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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
interim	adj: serving as a temporary or provisional measure or arrangement; intended to be in place only for a limited time or until a permanent solution can be found; occurring in the meantime or in between two major events or periods
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
predispose	v: to make someone susceptible
jay	n: a type of bird that belongs to the crow family and is known for its brightly colored feathers and loud, raucous call
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
temperament	n: a person’s nature or disposition, especially as it permanently affects their behavior
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
innate	adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
indistinct	adj: not clear or easily seen, heard, or understood
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
exotic	adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
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
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
construe	v: to interpret or understand the meaning of something, typically in a particular way; to analyze or explain the grammar or structure of a sentence or phrase
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
affection	n: a feeling of fondness, love, or attachment towards someone or something; a gentle or tender feeling; often used to describe a warm or caring relationship between individuals
wean	v: to gradually stop feeding a baby or young animal with its mother’s milk and to start or accustom to eating other food
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
increasingly	adv: more and more
intricately	adv: in a manner that involves a lot of detailed and complex arrangement or planning; with many interconnected parts or components
neurobiology	n: a field of biology that studies the structure, function, and development of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves encompassing a wide range of research topics, including the molecular and cellular processes involved in neural signaling, the organization of neural circuits, and the neural basis of behavior, cognition, and emotion
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
layer	n: a sheet, quantity, or thickness of the material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body; a level or part within a system or set of ideas
cortex	n: the outermost layer of an organ, especially the brain
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
fraternal	adj: relating to or like a brother or brothers; (of twins) derived from two separate fertilized ova (= the female reproductive cell)
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
clone	n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
identical	adj: being the exact same one
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
anatomy	n: the scientific study that deals with the physical structure of humans, animals, or plants
lobe	n: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
contraption	n: a machine or device that is made up of a combination of interconnected parts and often appears complicated or unusual
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
studied	adj: deliberately considered or scrutinized; carefully thought out or planned
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
butt	v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
wrist	n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint
flush	v: to become red on your face, especially because you are embarrassed, angry, or hot; to rinse, clean, or empty something, especially a toilet, by causing large quantities of water to flow
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
sneeze	v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
congenial	adj: pleasant, friendly, or pleasing in nature; compatible or well-suited
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
justify	v: to provide a valid or reasonable explanation, reasoning, or evidence in support of a belief, action, or decision; to defend or vindicate something as right or valid
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
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
perfectible	adj: capable of being improved or made perfect; having the potential for achieving an ideal or flawless state
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
selfish	adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
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
non-sequitur	n: a statement, response, or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement or premise; a remark or argument that is unrelated or irrelevant to the current topic or context
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
ignoble	adj: lacking qualities or characteristics that are noble, honorable, or admirable; morally or socially inferior
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
virtually	adv: almost completely
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
counteract	v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
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
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
infant	n: a baby or very young child
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
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
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
depletion	n: the reduction of something, especially a natural resource, to a critically low level
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
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
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
scholarly	adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
tenure	n: the holding or possessing of a specific position, job, or property; the right to hold a position or property for a period of time
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
disquiet	n: a feeling of anxiety or unease; a sense of restlessness or agitation; a state of mental or emotional disturbance; (verb) to cause or feel unease, restlessness, or agitation
slander	n: the act of making false and damaging statements about someone
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
prosecution	n: the act of bringing legal charges against someone for a crime they are accused of committing; the legal team responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
prone	adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
generalization	n: the act of making a broad statement or conclusion based on limited information or experience; a statement that applies to a large group or category of things or people, often without considering the unique qualities or circumstances of each individual
barrage	n: a concentrated and continuous outpouring or overwhelming amount of something, such as bombs, questions, criticisms, or comments; a defensive barrier of artillery fire or gunfire
enrage	v: to make someone extremely angry
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
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
irate	adj: feeling or showing strong anger or annoyance
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
venom	n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging
vituperate	v: to criticize or berate someone severely or abusively; to use harsh and abusive language towards someone
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
arouse	v: to awaken strong feelings or emotions in someone; to excite or inspire a physical or emotional response
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
outrageous	adj: highly unusual, unconventional, or shocking; going beyond the bounds of what is considered acceptable or proper
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
decoration	n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
symmetrical	adj: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
frequent	adj: happening constantly
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
highbrow	adj: relating to or appealing to people who are highly educated or intellectual; involving or interested in serious artistic or cultural ideas
deplore	v: to feel or express strong disapproval or condemnation towards something; to regard with grief, regret, or deep sorrow
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
primarily	adv: mainly
commercialize	v: to make something available for sale or use on a large scale
repertory	n: a collection of works, such as plays, operas, or pieces of music, that a company or performer is prepared to perform
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
dilute	v: to make a substance less concentrated by adding a liquid or another substance to it
dependence	n: the state or condition of relying or depending on someone or something else; a relationship in which one person or thing is influenced, controlled, or supported by another
rerun	n: the act of repeating or replaying a previously aired episode of a television show or a past event or performance; (verb) to broadcast or play again an item, especially a television or radio program; to run a race or other sporting event again
sitcom	n: a television or radio program that features a continuing cast of characters in humorous or dramatic situations, typically presented in a half-hour format
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
blockbuster	n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
entirely	adv: completely
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
skyrocket	v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
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
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
literary	adj: relating to or characteristic of literature (= written or spoken works of artistic expression) or other related works, particularly in terms of style and content
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
disinvestment	n: the act of reducing or withdrawing the amount of money you have provided in a particular area or sector
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
admission	n: the act of allowing someone to enter or become a member of a group, organization, institution, or place; the act of acknowledging or confessing something, often a truth or a wrongdoing
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
syllabus	n: an outline or summary of the topics, themes, and assignments to be covered in a particular course or educational program; a list or summary of key themes or components of a particular document, work, or project
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
saccharine	adj: overly sweet or sentimental to the point of being cloying or sickly; artificially or excessively sweet
kitsch	n: art, objects, or design considered to be tasteless and overly sentimental, often produced to appeal to popular or commercial taste rather than for artistic value
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
bourgeois	n: a member of the middle class, typically with conservative or conformist attitudes or values; a person who seeks material wealth or social status through conventional means; a person concerned with conventional, materialistic pursuits
tacky	adj: having a cheap or vulgar appearance, taste, or quality; lacking style or sophistication; gaudy or tastelessly showy
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
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
postmodern	adj: relating to or characterized by a rejection of objective truth and global cultural narratives and instead emphasizing the role of personal interpretation
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
meter	n: a device used to measure the amount of a particular substance or attribute, such as length, volume, or time; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
rhyme	n: a word or phrase that has the same last sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songwriting
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
ornament	n: a decoration or embellishment that adds beauty or enhances the appearance of something, especially a Christmas tree or a piece of jewelry
melody	n: a succession of musical tones forming part of a larger piece of music
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
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
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
butler	n: a male servant in charge of serving food and drinks and taking care of household duties
structuralism	n: a theoretical approach or methodology that analyzes and interprets phenomena by examining their underlying structures or systems
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
homologous	adj: having the same or similar structure, position, or function, particularly in different species or organisms; related by common ancestry
hegemony	n: the dominance or influence of one group, country, or ideology over others, especially in political, economic, or cultural domains
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
temp	n: (a short form of “temporary worker” or “temporary employee”) someone who works in a job for a limited time period, often without job stability or security;
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
parse	v: to separate a sentence into grammatical parts, such as subject, verb, etc., and describe their syntactic roles
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
disdain	v: to look down on
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
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
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
ire	n: intense or extreme anger or wrath; a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility towards someone or something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
profess	v: to declare openly, often publicly or formally, that one has a particular skill, belief, or feeling; to admit or affirm
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
besiege	v: to surround and attack or harass with relentless persistence; to crowd or overwhelm with a large number of requests or demands
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
fitness	n: the quality or state of being physically fit and healthy; the ability to perform physical tasks and activities with ease and efficiency
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
dexterity	n: skill and speed in performing physical tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness in dealing with situations or problems
motor	n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
sympathize	v: to express or feel compassion or understanding for someone else’s pain, difficulty, or misfortune; to share in someone else’s emotions or experiences
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
heritable	adj: able to be passed down or transmitted from one generation to the next
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
causal	adj: relating to or indicating a cause or the relationship between causes and effects; resulting from a cause
spank	n: a quick slap or strike, usually with an open hand, on the buttocks as a form of punishment or discipline; (verb) to strike someone, especially a child, on the buttocks as a punishment
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
redo	v: to do again, usually to correct or improve upon a previous attempt; to renovate or redesign something to make it better or more suitable
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
genetically	adv: in a way that relates to or is produced by genes (= the units in the cells of a living thing received by an animal or plant from its parents) or heredity
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
personality	n: a person’s distinct combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define them as an individual and set them apart from others
complementary	adj: serving to complete or enhance something in a way that is suitable or pleasing
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
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.;
uterus	n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively