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Word	Meaning	Advanced
chubby	adj: having a plump or rounded body shape, often used to describe children or pets
picket	n: a pointed wooden or metal stake driven into the ground used as a support or for marking an area or boundary; a group of people, typically strikers or protestors, stationed or moving around in front of a workplace, government building, or other location, to demonstrate opposition or to pick up supporters
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
humidity	n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
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
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
fixture	n: an object firmly installed in place, especially in a household, such as a bath or a toilet
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
twit	n: a silly or foolish person; someone regarded as annoying or irritating
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
antic	adj: ludicrously strange and unusual; playful or amusing
constantly	adv: all the time
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
neon	n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
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
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
zeal	n: great enthusiasm or passion for something; fervor; eagerness or intensity for a cause or purpose
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
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
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
horde	n: a large group of people or animals, especially one that is chaotic or uncontrolled
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
brawl	n: a noisy and violent fight involving a group of people; a chaotic and unruly disturbance or conflict
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
scorn	n: a feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something seen as unworthy or inferior; an expression of contempt or ridicule
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
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
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
spar	v: to engage in boxing or other combat sports with a partner for practice or training purposes; to practice fighting or defending oneself using light blows or drills
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
dessert	n: a sweet food served as the last course of a meal
kosher	adj: conforming to Jewish dietary laws; conforming to proper or ethical standards; legitimate, lawful, or acceptable
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
foe	n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
inconsistent	adj: not remaining constant or in agreement
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
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
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
arbiter	n: a person with authority to settle or judge a dispute or disagreement; an impartial third party who makes a judgment or decision
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
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
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
erosion	n: the wearing away of rock, soil, or land by natural processes such as wind or water
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
antagonism	n: active hostility or opposition towards someone or something; a feeling of dislike or resentment
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
stern	adj: serious, unyielding, or strict in manner or attitude
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
apology	n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
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
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
adrift	adj: without purpose or direction; floating with no clear destination or goal; lacking a stable or secure position or status
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
rabbi	n: a Jewish religious leader or a Jewish scholar or teacher
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
turmoil	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
instinctively	adv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
bunker	n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel
lob	v: to throw or hit a ball or object high into the air in a high, slow arc; to propel an object in a high, arcing trajectory
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
grenade	n: a hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown or projected toward a target and detonate upon impact or after a specified time
out-of-touch	adj: lacking awareness, understanding, or familiarity with current or popular trends, ideas, or developments; disconnected from the concerns or experiences of others; uninformed or ignorant
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
misogyny	n: a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
devolve	v: to transfer or delegate responsibility, power, or authority to someone else, often as a result of a process or procedure; to degrade, deteriorate, or regress to a less advanced or more primitive state or form
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
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.;
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
anathema	n: a person or thing that is detested or loathed; a curse
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
snipe	v: to make a sly or spiteful remark, often in a concealed or indirect way; to target someone with an unfair or unwarranted attack or criticism
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
fathom	v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water
indignation	n: strong anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
certainty	n: the state of being certain
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
beloved	adj: loved very much
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
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
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
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
instantly	adv: immediately
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
counterproductive	adj: having the opposite effect to the one intended or wanted
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
snark	n: sarcastic or cutting remarks or comments intended to ridicule or undermine someone, often with a tone of superiority or disdain
unsatisfactory	adj: not meeting the desired or expected standard or quality
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
acquaintance	n: a person one knows but who is not a close friend
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
frequent	adj: happening constantly
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
keel	n: the central longitudinal structural member of a ship or boat that extends along the bottom of the hull and from which the rest of the ship is built; a similar structure in aircraft; (verb) to fall over or collapse, often in the context of fainting or succumbing to exhaustion or heat
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
in-person	adv: taking place with someone physically present together in the same place rather than on the phone, e-mail, or video link:
buffer	n: a device, material, or person that reduces the impact or effect of an external force or provides protection against harm or damage
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
lash	v: to strike or hit someone with a whip or other flexible instrument; to criticize or rebuke someone severely; to bind or tie something tightly with a cord or strap
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
upbringing	n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development
spontaneously	adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
temper	n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
disdain	v: to look down on
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
indulge	v: to allow oneself or another person to have or enjoy something, especially something that is considered to be a luxury or treat
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options