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Word	Meaning	Advanced
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
loquacious	adj: very talkative; tending to talk a lot and at length
dementia	n: a severe decline in cognitive function, especially memory, as a result of disease or injury
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
thigh	n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
Senate	n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
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;
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
privatize	v: to transfer ownership or control of a business or industry from government or public control to private ownership or control; to make something into a private enterprise or organization
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
oblivious	adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
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
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
reorganize	v: to change to a more sufficient or suitable form of organization
bureaucracy	n: a system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
voucher	n: a document serving as evidence or proof of payment or authorization for something, often used for reimbursement or exchange
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
expunge	v: to erase, remove, or eliminate; to blot out or destroy; to strike out or delete from a record or registry
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
attune	v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
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
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
physics	n: the science of matter and energy and their interactions
amputation	n: the act of cutting off a part of the body surgically
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
beetle	n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
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
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
flop	v: to fall or lie down heavily and clumsily; (noun) a complete failure
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
mandarin	n: an influential and high-ranking official, notably in the civil service; the branch of Chinese, which is the official language of China
flashcard	n: a card with a word, picture, or other information on one side, used as an aid in learning
enlightened	adj: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
pacifist	adj: a person who believes in pacifism, which is the opposition to war and violence as a means of resolving conflicts
toothpaste	n: a paste or gel used for cleaning the teeth and freshening the breath
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
cashier	n: an employee responsible for handling transactions, such as payments or returns, in a store or other business
amnesty	n: a general pardon for crimes, especially political crimes
seaweed	n: a plant that grows in the sea or on land very close to the sea, especially marine algae
veggie	adj: (short for vegetarian) relating to or consisting of vegetables
booty	n: valuable or stolen goods, especially that taken in war or other conflicts; a person’s bottom
kale	n: a type of leafy green vegetable that belongs to the cabbage family, often eaten raw in salads or cooked as a side dish
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
rectum	n: the final segment of the large intestine, responsible for storing and expelling fecal matter from the body
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
hoop	n: a circular band or ring, often made of metal or wood, used as a toy, a part of the equipment, or a decoration
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
oboe	n: a musical instrument of the woodwind family with a narrow conical bore, double reed, and a piercing, high-pitched sound
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
superficial	adj: existing or occurring only at or on the surface; appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
aspen	n: a deciduous tree with smooth, white bark that often trembles or quakes in the wind; a type of skiing that involves quick, short turns on steep slopes
slender	adj: thin and delicate, often in an attractive way
calve	v: (of glaciology) to break off or shed smaller masses of ice; (of animal breeding) to give birth to a calf
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
furry	adj: covered in fur or a furry material; resembling fur
Velociraptor	n: a small-to-medium-sized predatory dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous period, known for its distinctive sickle-shaped claws and its agile and swift nature
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
hire	v: to give somebody a job
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
mint	n: a place where coins, paper money, or medals are produced under government authority; any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
cross-country	adj: relating to or taking place across the open country rather than on roads or tracks; involving travel by foot, horse, or vehicle over rough terrain or through wilderness areas; (noun) a long-distance race or journey that takes place over rough or varied terrain, such as hills, forests, or fields
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
whiz	v: to move or run quickly and smoothly with a hissing or buzzing sound; to excel or perform skillfully in a particular area; to urinate; (noun) a person who is very clever or skilled at something
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
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
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
sociology	n: the scientific study of human social behavior, including the way in which people interact with one another, the organizations and institutions they create, and the societies they form
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
materialistic	adj: concerned primarily with material possessions rather than spiritual or intellectual values; adhering to a philosophy that places a high value on material goods or wealth
enchantment	n: a feeling of great pleasure or delight; a magical spell or charm
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
autobiography	n: a written account of someone’s own life, written by that person
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
oddity	n: something unusual or different
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
gravitation	n: the force by which a celestial body, such as the Earth, pulls objects toward its center; the attraction between two or more objects due to their mass
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
marinade	n: a liquid mixture of herbs, spices, oil, and vinegar or citrus juice used to flavor and tenderize meat or fish before cooking; a soaking or immersion in this mixture
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
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
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
lesion	n: a damaged or abnormal area of tissue in the body, usually caused by injury or disease
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
apocryphal	adj: of doubtful or questionable authenticity; well known, but probably not true
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
identical	adj: being the exact same one
gluttony	n: the habitual and excessive consumption of food or drink, often to the point of waste or harm; the tendency to overindulge or be excessively greedy or selfish
imprint	v: to make a mark or impression on a surface; to leave a lasting impression or influence on someone or something; (noun) a mark or impression made by pressing or stamping something onto a surface; a distinctive feature or characteristic that is left by something or someone
primarily	adv: mainly
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
subtly	adv: in a way that is so small or delicate as to be difficult to notice or describe
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
contagion	n: the spread of a disease or harmful influence from one person or thing to another
penetration	n: the act or process of penetrating or entering something, often forcefully or with difficulty; the depth or extent to which something has been entered or understood
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
wag	v: to move or swing back and forth or up and down in a lively or playful manner; to shake or quiver
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
sailor	n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard
tack	n: a method of changing the course of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind so that the wind switches from one side of the vessel to the other; a course of action or strategy, particularly in politics or business; (verb) to fasten or attach something, such as pinning or nailing an object in place
equipoise	n: a state of balance, equilibrium, or equal distribution of weight or forces; a sense of stability or calmness in a situation or decision-making process
serenity	n: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled; a feeling of tranquility or peacefulness
overconfidence	n: excessive trust or faith in one’s abilities, judgments, or decisions, often leading to mistaken assumptions or risky behavior
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
epistemology	n: a branch of philosophy that deals with knowledge and belief, including the nature and limits of knowledge, the sources and criteria of knowledge, and the justification of belief
modesty	n: the quality of being modest (= having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.), which can include humility or shyness; the act of not showing too much of oneself or being overly boastful
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
unrelated	adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
gist	n: the essence or main point of a text, speech, or situation
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
landmine	n: an explosive device hidden underground and designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact with a person or vehicle
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
handy	adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
nonverbal	adj: not involving or using spoken or written language; communicated through body language, facial expression, or other means besides language
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
phenomenally	adv: extremely or exceptionally, especially in a way that is surprising
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
geometry	n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
limerence	n: a state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically characterized by intense emotions, fantasies, and longing for reciprocation
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
craftsman	n: a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, especially one who works with wood, metal, or other materials
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
naturalism	n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
fused	adj: joined together or combined into one; blended or integrated in a way that creates a new entity
carol	n: a song or hymn typically sung at Christmas, often with a joyful or celebratory theme
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
mantel	n: a shelf or structure that sits above a fireplace, often used for decorative purposes or to hold objects or pictures
bureau	n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information
fusion	n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
weld	v: to join two or more pieces of metal together by heating their edges until they melt and fuse
dimly	adv: faintly or indistinctly; with little light or clarity; not clearly or brightly
determinedly	adv: in a manner that demonstrates strong resolve, perseverance, and dedication toward achieving a goal or objective
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
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.;
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
enchant	v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension