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Word	Meaning	Advanced
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
subtitle	n: a secondary title or alternate title that is displayed below the primary title often used to provide additional information or translation for a movie or video; a text that appears at the bottom of a movie, TV show, or video to provide a written translation or transcription of the spoken dialogue in another language
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
virtually	adv: almost completely
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
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
procrastinate	v: to postpone doing what you should do, often because it is unpleasant or boring
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
buffet	n: a meal where guests serve themselves from a counter or sideboard
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
sociopath	n: a person who exhibits a disregard for other people’s rights, feelings, and safety; someone who lacks empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others; sometimes used interchangeably with the term “psychopath”
enlightened	adj: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
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
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
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
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
hallmark	n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
resourceful	adj: showing creativity and ability to find quick and practical solutions to problems
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
mitigate	v: to make less severe or less intense; to alleviate or lessen the adverse effects of something
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
touchstone	n: a standard or criterion by which something is judged or evaluated; a fine-grained dark stone, such as jasper or basalt, used to test the purity of gold or silver in alloys by observing how much the color changes when rubbed against it
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
mosquito	n: a small flying insect whose female bites people and animals and sucks their blood, and sometimes transmits serious diseases such as malaria
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
radiant	adj: emitting light or heat; shining brightly
serenity	n: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled; a feeling of tranquility or peacefulness
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
replace	v: to take the place of something
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
stern	adj: serious, unyielding, or strict in manner or attitude
navel	n: the small depression or scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached at birth; the center or core of something
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
navigation	n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority
indefinitely	adv: without any fixed or definite limit; for an unknown or unspecified period of time
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
inaudible	adj: unable to be heard clearly or loud enough to be heard
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
uncountable	adj: describing nouns or concepts that cannot be counted or quantified as discrete units or objects, such as feelings, time, or information, often characterized by their abstract or intangible nature, and which are not used with “a” or “an” and cannot be made plural
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
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
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
boredom	n: a state of weariness, restlessness, or impatience that arises from not being interested or engaged in an activity, task, or situation
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
pacifier	n: an object, often a rubber or silicone nipple, designed to be sucked on by a baby to soothe or calm them; a person or thing that helps to calm or soothe others or to prevent conflict
yank	v: to pull something or someone forcefully with a sudden movement
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
standpoint	n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
confinement	n: the act of confining or limiting movement, often by keeping someone in a specific place or within a specific area; a state of being physically or emotionally restricted or limited
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
whimsical	adj: unusual and not severe in a way that might be funny or annoying; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
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
crusade	n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
cudgel	n: a heavy and thick stick or club often used as a weapon; (verb) to strike or beat using a cudgel
bludgeon	v: to strike or hit someone repeatedly with a heavy object, often resulting in severe injury or death; to force or coerce by using threats or intimidation
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
monetize	v: to earn money from something, such as an asset, business, etc.; to coin into money
hive	n: a structure for the reception and habitation of bees, either built by people or made by the bees themselves; a place swarming people
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
crumb	n: a small particle or fragment of food or other substance, often one that has broken off from a larger piece; a very small amount or portion of something
silent	adj: without any or little sound
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
calligraphy	n: the art of writing letters, especially an elegant or decorative one
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
urgency	n: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
outpouring	n: a sudden and abundant flow or expression of thoughts, feelings, emotion, or information; an overwhelming amount of something expressed in a short period of time
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
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
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
condolence	n: sympathy or expression of sympathy offered to someone who has experienced a loss or tragedy; an expression of comfort or consolation
inadequate	adj: not sufficient or enough
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
pancreas	n: a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine
liver	n: a large organ in the body, involved in many metabolic processes, such as detoxification of the organism, and the synthesis of proteins
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
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
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
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
chaplain	n: a member of the clergy or religious community who is employed to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, or support to a particular group, such as a hospital or military unit; a person who performs religious ceremonies or rites, particularly within a non-denominational or multi-faith setting
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
attainment	n: the act of achieving or accomplishing something; the state of having achieved a specific level of skill or ability; a goal that has been reached or accomplished
sob	v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
physiological	adj: relating to the normal functioning of living organisms and their organs and systems; concerning the physical or biochemical processes and activities that occur within the body
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
inheritance	n: the money, property, etc., that someone gives you when they die; (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from ancestors
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
pod	n: a seed case, especially of a leguminous plant such as a pea or bean; a detachable container of something, especially on an airplane
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
crucible	n: a vessel made of ceramic, metal, or other materials used for melting or fusing substances at high temperatures; a difficult or trying experience that tests one’s character or resilience
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
quarantine	n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease
ashram	n: a secluded religious community or retreat center where people practice yoga, meditation, and other spiritual disciplines under the guidance of a teacher or guru
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
beck	n: a gesture or signal made with the hand or head, especially one indicating someone to approach or follow; a small stream or brook, especially in Northern England or Scotland
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
mystic	adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
wordless	adj: lacking words or speech; silent; without verbal expression or explanation
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
nap	n: a short sleep, especially during the day
sedate	adj: calm, tranquil, and composed, often as a result of being under the influence of a sedative or tranquilizer; unhurried, deliberate, and without excessive movement or activity
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
workaholic	n: a person who is addicted to work; a person who works excessively
futurize	v: to bring something in line with modern or future technology, design, or trends; to reimagine or transform something in a way that emphasizes futuristic elements
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
meltdown	n: a severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping; a situation in which something fails or weakens suddenly or dramatically
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
underlie	v: to be the support, basis, hidden cause of something; to be located under or below
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
unavoidable	adj: impossible to avoid or evade; inevitable
adrenal	adj: relating to two glands situated above the kidneys, called the adrenal gland
endorphin	n: a natural hormone-like substance that is produced by the body and that acts on the nervous system to reduce pain and induce a feeling of well-being
parasympathetic	adj: relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that counteracts the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, slowing the heart rate, increasing digestive and glandular activity, and relaxing the sphincter muscles
breakdown	n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
medic	n: a person trained to provide medical care, especially in an emergency
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
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
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.;
sobriety	n: the state of being sober; the state of being serious, thoughtful, or solemn; the state of being moderate or restrained
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
constantly	adv: all the time
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
immediately	adv: now or without delay
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
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
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
catastrophe	n: a sudden event that causes extreme ruin and misfortune
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
proverb	n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
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
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
abundance	n: a significant amount of something; the situation in which there is too much of something
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
stranglehold	n: a grip that strangles or suffocates; an excessive grip or control
immediacy	n: the quality of being immediate, close, or present; the sense of urgency or importance; the act of responding or attending to something promptly
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
white-knuckled	adj: describing a state of extreme fear, tension, or anxiety derived from the physical reaction of gripping something so tightly, out of fear or stress, that your knuckles turn white; describing a person who is nervous or anxious
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
undergird	v: to provide support or a foundation for something, often by strengthening or reinforcing a structure or system
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
eruption	n: an instance of a sudden and violent release of lava, gas, or ash from a volcano; a sudden outburst or explosion of something
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
candid	adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
overreact	v: to react more strongly or excessively than is necessary or appropriate
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
sally	n: a sudden, impulsive outing or excursion; a witty or clever remark
scurry	v: to move hurriedly and with little or no grace, often with sudden changes in direction
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
lash	v: to strike or hit someone with a whip or other flexible instrument; to criticize or rebuke someone severely; to bind or tie something tightly with a cord or strap
rant	v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
inflame	v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
unreasonable	adj: not fair, sensible, or likely to be true
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
dystopia	n: an imaginary place where everything is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or terror, or a work of fiction describing those place
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
bohemian	n: a person who leads an unconventional or non-traditional lifestyle, often characterized by creativity, artistic expression, and a disregard for social or cultural norms or conventions
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
Martian	adj: of or relating to Mars or its imaginary inhabitants
totalitarian	adj: of or relating to a system of government in which a single political party has complete control and power
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
seminar	n: a group meeting or class for discussion, teaching, or training on a particular subject
appreciative	adj: expressing or feeling gratitude or admiration; showing recognition or understanding of the value or significance of something; receptive or responsive to something with pleasure or enjoyment
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
woo	v: to seek the affection or favor of someone; to court or pursue someone romantically or with flattery
airy	adj: having a light, delicate, or ethereal quality; spacious and well-ventilated; lacking in substance or depth
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
tactic	n: a method or strategy used to achieve a particular goal or objective
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
merciful	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, or forgiveness towards those who may be deserving of punishment or harm; characterized by leniency or clemency
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
palette	n: a thin board or tablet used by artists to mix and apply paint; a range of colors or shades used in a particular work of art
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
beloved	adj: loved very much
unsolicited	adj: given or sent without being requested or asked for; not invited or desired
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
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
phenomenal	adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
luxurious	adj: characterized by or affording something excessively expensive; rich and comfortable
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
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
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
beatbox	n: a style of vocal percussion or vocal mimicry in which a person creates rhythmic sounds and beats using their mouth, lips, tongue, and voice; (verb) to create percussive sounds, rhythms, and beats using the mouth, lips, tongue, and voice
sage	n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb
sonic	adj: connected with the nature of sound, sound waves, or the speed
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell