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Word	Meaning	Advanced
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
platoon	n: a subdivision of a military company consisting of a small group of soldiers, usually about 30, that operates as a unit within a larger military unit; a group of individuals or things that work together or share a common purpose
patriotism	n: love and loyalty to one’s country
retribution	n: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act; just dessert or compensation for wrongdoing
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
blockbuster	n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
audit	n: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
odyssey	n: a long wandering and eventful journey; a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
fairground	n: a large outdoor area or venue used for entertainment and amusement, typically including rides, games, and food concessions
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
fridge	n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
detonate	v: to explode or cause to explode; to set off a sudden or dramatic series of events
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
motley	adj: consisting of a diverse or varied mixture of things or people; variegated or patchwork in appearance; multi-colored
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
bravado	n: a bold, swaggering display of courage or confidence that is intended to impress or intimidate people, often in a way that is exaggerated or insincere
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
dislocate	v: to move out of a position of the bone in a joint; to put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
sternum	n: the flat bone located in the center of the chest that connects the rib cage via cartilage
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
medically	adv: in a way that relates to the practice of medicine and the treatment of illness and injury
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
dumpster	n: a large, commercial trash receptacle designed to be emptied mechanically by a garbage truck
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
audition	n: a performance or test given by an actor, musician, or other performers to demonstrate their abilities and suitability for a particular role or position
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
oversea	adj: situated or operating beyond national boundaries; in, from, or to foreign countries
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
practically	adv: almost or nearly
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
infantry	n: soldiers who fight on foot, often in organized military units; the branch of military force composed of foot soldiers
mortar	n: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding building materials together; a heavy, deep bowl used to pound or grind substances
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
diligent	adj: showing or characterized by care and effort in your work or duties
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
constantly	adv: all the time
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
playwright	n: a person who writes plays
indescribable	adj: not able to be described, named, or classified in words or language; too extreme or intense to be fully conveyed through language
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
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
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
backdrop	n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
dissimilar	adj: not alike or having little in common
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
voluntell	v: (combination of the words “volunteer” and “tell”) to assign someone a task or responsibility as if it were voluntary when in fact, it is not
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
cheerleader	n: a person who leads cheers and chants at organized sports events, typically wearing a uniform and performing choreographed routines
chaperon	n: a person, typically an older woman, who accompanies and supervises a younger woman or a group of young people in social situations to ensure proper behavior; (verb) to accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, on a social occasion to ensure their safety and proper behavior
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
condescending	adj: having or showing a feeling of superiority; patronizing
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
minimal	adj: tiny in amount; the least possible
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to 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
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
acronym	n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
sauce	n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
reed	n: a tall, slender-leaved plant that grows in water; a thin strip of wood or metal that vibrates to produce sound in certain musical instruments such as oboe, clarinet, and saxophone
Broadway	n: a famous street in New York City, specifically in the borough of Manhattan, renowned for its theaters and musical productions; the commercial theater district and the theater industry in general
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
adjective	n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun
applicable	adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
glowing	adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
squint	v: to look at something with half-closed eyes, especially when trying to see more clearly or in bright light; to consider or examine something with suspicion, doubt, or skepticism
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
gargoyle	n: a grotesque or monstrous decorative figure, usually carved from stone, that is often used as a waterspout or ornamental feature on the exterior of a building, typically a cathedral or a Gothic-style structure
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
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
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
hand-me-down	n: a used item that is passed down from one person to another, especially in a family or community
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
polo	n: a sport played on horseback in which two teams try to hit a ball through a goal using long-handled mallets
snag	n: an unexpected or unforeseen obstacle, disadvantage, or problem; (verb) to catch or tear something on a sharp projection
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
skinny	adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential
cutback	n: a reduction in quantity, extent, or intensity; an act of reducing or decreasing something, particularly in the context of spending, production, or resources
joker	n: a person who is given to joking, especially one who is deliberately amusing or attempting to be humorous; in a deck of cards, the card with a picture of a clown or jester on it, usually wild
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
flap	n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
bulletproof	adj: intended to resist bullet penetration
silent	adj: without any or little sound
leftover	adj: not consumed or used at the end of something
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
sesame	n: an annual plant cultivated for its small seeds, which are used for food or oil; a flavoring derived from these seeds
spit	v: to eject saliva or other liquid from the mouth
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
extinct	adj: no longer in existence
janitor	n: a person whose job is to clean and maintain a large building, such as a school or a block of flats
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
dizzy	adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance
paycheck	n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
good-for-nothing	n: a person who is considered to be lazy and worthless; a thing that is considered to be useless or ineffective
rust	n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
imitation	n: a duplicate of anything, particularly something valuable; the act of replicating someone or something
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
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
knight	n: a mounted soldier in the past, typically one of noble birth trained to fight in armor; (today in Great Britain) a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
macaroni	n: a type of pasta in the form of small tubes often served with a cheese sauce; a popular dish in the United States, particularly in the form of mac and cheese
cutup	n: a person who engages in the artistic or literary practice of cutting and rearranging existing works to create new ones; a jester or prankster who likes to make fun of others
sausage	n: a type of meat product usually made from pork, beef, or poultry, chopped into small pieces, put in a long tube of skin, then cooked or served cold in thin slices
mumble	v: to speak quietly, unclearly, or in a way that is difficult to understand; to murmur or mutter inarticulately
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
hurl	v: to throw something with great force
swoop	v: to rapidly or forcefully descend upon something or someone from a great height or distance; to rush or pounce upon
swoosh	v: to move through the air with a rushing or hissing sound; to make such a sound; (noun) a sound that something makes when it moves quickly through the air
bulb	n: a rounded underground storage organ of some plants from which the plant grows; the rounded part of a cylindrical structure; electric lamp consisting of a glass ball
cymbal	n: a musical instrument consisting of a concave round metal plate that produces a ringing or clashing sound when struck, typically by a drumstick or another cymbal
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
fist	n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
karate	n: a Japanese martial art that emphasizes hand and foot strikes, blocks, and evasions, often using a combination of techniques to overpower an opponent, also seen as a form of self-defense and physical training
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
scramble	v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you
huddle	v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
heave	v: to lift or hoist something heavy with effort; to throw or hurl something, often with force; to rise or fall with a rhythmic motion, as in the heaving of the sea
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
wrist	n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
asterisk	n: a symbol (*) used in text to indicate a footnote, omission of letters, or a reference to additional information; in sports, a symbol used to indicate a special achievement
glow	v: to give out a steady, strong light
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
sludge	n: a thick, wet mixture of liquid and solid matter, typically one that is unpleasant or harmful
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
perfume	n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
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
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
faucet	n: a device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
creak	v: to make a high-pitched, sharp, and screeching sound, especially made when you step on the door, floorboard, etc.,
limp	adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
cheek	n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture