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Word	Meaning	Advanced
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
infidelity	n: the quality or state of being unfaithful, especially having sex with someone who is not your partner
hookup	n: a device providing a connection between a power source and a user; a sexual encounter, usually between two people who are not in a committed relationship or do not know each other well
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
boredom	n: a state of weariness, restlessness, or impatience that arises from not being interested or engaged in an activity, task, or situation
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
loneliness	n: a state or feeling of being unhappy because you have no connection with other people
hunger	n: a strong desire or craving for something; a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food; a chronic condition of insufficient food intake and malnutrition
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
adultery	n: voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
tenacity	n: the quality or state of being persistent and determined in the face of difficulties; the quality or property of holding together firmly, tending to adhere or cling
envy	v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success
commandment	n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
practically	adv: almost or nearly
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
boast	v: to talk about someone’s accomplishments, wealth, or abilities excessively with undue pride and self-satisfaction
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
stray	v: to move about aimlessly or without any destination; to move away from the right course or place where you should be
monogamy	n: the practice of being married to only one person at a time; the state of having a mutually exclusive romantic or sexual relationship with one partner
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
fidelity	n: faithfulness to a person, cause, or thing; loyalty or devotion to a duty or obligation; accuracy or exactness in reproducing or representing something
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
secretive	adj: characterized by a tendency to keep secrets or withhold information; inclined to conceal one’s thoughts, actions, or intentions
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
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
erotic	adj: relating to or arousing sexual desire or excitement; considered taboo or provocative
frisson	n: a sudden intense feeling or thrill, often accompanied by shivers or goosebumps, typically brought on by excitement, anticipation, or a strong emotional response
enchant	v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
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
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
confidant	n: a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, often in a trusting and intimate manner; a close friend or trusted advisor
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
indispensable	adj: so good or important that you could not be omitted or remitted; absolutely necessary
replace	v: to take the place of something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
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
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
receipt	n: a written or printed statement acknowledging that something has been paid for or received; the act of receiving something
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
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
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
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
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
fervor	n: intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm for something
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
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
pathological	adj: relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease or disorder; extreme or abnormal in a way that is harmful or unhealthy
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
inoculate	v: to introduce a vaccine into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease
lust	n: a strong desire or craving, usually of a sexual nature
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
philanderer	n: a person, usually a man, who engages in casual or illicit romantic or sexual relationships with multiple partners, often without serious commitment
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
faithful	adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance
glimmer	n: a flash of light especially unsteady or reflected light; a slight sign of something
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
novelty	n: the quality of being new, attractive, and unusual
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
recapture	v: to take back control or possession of something
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
vitality	n: the state of being strong and active; energy
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
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
arbor	n: a shady place or a shelter formed by trees, vines, or climbing plants; a lattice framework or trellis that supports climbing plants; a seating area or shelter made of woven branches or vines; (of medicine, also “arbor vitae”) the white matter of the cerebellum in the brain
hurricane	n: a violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of or over 64 knots (74 miles per hour)
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
incompleteness	n: the state of being lacking or not finished; the condition of being partial or unfinished
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
lure	v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
verve	n: energy, enthusiasm, or vitality, especially when expressed in a lively or spirited way; vigor or zeal
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
knell	n: the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a funeral or to mark a death; a harbinger of a disastrous or tragic event
vine	n: a climbing plant that produces grapes; any plant with a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems
jolt	v: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to disturb someone’s composure); (noun) a sudden, sharp movement or shock
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
indifferent	adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
voracious	adj: having a very strong appetite or desire for something, especially for food or activity; extremely eager or enthusiastic for something
rekindle	v: to revive or renew something that was previously lost or forgotten, often a relationship or feeling
entirely	adv: completely
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
wrongdoing	n: an improper or illegal behavior or action
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
remorse	n: a feeling of deep regret and sorry, usually for something you have done
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
vigil	n: a period of wakefulness maintained for any reason, typically for prayer, meditation, or watchkeeping; a period of observation or surveillance, especially for security or safety reasons
protector	n: a person or thing that provides protection, support, or defense; a guardian or defender
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
sordid	adj: involving immoral or unethical actions; dirty or unpleasant; morally corrupt or depraved
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible