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Word	Meaning	Advanced
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
congregate	v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area
pupil	n: the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, through which light enters the eye; a student in school or university
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
parable	n: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
fable	n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
inveterate	adj: having a particular habit, activity, or behavior that is firmly established and unlikely to change; long-standing or deep-rooted
increasingly	adv: more and more
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
consumerism	n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
impart	v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
blockbuster	n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
rarefy	v: to make or become less dense, thin, or concentrated; to refine, purify, or make more delicate
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
screening	n: the process of evaluating or testing individuals or objects to determine their suitability or potential problems; a showing of a film or movie for a select group of viewers before its general release
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
annals	n: a historical record or chronicle of events, typically arranged in chronological order; an ongoing or comprehensive record of significant events, developments, or accomplishments
restless	adj: unwilling or unable to stay still or relax because you are worried and uneasy
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
hamlet	n: a small village or settlement, often without a church
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
hire	v: to give somebody a job
projectionist	n: a person who operates a film projector, typically in a cinema or theater, responsible for loading, running, and maintaining the projection equipment and ensuring the proper presentation of films
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
baton	n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race
skyward	adv: in or toward the sky; directed or oriented upward
broom	n: a cleaning tool that typically consists of a long handle with a bundle of stiff bristles or fibers at one end, used for sweeping or cleaning floors or other surfaces
tilt	v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
incredulity	n: a state of disbelief or skepticism; a refusal or reluctance to believe something
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
favela	n: a Brazilian shantytown or slum, typically located on the outskirts of a major city, characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and lack of basic services such as sanitation and security
enduring	adj: lasting over a long period of time; able to withstand wear, decay, or damage; continuing or persistent
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
propriety	n: the state or quality of being correct and suitable in manners, etiquette, or conduct
heroically	adv: in a way that shows great bravery, courage, or self-sacrifice
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
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
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
filibuster	n: a tactic used in parliamentary procedures, especially in legislative bodies, to delay or prevent the progress of a bill or action through lengthy and often irrelevant speeches or other obstructive actions
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
bedtime	n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
incisive	adj: characterized by clear and sharp thinking, analysis, or expression; having or demonstrating keen insight or intelligence
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
unarmed	adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons
peacekeeping	n: the act of maintaining peace, especially in conflict-prone regions or between hostile groups, usually through the deployment of a neutral military force or diplomatic initiatives
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
pickpocket	n: a person who steals from the pockets or bags of others, typically in crowded public places, often without their knowledge or detection; someone who engages in the act of pickpocketing
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
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
disenfranchise	v: to prevent someone from having the right to vote or from having an equal opportunity to vote
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
tutelage	n: the act or process of providing guidance, instruction, or protection to someone, especially someone who is young or inexperienced; the relationship between a mentor or teacher and their student or protégé
thoughtful	adj: characterized by careful and considerate thinking; showing consideration for the feelings and needs of others; reflecting deep or serious thought
opinionated	adj: holding and expressing strong and stubborn personal beliefs or opinions, often to the extent of being unwilling to consider or accept alternative viewpoints; being assertive and dogmatic in expressing one’s opinions
subtitle	n: a secondary title or alternate title that is displayed below the primary title often used to provide additional information or translation for a movie or video; a text that appears at the bottom of a movie, TV show, or video to provide a written translation or transcription of the spoken dialogue in another language
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
writ	n: a written legal order or command
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
prose	n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme
vie	v: to compete or contend for something, usually a prize, position, or advantage; to strive for superiority or mastery in one’s field or area of expertise
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
overboard	adv: to an extreme or excessive degree; to a point where something becomes unreasonable or irrational
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
barefoot	adj: without shoes or other foot coverings; wearing nothing on the feet
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
sailor	n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard
mutiny	n: a rebellion or revolt, typically by military or naval force members, against their superiors or authorities, which involves a refusal to obey orders or a violent uprising against established leadership
humane	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others, especially toward those who are suffering
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
hem	n: the edge or border of a piece of cloth, typically sewn to prevent fraying or unraveling; a small margin or border around something; (verb) to fold the edge of a piece of fabric and sew it down to create a neat and secure finish
hush	v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
silent	adj: without any or little sound
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
endure	v: to undergo or bear something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging over a period of time; to persist or continue despite hardships or adversity
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
occasional	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
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
maid	n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work
wrist	n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
wizard	n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
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
heighten	v: to increase or enhance the intensity, degree, or extent of something; to make something more pronounced or noticeable; to intensify or amplify
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
superimpose	v: to place, layer, or overlay one thing on top of another, typically in such a way that both are still visible; to add or combine something additional into an existing structure, design, or system
eve	n: (also as “Eve”) the day or period of time immediately preceding a particular event; the biblical figure who was the first woman and wife of Adam, according to the Jewish and Christian faiths
pierce	v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
illuminating	adj: making something clear or easy to understand; providing light
Elizabethan	n: pertaining to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558-1603); relating to the culture, literature, and history of that time period
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
participate	v: to take part in something
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
measurable	adj: able to be measured, quantified, or assessed in some way
improve	v: to make or become better
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
feral	adj: wild, untamed, or having returned to a wild or untamed state after being domesticated; characteristic of an animal that lives and reproduces freely in its natural habitat
myopic	adj: near-sighted; lacking foresight or ability to plan; narrow-minded or lacking in perspective
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
meaningful	adj: having meaning, function, or purpose; serious, significant, or worthwhile
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
acquisition	n: the act of getting something, usually through purchase, negotiation, or effort
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
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