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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
anatomical | adj: of or relating to the structure of the body and its parts | |
whale | n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | |
hook | n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
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 | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
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 | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
grandeur | n: the quality of being impressive or magnificent in appearance, size, or scope; the state of being majestic, impressive, or awe-inspiring | |
contribute | v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people | |
starling | n: a bird with dark and iridescent feathers, often found in large flocks | |
murmur | v: to say something very quietly; to complain about somebody or something under one’s breath | |
amorphous | adj: without a definite or clear shape or form; lacking a specific structure or organization; shapeless or formless | |
blob | n: a small amount or drop of a thick liquid or sticky substance | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
inherit | v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died | |
choreography | n: the art and technique of arranging dance movements and patterns in a work of ballet or modern dance; the sequence of movements and positions in a dance | |
swarm | n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground | |
sweeping | adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures | |
blister | n: a small, fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by friction, burning, or other skin irritation; can also refer to a similar bubble found in other materials; (verb) to become covered with blisters or to cause blisters to form; to criticize or rebuke severely | |
unmistakable | adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
flap | n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion | |
gasp | v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
fig | n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow | |
wasp | n: a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, typically feeding on nectar and known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects and animals | |
decompose | v: to break down or cause to break down over time into simpler substances or elements | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
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 |