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Word	Meaning	Advanced
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
bristle	n: a stiff, short hair on a mammal’s skin or a natural or artificial brush; a stiff, sharp point on a plant such as a thorn or a prickle; (verb) to react defensively to something; to stand up stiffly and be rigid
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
unsolicited	adj: given or sent without being requested or asked for; not invited or desired
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
feminism	n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
decidedly	adv: in a manner that is beyond doubt or question; in a way that is clear and unmistakable; in an emphatic or determined manner
boon	n: something that is helpful or beneficial for the quality of life
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
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
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
gloss	n: a smooth and shiny surface on a material, often achieved through the application of a coating or finish; a brief or superficial explanation or description, often used to make something seem better or more attractive than it actually is; (verb) to make something appear better or more positive than it really is, often by using vague or misleading language
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
bra	n: a woman’s undergarment designed to support the breasts
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
fixture	n: an object firmly installed in place, especially in a household, such as a bath or a toilet
sprinkler	n: a device that sprays water over a large area used especially for watering crops or gardens or for firefighting
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
testosterone	n: a male hormone that is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
laureate	n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
alliteration	n: a literary device or technique characterized by the repetition of sounds, usually consonants, at the beginning of words in close proximity, often used for poetic or rhetorical effect
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
ostensible	adj: appearing or seeming to be true, genuine, or plausible, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing or declared to be one thing while being something different or hidden
reputable	adj: having a good reputation or standing; trustworthy, reliable, or respected
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
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
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
remake	v: to create a new version of a work of art, such as a film, song, or play, using the same or similar material as the original; to adapt or update something for a new audience or purpose; (noun) a new version or adaptation of a previously existing movie, song, TV show, or other creative work
disservice	n: an action that causes harm or damage; something that is detrimental or disadvantageous; the opposite of a favor
stifle	v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
masculinity	n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, assertiveness, and so on; the state of being male or manly
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
breadwinner	n: the member of a family who earns money to support the others
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
emasculate	v: to deprive a male of his masculine characteristics or qualities, often by removing or damaging his genitals; to deprive of strength, power, or effectiveness; to make something less virile or potent
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
acquaintance	n: a person one knows but who is not a close friend
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
unmarried	adj: not married; single; having not entered into the legal or socially recognized state of marriage
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
participate	v: to take part in something
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
fond	adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time
exasperated	adj: feeling intense irritation or frustration, especially over a persistent problem or difficulty
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
inhuman	adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
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
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
silent	adj: without any or little sound
pretense	n: an act or instance of pretending or feigning; a false or insincere show or claim
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
undeniable	adj: not possible to deny; true or certain
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
housework	n: the tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining a house
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
chef	n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
diaper	n: a soft, absorbent piece of material worn by babies and young children around their waist and between their legs to catch urine and feces
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
unprepared	adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
apologetic	adj: feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or sorrow for one’s actions; making an apology or expressing an excuse for something
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
repose	n: a state of rest, relaxation, or tranquility; a period of rest or sleep; composure or calmness; a state of being at ease; (verb) to rest or relax; to be situated or positioned
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
earthworm	n: a common type of worm that lives in soil
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
impotent	adj: lacking power or ability to change things or to influence a situation
subordinate	adj: of lower rank or importance, often used to describe a person in a position of inferiority or inferior status; serving as a secondary or supporting element to something else
constantly	adv: all the time
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
niece	n: a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
decorative	adj: serving to make something look more attractive or pretty; embellishing
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
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
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol