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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brim	n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
glee	n: a feeling of great happiness, joy, or pleasure, often accompanied by laughter or exuberance; a sense of delighted satisfaction from a positive result or accomplishment
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
cone	n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
deceptive	adj: tending to mislead or deceive either deliberately or inadvertently; causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
feisty	adj: full of energy or courage, often in the face of opposition or challenge; lively or spunky in temperament
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
veneer	n: a thin layer of material applied to the surface of something for decoration or protection; a superficial or deceptive outward appearance that conceals the true nature of something beneath it
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
underneath	adv: under or below something else
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
invulnerable	adj: incapable of being harmed, injured, or damaged; immune to attack or damage
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
semester	n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
seminar	n: a group meeting or class for discussion, teaching, or training on a particular subject
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
fumble	v: to handle something awkwardly; to make mistakes or errors in attempting something
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
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
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
unmistakable	adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
narrate	v: to tell a story or give an account of events, often in a chronological or logical sequence; to provide a voiceover or commentary for a film or other media
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
impassive	adj: not showing emotion; calm and unemotional; without physical feeling or sensation
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
unexpressed	adj: not spoken or written about; not revealed
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
adept	adj: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude to do something quite difficult
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
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
sinister	adj: giving the impression that something bad or evil is happening or will happen
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
inaccessible	adj: unable to travel to or reach; not available
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
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
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
duly	adv: in a manner that is proper, appropriate, or expected; following the correct procedures, rules, or protocols
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
likewise	adv: in the same way
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
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
latent	adj: existing but not yet expressed, active, or visible; hidden or dormant
insanity	n: the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
bulletin	n: a short news report or program on the radio or television; an official statement or broadcast about something important
appointment	n: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility
delusion	n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary
overtake	v: to catch up to and pass by someone or something that is in front of you, usually about moving vehicles; to come to a point where you become more successful, important, or influential than someone or something else
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
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
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
psychic	adj: relating to or capable of extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena; relating to the mind or mental processes
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
menace	n: a person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger; a threat or perceived threat
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
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
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
persecute	v: to subject someone to hostility, ill-treatment, or harassment, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs; to oppress or mistreat someone because of their identity
increasingly	adv: more and more
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
herculean	adj: requiring great strength, effort, or endurance; of or relating to the legendary strength of the ancient Greek hero Hercules
strand	n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
endear	v: to make someone loved or appreciated or to cause someone to feel fondness or affection for someone or something
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
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
incapable	adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
frenzied	adj: wild, excited, or uncontrolled, often as a result of strong emotions such as anger, fear, or excitement
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
grotesque	adj: bizarre or fantastic in shape, appearance, or character; fantastic; bizarre
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
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
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
wreckage	n: the remains of something that has been destroyed, ruined, severely damaged, or crashed, usually referring to vehicles, buildings, or machinery
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
comrade	n: a close associate, friend, or companion, especially one who shares one’s interests, beliefs, or political convictions; a fellow member of an organization, especially a military or political group, who shares a common cause or objective
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
relapse	n: the fact of becoming ill or starting to misbehave again after making an improvement
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
agon	n: a contest or competition, typically one in which participants exert themselves physically or mentally to achieve victory or surpass others
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
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
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
unshakeable	adj: not able to be shaken or moved; firm, steadfast, and determined; describing a person who is strong, resolute, and unwavering
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
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
solvable	adj: capable of being solved or resolved; able to be fixed or resolved with effort, skill, or knowledge
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
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
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
cutlery	n: a collective term for utensils used for eating and serving food, typically made of metal, such as knives, forks, and spoons
picnic	n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
deconstruct	v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
assertive	adj: characterized by a confident and forceful personality; expressing one’s opinions or desires directly and positively; standing up for oneself in a firm but non-aggressive manner
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
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
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
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
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
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
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
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
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
eavesdrop	v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
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
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
sane	adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind
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
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
aberrant	adj: departing from what is considered normal or typical; deviating from the usual or expected path, behavior, or pattern; abnormal or unusual
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
envisage	v: to imagine and expect something in the future; to plan or forecast something
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
humiliate	v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
endow	v: to give a quality, ability, or asset to a person or institution
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
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
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
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
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
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
replace	v: to take the place of something
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
contort	v: to (cause something to) twist and press out of its natural or normal shape