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Word	Meaning	Advanced
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
buyer	n: a person or organization that purchases or acquires goods, property, or services from a seller or vendor
flamboyant	adj: showy, bold, or striking in appearance or behavior; characterized by extravagance, eccentricity, or ostentatiousness
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
buff	n: a person who is very knowledgeable or enthusiastic about a particular subject or activity; a soft, furry animal hide that has been treated and prepared for use in clothing, accessories, or upholstery
cellar	n: a room or space below ground level in a building, typically used for storage of goods, food, or wine; a basement
videotape	n: a type of magnetic tape used for recording and storing video images and sound; a recording made on such tape
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
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
hardy	adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
cache	n: a collection of items hidden away or stored for future use; (computer science) memory that is set aside as buffer storage that is frequently updated
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
billionaire	n: a person who has a net worth of at least one billion dollars
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
hire	v: to give somebody a job
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
ample	adj: enough or more than enough; having plenty of something
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
eminent	adj: famous, respected, or important, especially in a particular profession; standing above others in quality or position
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
increasingly	adv: more and more
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
covet	v: to strongly desire or crave something, particularly something that belongs to someone else; to have an excessive or envious desire for
grueling	adj: extremely tiring or demanding great effort, especially with long duration or intensity
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
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
ounce	n: a unit of weight equal to approximately 28 grams
rib	n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule
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
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
recurring	adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
truffle	n: a rare and highly prized type of edible fungus that grows underground, typically near the roots of trees, often with a strong and distinctive aroma and flavor, often used in gourmet cuisine or as a delicacy
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
knob	n: a round handle, especially one used for opening or closing a door, drawer, or cabinet
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
aroma	n: a distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often of a specific food, plant, or object
texture	n: the feel or appearance of a surface or substance
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
flake	n: a small, thin piece or layer of something, often with a flat or irregular shape; a person who is unreliable or inconsistent
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
waft	v: to be carried along, as if by a current of air or water; to float or drift gently; (noun) a gentle movement or flow of air, usually carrying a scent, sound, or sensation with it
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
suite	n: a set of rooms designated for a particular purpose or activity, especially a set of rooms in a hotel or private residence used as a living unit; a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected; the group following and attending to some important person
balcony	n: a platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a railing, providing an outdoor space
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
opus	n: a musical composition often numbered to indicate the order in which it was written
nanoparticle	n: a particle of matter that is between 1 and 100 nanometres (nm) in diameter
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
tickle	v: to lightly touch a sensitive part of somebody’s body in a way that makes them laugh
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
cleanliness	n: the state of being clean or free from dirt, dust, or foreign substances; the practice of maintaining good hygiene and cleanliness
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
shuttle	n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
indigo	adj: a deep blue or purple-blue color; also, the plant that yields Indigo dye
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
olive	n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
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
tint	n: a shade or small amount of a color
inert	adj: lacking the ability to move or act, often used to describe an object or substance that is inactive or non-reactive
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
phenol	n: (also known as “carbolic acid”) a toxic, white crystalline solid that has antiseptic properties and is used in the production of resins, plastics, dyes, and pharmaceuticals
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
gauge	n: an instrument for measuring and displaying the amount, level, or contents of something; (verb) to judge tentatively or form an estimate of something
freshness	n: the quality or state of being fresh, new, or recently produced; the quality of being pleasant, invigorating, or lively; the absence of staleness or weariness
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
oxidant	n: a substance that causes oxidation, or the loss of electrons, in another substance; a reactive molecule or compound that can damage cells and tissues by causing oxidative stress
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
axis	n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance
shaft	n: a long, narrow part or section of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.; a long, narrow passage consisting of the vertical part of a column
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
thereby	adv: as a result; consequence of a particular action or set of conditions
bling	n: a slang term that refers to flashy, showy, or ostentatious jewelry, often characterized by its high cost or precious materials
encrust	v: to cover or coat something with a crust (= hard outer layer), often as a result of an accumulation of materials over time
platinum	n: a dense, precious, silvery-white metal with the atomic number 78 and the symbol Pt that is highly resistant to corrosion and tarnishing, often used in jewelry, coins, and industrial applications
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
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
prowl	v: to move about stealthily, especially in search of prey or as part of a criminal act; to wander or roam around aimlessly or restlessly
plantation	n: a large farm or estate, typically in a tropical or subtropical country, used for growing cash crops
picky	adj: overly particular or selective, especially about food or other consumable goods; difficult to please or satisfy because of one’s specific tastes or preferences
hone	v: to sharpen or perfect something; to improve a skill or ability through practice
ripe	adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested
enzyme	n: a substance produced by a living organism that acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction
digestive	adj: relating to or capable of causing or promoting digestion of food
tract	n: a region of land, often with a specific purpose or use, such as farming, forestry, or mining; a bundle of nerves or a system of organs in the body
leech	n: a type of worm that feeds on the blood of humans or animals; a person who takes advantage of others for personal gain without giving anything in return
enviable	adj: causing envy; the kind of thing that is desirable and desired by others
unrelated	adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
fragrance	n: a pleasant or sweet smell, especially one that is natural to a particular substance
dispense	v: to distribute, allocate, or deliver something to the intended recipients
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
decibel	n: (also “dB”) a unit used to measure the intensity of sound or the comparative loudness of two sounds based on a logarithmic scale
whistle	v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
automated	adj: carried out by machines or computers to replace or decrease human labor
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
plaque	n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay
engrave	v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner
glaring	adj: extremely noticeable or obvious, often in a way that is unpleasant or unpleasantly bright
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
chaperon	n: a person, typically an older woman, who accompanies and supervises a younger woman or a group of young people in social situations to ensure proper behavior; (verb) to accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, on a social occasion to ensure their safety and proper behavior
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
canyon	n: a large deep valley with very steep sides of rock and usually formed by a river
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
rattle	v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
obnoxious	adj: extremely unpleasant or offensive; annoying or irritating to the point of causing discomfort or harm
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
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
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
gratuitous	adj: given or done without charge or payment
pitfall	n: a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty; a trap or snare
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
premiere	n: the first public performance of a play, film, or piece of music, or the opening of a show or exhibition
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
franc	n: the currency used in some countries, including Switzerland, France, and formerly Belgium
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
vintage	adj: denoting something from the past, especially from the recent past
chateau	n: a large country house or castle in France, especially one that is the residence of a noble or titled person
aura	n: a distinctive feeling or quality that seems to surround a person or place; a low-level electromagnetic field surrounding a living organism or object
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
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
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
retailer	n: a person or business that sells goods to the public, typically in small quantities
auction	n: a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder; a process of selling goods or property through competitive bidding
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
preeminent	adj: superior in rank, status, or quality; surpassing all others
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
fragrant	adj: having a pleasant or sweet-smelling scent; having an agreeable or strong aroma
linseed	n: the seed of the flax plant, used for extracting oil (also called flaxseed), which is commonly used in cooking, as well as for producing linseed oil for various industrial and commercial purposes
unctuous	adj: excessively or insincerely flattering; oily or greasy in texture or appearance; smooth and sleek in manner or expression
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
palate	n: the roof of the mouth, including the hard and soft tissues used in speech and the sense of taste; a person’s ability to taste or appreciate different flavors and tastes
philistine	n: a person who is indifferent or actively hostile to culture and the arts
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
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
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
expend	v: to use or spend time, money, energy, etc.
registry	n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object