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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pessimism	n: a tendency to see the worst in things and anticipate adverse outcomes; a belief that the world is generally bad or that something will go wrong more often than it will go right
optimist	n: a person who tends to expect the best in all things and to be hopeful and confident about the future
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
hitchhike	v: to obtain a ride in a passing vehicle by signaling to the driver or waving one’s thumb; to travel by getting a free ride in someone else’s vehicle
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
declension	n: (of grammar) the variation of nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and articles to indicate number, case, and gender; a process of decline or deterioration; a category or system of classifying nouns based on their various forms
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
founder	n: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
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
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
retrospective	adj: looking back on or dealing with past events or situations, particularly those that are considered important or influential; an exhibition or showing of a particular artist’s work, covering an extended period of time
goofy	adj: silly or foolish
limitation	n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
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
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
jury	n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task
mascot	n: a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck, often adopted by a sports team or organization as a symbol of their identity or values
bumblebee	n: a large, furry bee with black and yellow bands on its body that is known for its loud buzzing sound and its important role in pollinating plants
fur	n: the hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft, and thick
wingspan	n: the distance between the tips of a bird’s wings when fully extended and in flight; often used to describe the size or scope of something, particularly about physical objects or structures
ratio	n: the relative size or amount of one thing to another, typically expressed in the form of a fraction or decimal
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things
courier	n: a person or company that transports and delivers messages, packages, or goods, often with a focus on speed and reliability
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
trousers	n: a pair of leg coverings that extends from the waist to the ankles covering each leg separately, often referred to as pants
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
receiver	n: the part of a phone that you hold close to your ear and mouth; a person who receives something
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
fog	n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
immediately	adv: now or without delay
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
lather	n: a frothy substance produced by mixing soap and water, used for cleaning
rinse	v: to wash off soap or remaining dirt with clean water; to gargle your mouth and throat with mouthwash
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
delicate	adj: very fine, subtle, and pleasing; easily broken or damaged or destroyed
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
honeycomb	n: a structure of hexagonal cells made of wax by bees as a place to store honey and to rear their young
provider	n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted
occurrence	n: an event, incident, or happening; something that happens or takes place
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
effectuate	v: to cause or bring about something, particularly a change or action; to put into effect or implement
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
advert	v: an advertisement; (verb) to make reference to something in speaking or writing
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
reverb	n: an audio effect that produces a sound that is reflected off surfaces in an enclosed space, creating a sense of space or ambiance; the natural echoing or reverberation of sound in a large or open space
postmortem	adj: relating to or occurring after death; a postmortem examination is a medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or to study the effects of a disease or medical treatment
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
font	n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
clueless	adj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation
brigade	n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
geeky	adj: characterized by an intense interest or expertise in a particular subject or hobby, sometimes to the detriment of social skills or other interests
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
Wikipedia	n: an online encyclopedia that allows users to contribute and edit articles collaboratively; a vast and frequently updated repository of information on a wide range of topics
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
encyclopedia	n: a comprehensive reference work containing articles on a wide range of subjects or numerous aspects of a particular field or discipline, usually arranged alphabetically or thematically
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
afterthought	n: a thought or idea that comes to mind after the fact, often too late to be of much use; something that is added or considered belatedly, especially in speech or writing
encompass	v: to surround or cover something completely; to include a large number of or different types of things entirely
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
suffice	v: to be enough or sufficient; to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone; to satisfy or fulfill a purpose
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
spontaneously	adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
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
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
reminiscent	adj: making you remember someone or something; relating to the recall of personal interests
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
tendentious	adj: expressing or promoting a specific bias, viewpoint, or agenda, often in a way that is biased or one-sided; strongly and often excessively partisan
apology	n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble
revert	v: to return to a previous state or condition; to reply
afloat	adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
bot	n: a computer program or software application that is capable of performing automated tasks, often on the internet; a type of electronic device that provides autonomous service or assistance to users
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
impel	v: to drive, motivate, or urge someone to take action; to propel or provide a strong force to move something in a specific direction
civility	n: polite and courteous behavior towards other people; a formalized display of politeness, often in the form of ritualized etiquette
maturity	n: the state of being fully developed, grown, or ripe; the quality or state of being fully developed mentally, emotionally, or intellectually; the ability to make sound and responsible decisions
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
craze	n: an enthusiasm for a particular activity, object, or idea that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a fad
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
retriever	n: a dog bred and trained for retrieving game, particularly birds, for hunters; a device or machine designed for retrieving or recovering items that are difficult to reach or obtain
saber	n: a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used in cavalry or fencing
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
mortify	v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
snapshot	n: an informal photograph, especially one taken quickly
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
unanimous	adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
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
decisis	n: a legal principle that promotes reliance on past judicial decisions or precedents in deciding similar cases, which emphasizes the importance of consistency in interpreting and applying the law
whimsical	adj: unusual and not severe in a way that might be funny or annoying; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
portraiture	n: the art or practice of creating portraits or likenesses of people, especially through painting, drawing, or photography
bucolic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the pleasant aspects of the countryside or rural life; having a rustic, idyllic, or pastoral quality
meadow	n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
lampoon	v: to publicly mock, ridicule, or satirize someone or something through exaggerated and often humorous imitation or parody; (noun) a piece of satirical content, often in writing, that mocks or ridicules a particular subject, individual, or group
snark	n: sarcastic or cutting remarks or comments intended to ridicule or undermine someone, often with a tone of superiority or disdain
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
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
pasty	n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
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
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
cardboard	n: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
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
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
ride-sharing	n: an arrangement in which a passenger travels in a private car driven by its owner for free or for a fee, especially as arranged by using a website or app
tumbleweed	n: a type of plant, often a type of weed that has a spherical or cylindrical shape and breaks off from its roots and rolls in the wind, dispersing its seeds as it moves; a situation or place that is desolate, deserted, or lacking activity or inhabitants
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
stale	adj: no longer fresh, new, or interesting; dull or uninteresting
tarnished	adj: no longer having a good reputation or being reduced in value, quality, or excellence
rekindle	v: to revive or renew something that was previously lost or forgotten, often a relationship or feeling
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
fatal	adj: causing or resulting in death; lethal
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
noun	n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps