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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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.
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
bum	n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
toot	v: to emit a short, high-pitched sound, often from a horn or whistle; to play a brief, typically loud, note on a musical instrument
bugle	n: a brass wind instrument similar to a trumpet but with a more conical shape and no valves; the sound produced by the bugle or a similar instrument
daze	n: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; (verb) to confuse or stun someone with a sudden intense light or loud noise
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
underweight	adj: weighing less than is normal, healthy, or expected for one’s age or body type
mangy	adj: having mange, a skin disease in animals characterized by itching, hair loss, and formation of scabs; referring to something or someone dirty, unkempt, or in poor condition
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
sparing	adj: characterized by using or giving very little of something; frugal or economical in the use of resources or materials
hind	adj: situated at the back or rear; coming after, following; of, or relating to the hindquarters or hind legs of an animal
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
prick	v: to make a small hole or puncture or to cause a slight, sharp pain; to stimulate or provoke a reaction or response; to use needles to administer a vaccine or medication
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
plush	adj: having a soft or luxurious texture, often with a long, dense pile or nap
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
squishy	adj: soft and yielding to the touch; easily deformed
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
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
retrospect	n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
cuddle	v: to hold close and lovingly in one’s arms, often for comfort or affection; to snuggle or nestle against someone or something
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
exterminate	v: to destroy completely, often referring to the eradication of pests or weeds
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
grizzly	n: a large North American bear species, often with greyish or brownish fur; a person who has streaks of grey or white hair
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
bison	n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
spasm	n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
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
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
upstate	adj: relating to or located in the region that is located in the northern part of a state or country, particularly in the United States
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
dolphin	n: a marine mammal that typically has a beaklike snout, a streamlined body, and flippers and that feeds on fish and squid
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
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
lobster	n: a marine crustacean with a hard, often brightly colored shell, a pair of large pincers, and a tail used for swimming
pigeon	n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
otter	n: a semiaquatic mammal with a sleek, streamlined body, short legs, webbed feet, and dense, soft fur, found in and around freshwater and coastal areas
lovable	adj: deserving or inspiring love and affection
ladybug	n: a small, round, usually red or orange beetle with black spots, which feeds on aphids and other small insects
sympathize	v: to express or feel compassion or understanding for someone else’s pain, difficulty, or misfortune; to share in someone else’s emotions or experiences
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
poly	n: (a prefix meaning “many” or “much”) commonly used in chemistry, biology, and other sciences to indicate a large, complex structure or molecule that is made up of repeating units, such as polyester, polymer
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
ferocious	adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
urbanize	v: to make an area more urban in character or nature, often through the development and expansion of cities or towns
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
reconsider	v: to think about a decision or opinion again to
romanticize	v: to make something seem more attractive or appealing than it is, especially by exaggerating or idealizing its qualities; to view or present something in a romantic or sentimental way
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
empath	n: a person who can understand and share the feelings and experiences of others, often described as having a high degree of empathy
underdog	n: a person or group in a competition or situation that is expected to lose or be at a disadvantage; a person or group that is seen as less powerful or less favored than others in a social, political, or economic context
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
unsettle	v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
surging	adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity
stranded	adj: left in a difficult or helpless position without access to help or resources; unable to move or proceed
floe	n: a sheet of floating ice detached from a larger glacier or ice sheet
morose	adj: having a sullen and gloomy disposition; characterized by a persistent and unchanging negative attitude
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
ethanol	n: a colorless, flammable alcohol that is produced by the fermentation of sugars and is commonly used as a fuel, solvent, and in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
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
devour	v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
blameless	adj: without fault or guilt
postscript	n: (also denoted as “P.S. “) an additional remark or note added at the end of a letter or other document after the main body has been completed; something that is added as an afterthought or supplemental information
full-blown	adj: fully developed or manifesting in its complete form, often used to describe a difficult situation or condition
craze	n: an enthusiasm for a particular activity, object, or idea that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a fad
fad	n: an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for a particular style, activity, or interest that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a craze
novelty	n: the quality of being new, attractive, and unusual
inaugurate	v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
banquet	n: a lavish meal or feast, often for a large group of people, and often accompanied by entertainment and celebration
possum	n: a small nocturnal marsupial found in America or Australia that lives in trees and carries its young in a skin pocket called a pouch
opossum	n: a nocturnal marsupial with grayish-white fur, a long naked pink tail, and a head with a pointed snout and sharp teeth; also called “possum” in some regions
roast	v: to cook food by surrounding it with hot, dry air, especially in an oven
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
bead	n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry
bald	adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
brokerage	n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
relegate	v: to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important status or place; to demote
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
pitcher	n: a container with a spout used for pouring liquids, particularly used for serving drinks such as water or juice; a player in baseball who pitches the ball toward the batter
pathetic	adj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
flop	v: to fall or lie down heavily and clumsily; (noun) a complete failure
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
backstory	n: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
menace	n: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat or perceived threat
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
stature	n: the height of a human or animal body; the level of respect or reputation that a person or entity holds in a particular community
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
entirely	adv: completely
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
ominous	adj: giving the impression that something bad is going to happen; foreboding
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
reliance	n: the state of depending on or needing something or someone
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
hands-on	adj: actively involved, practical; having hands involved in the doing or making of something
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
condor	n: a large bird of prey with a wingspan of up to ten feet, primarily found in South America
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
whoop	v: to shout or cry out loudly, often in celebration or excitement; to make an exuberant noise
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
ferret	n: a small, carnivorous mammal with a long slender body and a pointed snout, often used for hunting rats or other small animals; (verb) to search persistently and relentlessly for something, often in a secretive or concealed manner, as if hunting with a ferret
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
pygmy	adj: relating to or characteristic of a group of small-statured people inhabiting certain regions in Africa; referring to something very small in size or scale
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
micromanagement	n: a style of management characterized by excessive attention to detail and control, often resulting in inefficient or demotivating work environments
indefinitely	adv: without any fixed or definite limit; for an unknown or unspecified period of time
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
allegory	n: a story, play, picture, etc. in which the characters and events represent religious or political values, concepts, or morals
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
stain	v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something