of being overwhelming or excessive
slice	n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting
dice	n: a small cube with each side marked with a different number of spots (from 1 to 6) used in gambling and some games
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
spy	n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
stern	adj: serious, unyielding, or strict in manner or attitude
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
slough	v: to shed or cast off a dead layer of skin, tissue, or surface; to discard or get rid of something unwanted or unnecessary; (noun) marshy areas or wetlands
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
backstory	n: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
writ	n: a written legal order or command
ramble	v: to walk, travel or talk in a seemingly random or aimless manner, often digressing from topic to topic without any clear purpose or direction
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater