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Word	Meaning	Advanced
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
precision	n: the quality or condition of being exact and accurate
prose	n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme
solitude	n: the state of being alone and isolated from others
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
patriarch	n: a man who is the head of a family or tribe or a man who is revered because of his age, wisdom, or spiritual leadership
punctuate	v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically
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
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
primal	adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
comparative	adj: relating to the comparison of different things or groups; denoting a degree of difference or comparison between two or more things; characterized by comparison or contrast
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
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
translator	n: a person whose job is restating written messages from one language to another
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
apropos	adj: concerning a particular topic; fitting or appropriate in a given situation; (adverb) at the right time; incidentally or by the way
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
treason	n: the act of betraying one’s country or government, especially by attempting to overthrow it or give aid and comfort to its enemies; a violation of allegiance or loyalty to one’s country or government
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
crystalline	adj: resembling crystal in clarity, transparency, or brilliance; having a highly ordered and symmetrical molecular structure
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
daisy	n: a wildflower that typically has a yellow disc at the center of a white or pink-and-white flowerhead
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
obtainable	adj: capable of being obtained, acquired, or reached; accessible
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
soon-to-be	adj: used to describe someone or something that will soon become something else or will soon be in a different state or position
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
recipient	n: a person who receives something
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
squad	n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
wavelength	n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
satire	n: a literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize human vices, follies, or shortcomings; a genre of literature or art that uses such techniques
circumvent	v: to go around, avoid, or bypass something, often to achieve an intended goal or objective; to outmaneuver or outsmart a person or obstacle
ingrained	adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
impersonation	n: the act of deliberately imitating or pretending to be someone else, often for comedic or deceptive purposes
nominate	v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
verbatim	adv: word for word; in the exact words; exactly as spoken or written
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
impersonate	v: to pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive or defraud; to imitate the mannerisms or speech of another person as a form of tribute or satire
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
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
punchline	n: the final sentence or phrase in a joke, which is intended to be funny or surprising and to bring the joke to a climax
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
pew	n: a long bench or seating area, typically found in churches, designed to accommodate multiple people during religious services
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
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
doubly	adv: to twice the extent or degree; in a way that involves two things at once; with twice as much force, effect, or significance
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
misdirect	v: to give someone the wrong order, information, etc.; to send someone or something to the wrong place or wrong direction
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
coincident	adj: happening or operating in the same place or at the same time
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
endorphin	n: a natural hormone-like substance that is produced by the body and that acts on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce a feeling of well-being
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
adrenaline	n: (also “epinephrine”) a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
alchemy	n: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
abomination	n: something that is regarded with extreme disgust or hatred; an object, act, or practice that is morally or religiously offensive
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
epithet	n: a descriptive word or phrase used to characterize or describe someone or something; a term or nickname that highlights a particular quality, attribute, or characteristic
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
validity	n: the state or quality of being true, correct, justified, or legally recognized
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
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
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
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
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;
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
Negro	n: (“Negro” is now considered out of date and offensive) a term that was once used to refer to people of African descent, especially those living in the United States
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
virtually	adv: almost completely
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
nomination	n: the act or process of formally proposing someone for election or appointment to a position, office, or award; the act of designating or selecting someone for a particular role or purpose
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
unequivocal	adj: admitting of no doubt; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
hoax	n: a deliberately fabricated deception, often intended to trick or mislead people into believing something that is not true; a practical joke or prank
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
metric	adj: using or relating to the meter as a unit of length; a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
bull	n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something