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Word	Meaning	Advanced
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
doggerel	n: verse or poetry that is poorly written or of low literary quality, often characterized by forced rhymes, simplistic language, and awkward or amateurish phrasing
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
aurochs	n: an extinct species of wild oxen that inhabited Europe, Asia, and North Africa until the 17th century
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
redesign	v: to design something again, especially in a different or modified form; (noun) the process of designing something again
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
optimize	v: to make the best or most effective use of something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
brilliantly	adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
immense	adj: extremely large or great
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
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
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
arithmetic	n: the branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and numerical calculations, particularly the four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
creed	n: a system of beliefs or principles
symbolism	n: the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art and literature; an artistic movement in the late 19th century that tried to express abstract or mystical ideas through the symbolic use of images
prohibition	n: the act of not allowing something, or an order that does so, especially by law or authority
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
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
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
pastor	n: a spiritual leader or minister in a Christian church, especially one in charge of a local congregation
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
totalitarian	adj: of or relating to a system of government in which a single political party has complete control and power
practically	adv: almost or nearly
libertarian	n: a person who believes that people should be free to think and behave as they want and the government should only have a minimal level of control, and a person who advocates those beliefs
hilarious	adj: extremely funny
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
defensible	adj: able to be defended or justified; justifiable or reasonable; capable of withstanding attack or criticism
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
ectosymbiont	n: an organism that lives on the surface or exterior of another organism, typically in a mutually beneficial relationship
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
serendipity	n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery
convergent	adj: tending to come together or meet at a point; merging or intersecting; characterized by similarities or commonalities, particularly in different fields or areas of knowledge
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
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
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
clueless	adj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
molecular	adj: of or relating to molecules (= a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds)
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
hoax	n: a deliberately fabricated deception, often intended to trick or mislead people into believing something that is not true; a practical joke or prank
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
foresight	n: the ability to anticipate or predict future events or outcomes; the act of planning for the future with wisdom and prudence; an intuitive sense of what is to come
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
lancet	n: a sharp, pointed surgical instrument used for making incisions or punctures, typically in medical procedures
fluke	n: a stroke of luck or chance, often resulting in a positive outcome or unexpected success; an accidental or unplanned occurrence
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
spook	v: to frighten or scare, and often provoke into violent action; (noun) someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; ghost
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
petunia	n: a type of flowering plant, often grown in gardens or as houseplants, that has trumpet-shaped flowers in a variety of colors
beneficiary	n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
livestock	n: farm animals and birds such as cows, sheep, and chickens
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
vertebrate	adj: relating to animals that have a backbone or spinal column, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
landmass	n: a large area of land, especially one that is distinct from surrounding areas by its topography, geology, or biota
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
improbable	adj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
paintbrush	n: a tool used for applying paint or other liquid substances to a surface, typically consisting of bristles or synthetic fibers attached to a handle
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
varnish	n: a liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. and that forms a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
domination	n: the act of having control or power over someone or something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
Martian	adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
mecca	n: a city and administrative center of the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
parasite	n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
submission	n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
parchment	n: a thin, smooth, durable material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, used in the past as a writing surface
bookstall	n: a stall or stand in a public place, such as a market or train station, where books are sold
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
sow	v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
standpoint	n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
practitioner	n: a person who works in a profession or occupation, such as a doctor, lawyer, or teacher
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
appendix	n: a small, tube-shaped organ attached to the large intestine in humans and some animals, which is believed to play a role in the immune system and digestion; supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
insincere	adj: not expressing or showing true feelings; not genuine or honest; lacking sincerity or authenticity
revision	n: the act or process of reviewing, correcting, and improving something, such as written work, plans, or ideas; a revised version of something
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
facet	n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
creationist	n: a person who believes in the literal interpretation of religious texts, particularly the Bible, and holds that the universe and living things were created by a divine or supernatural force rather than through natural processes
endorse	v: to officially approve, support, or recommend someone or something
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
irrigate	v: to supply water to land to help plants grow
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
factoid	n: something commonly accepted as fact, even though it is probably not true
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
authoritative	adj: having or showing knowledge, expertise, or power in a particular field or area; recognized as being accurate or reliable; commanding respect or obedience
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
benchmark	n: a standard or reference point used for comparison or evaluation; a point of reference for measuring progress or performance
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
disciple	n: a person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others
baptize	v: to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church by baptism (= a form of Christian ritual purification)
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
guise	n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
agnostic	n: a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god
sanctity	n: the quality of being sacred, holy, or blessed; the state of being pure, untainted, or inviolable; the ultimate importance or reverence attributed to something
extinct	adj: no longer in existence