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Word	Meaning	Advanced
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
discretion	n: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
icy	adj: covered with ice or frost; very cold; lacking warmth or friendliness
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
farewell	n: the act of departing politely; an expression of a wish or well-being at parting
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
melodic	adj: having a pleasant or harmonious sound, especially in relation to music
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
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
homesick	adj: feeling sad or nostalgic for one’s home, family, or familiar surroundings, especially when away from them for a significant length of time
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
sedative	n: a drug or medication that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect on the body and mind; something that soothes or pacifies
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
newfound	adj: newly discovered or acquired
rum	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane or molasses, often aged and typically with a sweet, rich, or spicy flavor
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
spasm	n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity
convulse	v: to experience a sudden and violent contraction of the muscles, often caused by pain, illness, or emotional distress, or to make someone or something do this
vomit	v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
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
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
sane	adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind
silent	adj: without any or little sound
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
limp	adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
lunatic	n: a person who is considered mentally ill, especially one who is extremely irrational or unpredictable; a crazy or foolish person
seedy	adj: run-down, shabby, or in a state of disrepair; disreputable, sleazy, or sordid; lacking moral or ethical standards; describing a fruit that has many seeds
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
stifle	v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
crucify	v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die
refusal	n: the act of showing or saying that one is not willing to do or accept something
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
refute	v: to say or prove that something is wrong or false
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
immense	adj: extremely large or great
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
repudiate	v: to reject or disown something or someone
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
disavow	v: to deny any responsibility, connection, or knowledge of something; to reject or repudiate something as being false, untrue, or unauthorized
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
remainder	n: the part of something that is left over when the rest has been used or taken
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
heavy-hearted	adj: feeling or expressing great sadness, grief, or melancholy; burdened or weighed down emotionally
immeasurable	adj: too great to be measured or calculated; vast or incalculable in extent or degree; impossible to quantify or express in numerical terms
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
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
torment	n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
scrupulous	adj: characterized by careful attention to detail, conscientiousness, and moral integrity; marked by a commitment to ethical behavior and fairness
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
upbringing	n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
misplace	v: to put something in the wrong place or lose it temporarily
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
waitress	n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe
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
jot	v: to write quickly or briefly
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
constantly	adv: all the time
fidget	v: to make small, restless movements; to be unable to sit still
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
pivotal	adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
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
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
correspondence	n: the letters, emails, etc., especially official or business ones; the quality or state of being the same in amount, number, status
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
wholehearted	adj: sincere, genuine, and enthusiastic; with complete devotion or commitment
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
dissect	v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
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
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
closure	n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
rapprochement	n: the reestablishment or improvement of friendly and cooperative relations between two parties, especially after a period of hostility or disagreement
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
magnify	v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
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
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
fathom	v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water
seismic	adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
revenge	n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
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
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
vodka	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes, typically with high alcohol content and little or no added flavoring
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
victorious	adj: being the winner in a game, competition, election, war, etc.
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
feverish	adj: having or showing symptoms of a high temperature, such as sweating and shivering; characterized by or showing strong feelings of excitement or energy
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
dishonor	n: the lack of honor or respect; a feeling of shame or disgrace
likewise	adv: in the same way
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
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
inhuman	adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
primarily	adv: mainly
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
equitable	adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly
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
intrinsic	adj: belonging naturally; essential
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
culpable	adj: deserving blame or censure; responsible for an offense, mistake, or wrongdoing
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
buckle	v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
entirety	n: the state of being complete or whole; the total extent or scope of something
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
abate	v: to lessen, reduce, or diminish in intensity or severity; to decline or wane in amount or strength over time
indulgent	adj: given to yielding to the desires or whims of oneself or others, especially by being generous or lavish
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
replace	v: to take the place of something
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
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
ostracize	v: to exclude someone from a group or society by general consent; to avoid speaking to or dealing with intentionally
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
perpetrate	v: to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception; to be responsible for the creation or continuation of a negative situation
sorely	adv: to a great extent; greatly or severely; in a way that causes pain, distress, or hardship
underrepresented	adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
dare	v: to have the courage to do something