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Word	Meaning	Advanced
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
benediction	n: a prayer or blessing given at the end of a religious service or ceremony; an expression of good wishes or approval
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
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
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
catharsis	n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
bittersweet	adj: having a mixture of both positive and negative emotions or experiences; simultaneously pleasant and painful
poignancy	n: a quality or state of being emotionally moving, especially in a way that makes you feel sad; evoking a sense of sadness, sorrow, or sympathy
pathos	n: quality in a work of art, literature, or drama that evokes feelings of sadness, pity, or deep emotion, often related to human suffering or adversity that is presented in a sympathetic or poignant manner
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
impermanent	adj: not lasting or enduring; temporary, transitory, or fleeting
transient	adj: lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring
lingering	adj: continuing for a long time; persistent; remaining in a place or situation for longer than is usual or necessary; unwilling to leave
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
brevity	n: the quality of using only a few words or lasting only a short time
whisk	v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
fragility	n: the quality of being easily broken, damaged, or destroyed; the state of being delicate or vulnerable
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
chap	n: a crack in the skin, especially on the lips or hands, caused by dryness or cold weather; a man or boy; (verb) to crack, split, or roughen the skin, especially as a result of exposure to cold weather or wind
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
songwriter	n: a person who writes songs, particularly lyrics, and music for popular music or other genres
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
kinship	n: the state or fact of being related to someone
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
exemplify	v: to serve as a typical example of something
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
sweetheart	n: an affectionate term for a person, often a romantic partner, who is loved or cherished
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
faithful	adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance