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Word	Meaning	Advanced
instrumental	adj: of, relating to, or performed on musical instruments; useful or important in achieving a purpose
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
utensil	n: a tool used in the house
chopstick	n: a pair of thin, tapered sticks used in East Asian cultures to pick up and eat food
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
pincers	n: a tool or instrument with two limbs or jaws that are jointed together and used for gripping and holding objects; the claws or appendages of certain creatures that are used for grasping, gripping, or crushing
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
bamboo	n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures
jade	n: a green or white mineral, typically composed of jadeite or nephrite, used for making jewelry and ornamental objects; an old or over-worked horse
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
dumpling	n: a small ball or lump of dough, often boiled or steamed and filled with meat or vegetables
drumstick	n: a thin stick used to strike a drum to produce a sound
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
incense	n: a substance that is burned to produce a pleasant scent, often used in religious or spiritual ceremonies; figuratively, something that is pleasing or satisfying to the senses, feelings, or emotions
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
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
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
cuisine	n: the style of cooking characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
tripod	n: a three-legged stand, typically one with a platform for a camera or other equipment
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty