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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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. | |
disguise | v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others | |
embroidery | n: the art or skill of decorating fabric with thread, yarn, or other material, often by creating designs or pictures with stitches or patterns | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
Confucian | adj: relating to the teachings and beliefs of the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his followers | |
academy | n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
determination | n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
elated | adj: extremely happy, joyful, or excited, often as a result of success or achievement | |
crossroad | n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences | |
unsure | adj: not certain or having doubts | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
rapt | adj: deeply engrossed or absorbed in something; completely attentive or absorbed | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
meticulous | adj: cautious and precise; paying great attention to detail | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
swear | v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
chin | n: the lowermost part of a person’s face, below the mouth and above the neck | |
mutter | v: to speak or say something quietly and in a low voice; to make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath | |
excel | v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
matchmake | v: to arrange or facilitate a romantic relationship or marriage between two people; to act as a matchmaker | |
disappointment | n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes | |
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 | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
dull | adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
heartbreak | n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment | |
devastate | v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage | |
abide | v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
proposal | n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one | |
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 | |
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 | |
tomb | n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried | |
procession | n: a group of people or vehicles moving in an orderly, ceremonial manner, often for a religious or official purpose | |
stormy | adj: marked by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; characterized by tumultuous or rough emotions, particularly in a relationship or situation | |
kneel | v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees | |
sacrifice | n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
clap | v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise | |
thunder | n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise | |
lightning | n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash | |
bolt | n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly | |
fracture | n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone | |
hesitation | n: the act of pausing or being slow before saying or doing something, especially because you feel uncertain or nervous | |
rescue | v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
flutter | v: to wave or flap quickly and lightly; (noun) the act of moving back and forth | |
crack | v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; |