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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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abbey | n: a monastery or convent, especially for monks or nuns | |
lyric | n: the words of a pop song | |
mantra | n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation | |
ego | n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
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 | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
radical | adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
sketch | n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something | |
palm | n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
undo | v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific | |
sonic | adj: connected with the nature of sound, sound waves, or the speed | |
superstar | n: a very famous and successful performer or athlete | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
ensemble | n: a group of people who perform together, especially in music or theater; a coordinated or matching set of something | |
freeman | n: a person who is not a serf or enslaved person and has the right to hold property and vote | |
red-handed | adj: caught in the act of committing a crime or doing something wrong; (adverb) in the act of doing something wrong, usually something illegal, immoral, or deceitful | |
handyman | n: a person who is skilled at a variety of tasks related to home repair, maintenance, and improvement, typically performed on a part-time or freelance basis | |
shatter | v: to break suddenly into many pieces | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
callous | adj: insensitive and cruel to the suffering of others; having an emotionally hardened or unfeeling attitude; hardened or thickened, especially referring to skin or other tissue that has been subjected to repeated friction or irritation | |
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 | |
mend | v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged | |
stir | v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | |
sunshine | n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
floorboard | n: a long, thin plank of wood used to make a floor in a building, typically laid lengthwise, one overlapping the other | |
hustle | v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way | |
straw | n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc. | |
rage | n: a strong feeling of anger or violence | |
grief | n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
lottery | n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing | |
bat | n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis | |
soil | n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow | |
slap | v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly | |
sob | v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
truism | n: a statement or proposition that is true and does not require proof or elaboration; an overused or cliche expression that has become void of meaning | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
fearsome | adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable | |
irrigation | n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well | |
sundown | n: the time of day when the sun sets below the horizon; twilight; dusk |