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Word	Meaning	Advanced
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
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
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
distillation	n: the process of purifying or separating components from a liquid mixture by heating and cooling, typically by using a distillation apparatus; the concentration or essence of something
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
appall	v: to shock or disgust; to fill with dismay
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
hilarious	adj: extremely funny
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
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
enormity	n: the quality of being extremely evil or wicked; the vastness of size or extent
shuffle	v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps
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
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
wry	adj: using or expressing dry or ironic humor, often with a twisted or distorted facial expression
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
irritating	adj: causing annoyance, frustration, or exasperation; provoking impatience or irritation
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
tilt	v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
colossal	adj: extremely large and impressive
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
handwriting	n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
mystic	adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
serene	adj: calm, peaceful, and untroubled; free from disturbances or worries
glimmer	n: a flash of light especially unsteady or reflected light; a slight sign of something
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
accustomed	adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
merciless	adj: showing no pity or compassion, cruel or without mercy; harsh and unforgiving
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
clutter	n: to fill a room or place with so many items that it becomes messy
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
provocation	n: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
valor	n: courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; heroic qualities or actions
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
metaphysics	n: the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature and the first principles of reality, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
understate	v: to represent something as less important or significant than it is; to downplay or make something seem less dramatic or intense
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
stupendous	adj: extremely impressive, astonishing, or remarkable; of a size or degree that is difficult to comprehend or imagine
insignificant	adj: of little importance, influence, or power
stiff	adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
placid	adj: calm, peaceful, undisturbed; not easily upset or agitated; showing little excitement, enthusiasm, or emotion
immense	adj: extremely large or great
unbending	adj: not willing to change one’s opinions or behavior; not able to bend or be bent without breaking
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
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
cornea	n: the transparent layer at the front of the eye that covers the iris and pupil and helps to focus light onto the retina
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
vein	n: a blood vessel that carries blood from various parts of the body back to the heart; a mineral deposit or layer of rock that is contained within another rock formation
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
flatter	v: to praise or compliment someone insincerely or excessively to gain favor or manipulate them; to make someone feel pleased or proud by praising or complimenting them, often genuinely
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
trill	v: to make a vibratory, quavering sound, often in singing or speech, by rapidly alternating between two different notes; (noun) a musical sound or vocalization produced by a rapid alternation between two adjacent pitches
blithe	adj: lighthearted, carefree, and unconcerned; showing a casual or cheerful indifference to things that may cause concern or worry
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
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
squint	v: to look at something with half-closed eyes, especially when trying to see more clearly or in bright light; to consider or examine something with suspicion, doubt, or skepticism
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
smear	v: to spread or apply a substance thinly and unevenly over a surface; to slander or accuse someone falsely; (noun) a mark or blot made by smudging, typically a dirty or greasy one
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
traverse	v: to cross or move through a land or water area
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
snail	n: a slow-moving mollusk with a spiral shell that it uses to protect its body
jellyfish	n: a marine creature with a soft, jelly-like body and tentacles for stinging
worm	n: a long, thin creature with a soft and long cylindrical tube-like body, no limbs, and a lack of eyes
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
bioluminescence	n: the production and emission of light by living creatures, such as glowworms, fireflies, etc.
emit	v: to give off or send out something such as light, heat, sound, gas, etc.
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
lucent	adj: giving off or reflecting light; glowing; shining; translucent or clear in appearance
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
fluorescent	adj: emitting or reflecting vibrant and vivid light, especially under ultraviolet light; describing a type of lamp or bulb that produces such light
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
illumination	n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
telescope	n: a device like a tube in shape containing lenses used to magnify and observe distant objects
elongate	v: to extend something in length; to lengthen, stretch out, or to make longer
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
unrequited	adj: not returned or reciprocated, particularly regarding love or affection; not required
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
canvass	n: to solicit or seek opinions, votes, or support from individuals; to examine or survey an area, group, or situation thoroughly; (noun) the act of gathering public opinion or support through discussions or surveys
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
lurch	v: to make a sudden, abrupt movement; to stagger or sway unsteadily; to experience a sudden change or reversal; (noun) a sudden, unsteady, or awkward movement or motion, often to one side or another
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
pedestrian	n: a person who is in the street, especially in an area where vehicles go
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
illogical	adj: not making sense or not based on sound reasoning
dent	v: to make a depression or indentation in the surface of something; (noun) a depression scratched or carved into a surface
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
digress	v: to move away from the main subject temporarily, especially in speech or writing
digression	n: the act of straying or deviating from the main subject or topic in speech or writing; a temporary departure from the main point or narrative
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
swivel	v: to rotate or turn around a fixed point or axis, often used to describe the action of a chair or other similar object that can rotate horizontally; (noun) a fastening device that allows the thing fastened to it to rotate or turn around freely
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
radiance	n: a shining, brilliant light or glow; a bright or effulgent quality; an aura or distinct energy that emanates from a person or object
beacon	n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning
beckon	v: to gesture or signal someone to come nearer or follow; to encourage or entice someone to do something; to seem attractive or desirable
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
broad	adj: very wide; general
hosta	n: a genus of perennial plants that are commonly cultivated for their attractive foliage, typically large and often variegated or deeply textured
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
barefoot	adj: without shoes or other foot coverings; wearing nothing on the feet
slick	adj: smoothly polished and shiny; cleverly and smoothly done; well-organized and efficient
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
slab	n: a flat, rectangular piece of material, such as wood or concrete; often used to describe a large, heavy, or solid object or structure
mint	n: a place where coins, paper money, or medals are produced under government authority; any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
scoop	n: a tool for lifting or moving substances in bulk, typically using a concave or spoon-shaped end; a piece of news that is obtained or published before anyone else
fist	n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
moist	adj: slightly wet, a state characterized by the presence of moisture or dampness
grope	v: to feel one’s way by touching, typically because one cannot see
shawl	n: a piece of fabric or clothing worn as a covering or adornment around the neck, shoulders, or head; a wrap or cape-like garment
vestibule	n: a small entryway or antechamber between two larger rooms; a chamber or passageway leading into a larger building or structure
grenade	n: a hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown or projected toward a target and detonate upon impact or after a specified time
shrill	adj: high-pitched and piercing in sound; loud, sharp, and harsh
blink	v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way
glare	v: to shine with a bright, harsh, or dazzling light; to stare fiercely or angrily, often with a piercing or threatening gaze; (noun) a strong, bright, and often harsh or uncomfortable light that can be blinding or difficult to look at directly
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
unnameable	adj: impossible or difficult to describe or name; describing mysterious or indescribable qualities or experiences that defy easy explanation or categorization
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
immeasurable	adj: too great to be measured or calculated; vast or incalculable in extent or degree; impossible to quantify or express in numerical terms
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
umber	adj: having a dark or dull brown color; resembling the earthy pigment that is often used as a natural brown pigment
tentative	adj: done or said with hesitation or uncertainty; not certain or agreed; not definite or fixed; experimental or cautious in nature
cardinal	n: a high-ranking official in the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope; a deep or bright red color; a bird of the finch family with a distinctive crest on its head; (adjective) of or relating to the highest or most important things
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
elegy	n: a mournful, sorrowful, or melancholic poem or song written as a tribute or a lament for someone who has died or for a past era or experience that has passed away
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
gaudy	adj: excessively flashy or ostentatious in a way that lacks good taste; showy in a vulgar or overly ornamental manner; characterized by loud, bright colors or excessive decoration
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
unbearable	adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died