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Word	Meaning	Advanced
posse	n: a group of people who come together for a common purpose, often to pursue or capture a criminal; a group of people who share a common interest, belief, or trait
subversive	adj: intended to undermine or overthrow a system, authority, or established order through an intentional effort to cause disruption or to challenge the existing norms or beliefs; (noun) a person or thing intended to undermine the power or authority of an established system or institution
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
rewire	v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns
implant	v: to insert or fix an artificial device in a person’s body; to put an idea, attitude, etc., firmly in the mind
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
telemetry	n: the process of collecting and transmitting data from remote or inaccessible sources using wireless or other communication means, usually for monitoring or control purposes
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
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
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
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
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
babel	n: a loud noise, typically referring to the confusion of many voices talking at once, derived from the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, in which God caused confusion among people by making them speak different languages
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
fable	n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
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
conceit	n: an excessively high opinion of oneself; self-importance
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
usurp	v: to take or claim a position, power, authority, etc., without the right or legitimate claim; to seize and hold something, especially a position or power, by force
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
accost	v: to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
puffy	adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas;
fuss	n: a state of agitation or excitement; an angry disturbance
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
chimpanzee	n: a small, very intelligent ape found in west and central Africa with black or brown fur
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
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
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
termite	n: a small, pale social insect that feeds on wood and can cause significant damage to wooden structures and furniture
shovel	n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials
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
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
improve	v: to make or become better
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
arrogant	adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
ape	n: a large animal with long arms, no tail, and usually a lot of body hair, including gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and gibbons
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
splendid	adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent
ax	n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
taint	v: to damage or spoil the quality or integrity of something, particularly through association with a negative or undesirable influence or element
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
circus	n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
bustle	v: to move or act energetically and noisily; (noun) a rapid active commotion
teem	v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
auditorium	n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
prosper	v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
acquisition	n: the act of getting something, usually through purchase, negotiation, or effort
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
lure	v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something
flake	n: a small, thin piece or layer of something, often with a flat or irregular shape; a person who is unreliable or inconsistent
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
behoove	v: to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something; to be fitting or appropriate in a particular situation
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
coordinate	v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
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
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
gesticulate	v: to make gestures, especially with one’s hands or arms, while speaking or expressing oneself; to convey emotions or thoughts using dramatic or vigorous gestures
scuffle	n: a short, confused fight or struggle, usually involving a small number of people; a disorderly or noisy quarrel or altercation
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
replay	v: play something, such as a recording, a piece of music, or a game again
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
languish	v: (of a person, animal, or plant) to lose vigor, health, or flesh; to be forced to exist in an unpleasant or unwanted situation or place, often for a long time
shuttle	n: a vehicle or boat that regularly moves between two places; bobbin that passes the weft thread between the warp threads
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
diverge	v: to move or extend in different directions from a common point; to branch off or deviate from a path or course
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
oceanic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the ocean or its inhabitants; having to do with the vast expanse of saltwater that covers most of the Earth’s surface
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
eavesdrop	v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
distasteful	adj: unpleasant or offensive to the sense of taste
dally	v: to waste time or linger aimlessly or idly; to engage in playful or flirtatious behavior without serious intent; to delay or procrastinate on something that requires attention or action
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
longitude	n: the angular distance between a point on any meridian and the prime meridian at Greenwich
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
translator	n: a person whose job is restating written messages from one language to another
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
pair-wise	adj: relating to or involving two items, individuals, or elements, considered together or in relation to each other; often used in statistics or mathematical contexts to describe comparisons or relationships between pairs of variables
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
conduit	n: a channel, pipe, or tube that is used to direct the flow of fluids or other material from one place to another; figuratively, a means of communication or channel for transmitting information, ideas, or concepts
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
functional	adj: designed for or capable of a particular activity, purpose, or task; practical or ready for use or service
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
inexorable	adj: describing a process or situation that is impossible to stop, prevent, or change; relentless, unyielding, or unstoppable in force or effect
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
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
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
imprint	v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone
blackboard	n: a large board made of a smooth, usually dark-colored slate attached to a wall used by teachers in schools for writing on with chalk
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise