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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
mademoiselle | n: a French term used to address a young, unmarried woman, often abbreviated to “Mlle.” in written form; a French women’s magazine that was published from 1937-2001 and aimed at young women | |
monsieur | n: a French title of respect and formality used to address or refer to a man, typically accompanied by the person’s last name | |
madam | n: a term of polite address or title used to address a woman, particularly one in a position of authority or respect | |
chapel | n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship | |
vie | v: to compete or contend for something, usually a prize, position, or advantage; to strive for superiority or mastery in one’s field or area of expertise | |
furnish | v: to provide a room or building with furniture and fittings; to provide something useful or necessary | |
cram | v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space | |
ginger | n: a plant (Zingiber officinale) that is widely cultivated for its aromatic underground stem (rhizome), which is used as a spice, especially in Asian cooking | |
souped-up | adj: made more powerful or improved in some way beyond the standard or original design; exaggerated or overdone | |
jitney | n: a small bus or van used for transportation, often operating on a fixed route and charging a low fare | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
anniversary | n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year | |
wed | v: to marry someone | |
tremendous | adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
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 | |
homage | n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute | |
innovate | v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
blade | n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely |