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Word	Meaning	Advanced
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
crayon	n: a stick of colored wax, charcoal, chalk, or other material used for drawing or coloring; (verb) to draw or color with crayons, which are sticks of colored wax, chalk, or charcoal used for drawing or coloring
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
obligated	adj: legally or morally bound or compelled to do something; having a sense of duty or responsibility to fulfill a certain obligation
mango	n: tropical fruit with smooth, juicy flesh and a large, hard seed in the middle
ginger	n: a plant (Zingiber officinale) that is widely cultivated for its aromatic underground stem (rhizome), which is used as a spice, especially in Asian cooking
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
impressionable	adj: easily influenced or affected by others, especially by new or unfamiliar experiences or ideas; susceptible to being molded or shaped by external factors or influences
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
foreigner	n: a person who is not a citizen or national of the country they are in; someone from a different country, culture, or origin
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
writ	n: a written legal order or command
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
kink	n: a tight curl, twist or bend in an object, particularly in a piece of wire, hose, or tubing; a peculiar or eccentric liking or habit
pony	n: a small horse
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
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
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
yam	n: a starchy tuber vegetable, native to Africa and Asia, often prepared as a side dish or in stews and soups
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
raffia	n: a natural fiber obtained from the leaves of a palm tree, primarily used for making handicrafts, mats, hats, and other woven items, often characterized by its strength and flexibility
startle	v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
consequently	adv: as a result or outcome of something
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
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
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
patronizing	adj: displaying an air of condescension or superiority towards others, often in a way that comes across as insincere or manipulative; demonstrating a condescending or dismissive attitude
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
irritable	adj: easily or frequently agitated, annoyed, or angered; prone to becoming tense or angry in response to minor stimuli or events
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
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
incomprehensible	adj: impossible to understand or explain; not able to be grasped or comprehended
senseless	adj: lacking meaning, purpose, or reason; without sense or sensibility; foolish or irrational
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
voyage	n: a long journey, especially by sea or in space
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
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
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
fleece	n: a soft, thick, and fluffy layer of fiber that forms the coat of a sheep or similar animal; (verb) to shear the wool from a sheep or similar woolly animal
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
sneaking	adj: characterized by stealth, secrecy, or furtiveness; done in a surreptitious or underhanded manner
arrest	v: to take into custody
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
tortilla	n: a type of thin flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican and Central American cuisine, often used as a wrap or served as a side dish
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
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
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
abject	adj: extremely unpleasant and degrading; physically or emotionally impoverished; miserable, wretched, and hopeless
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
noun	n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
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
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
definitive	adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed
dispossess	v: to deprive someone of the possession or use of something, often property or land
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
entirely	adv: completely
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
psychopath	n: a person with an extreme personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and ethical values; often associated with manipulative and deceitful behavior, impulsivity, and risk-taking tendencies
serial	adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
irritation	n: a feeling of annoyance or frustration that results from something bothersome or unpleasant; a physical reaction such as itching or inflammation that results from exposure to an irritant
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
devalue	v: to reduce the value or worth of something
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
margarine	n: a yellow substance made from vegetable oils or a blend of vegetable and animal fats, commonly used as a substitute for butter and is typically lower in saturated fat and cholesterol
ration	n: a fixed portion or allowance of something, often referring to food, supplies, or resources, that is distributed or allocated to individuals or groups, especially during times of scarcity or in organized systems
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
immense	adj: extremely large or great
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
vacancy	n: a room, space, or place that is available to be used; a position or job that is available or unoccupied
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
sequel	n: a book, film, or other work that continues the story of an earlier one
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
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
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
ownership	n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
pidgin	n: a simplified form of a language that develops as a means of communication between different groups who do not share a common language, often combining elements from different languages
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
passport	n: an official document issued by a government used to verify the identity and nationality of a person for international travel
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
braid	n: a complex pattern, design, or plait formed out of three or more strands, often used decoratively in hair, clothing, or textiles; threads of silk, cotton, or other material attached to clothes, uniforms, or other things made of cloth, as a decoration
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
refurbish	v: to renovate or improve something old or worn out, typically by cleaning, repairing, or replacing parts to restore its original condition or appearance
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
malign	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a harmful or critical way; (adjective) evil or harmful in nature or influence
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
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
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone