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Word	Meaning	Advanced
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
dissertation	n: a long and formal written treatise or discourse, often presenting research or analysis on a particular subject or topic, in support of a degree or academic qualification
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
courteous	adj: polite, respectful, and considerate in behavior; showing good manners and civility
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
insistence	n: the act or an instance of demanding or saying something clearly; persistence
lengthy	adj: tediously continuing for a long time; very long in time or size
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
saucer	n: a small, shallow dish with a slightly raised edge or rim used for holding a cup or as a decorative object; a flying object that is often associated with UFO sightings
packet	n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials
procure	v: to obtain, acquire, or secure something, often by effort or skill
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
pinnacle	n: the highest point or peak of something, particularly a mountain or a career; the greatest or highest level of achievement or success
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
innate	adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
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
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
locus	n: a central or focal point; a place where something happens or is centered around
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
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
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
anagram	n: a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
tug	v: to pull something quickly and hard, often several times
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
individuality	n: the qualities or characters that distinguish a particular person or thing from others of the same kind
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
defer	v: to delay or hold back something until a later time; to refer to another source of authority
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
pleasing	adj: giving pleasure or enjoyment; satisfying; pleasant in appearance or manner
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
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
fallible	adj: capable of making mistakes or errors; subject to being wrong or imperfect
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
formerly	adv: in the past; previously; at a previous time, or in a previous state
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
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
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
participate	v: to take part in something
diet	n: the food and drink that a person, animal, or community eats and drinks regularly; a legislative assembly in certain countries, for example, Japan
sprite	n: a small imaginary person with wings that is playful and has magical powers; (also red sprite) large-scale electric discharges that occur high above thunderstorm clouds
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
soda	n: a carbonated soft drink containing a sweetened syrup or flavoring, often used interchangeably with “pop” or “soda pop” in different regions of the world
murmur	v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
die-hard	adj: (of a person) extremely loyal, dedicated, or enthusiastic; unwilling to give up
devotion	n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
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
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
react	v: to take action in response to something
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
gum	n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
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
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
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
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
suffocate	v: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
minutiae	n: (plural form of “minutia”) small or trivial details, often referring to specific aspects or components of a larger whole
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
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
unlimited	adj: without any limits or restrictions
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
limitation	n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
pond	n: a small, shallow lake
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
contraction	n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
cesarean	adj: ( also known as “C-section”) relating to the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus rather than through vaginal birth
cerebral	adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical
anoxia	n: a condition characterized by the absence or deficiency of oxygen in a particular environment, tissue, or organ, which can have severe consequences for living organisms and their physiological processes
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
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
ventilate	v: to supply fresh air to a room, building, etc.; to remove stale air from it
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
vegetative	adj: composed of or relating to the division of nature comprising the plant; alive but losing brain functioning and having only involuntary bodily functioning
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular 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
infant	n: a baby or very young child
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
cope	v: to deal with and overcome difficulties or problems
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
writ	n: a written legal order or command
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
entirely	adv: completely
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
phantasmagoria	n: a rapidly changing sequence or grouping of images, often surreal or fantastic in nature; an illusion or hallucination
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
revise	v: to examine and make corrections or alterations to the idea, piece of writing, etc. to improve it
disseminate	v: to spread or distribute widely, especially information or ideas; to scatter or disperse
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
frost	n: a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing; weather cold enough to cause freezing
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
replace	v: to take the place of something
revelry	n: lively and noisy festivities, typically involving drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking; a celebration marked by indulgence and enjoyment
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
relativism	n: the belief that truth, knowledge, or morality are not absolute or objective but instead relative to the context in which they are perceived or determined
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
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
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
sheen	n: a lustrous or glossy shine or surface finish; a glow or radiance that emanates from or suggests brightness or brilliance
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
vantage	n: a position or place that provides a commanding or advantageous view or perspective; a favorable position or advantage
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
salon	n: a place for social gathering, especially for exchanging ideas and discussing artistic or cultural matters; a place of beauty treatment, such as a hair salon
ballet	n: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing
adorable	adj: inspiring love, affection, or fondness; charming or delightful; cute, lovable
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
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.
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
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true