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Word	Meaning	Advanced
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
virtually	adv: almost completely
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
brilliantly	adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
mansion	n: a very large and imposing house
nouveau	adj: new, something new or newly arrived, especially a new fashion or trend
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
opulent	adj: rich and luxurious; characterized by an abundance of wealth and expensive materials
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
soirée	n: an evening party or reception, typically in a private house
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
reassurance	n: the act of giving advice or help to make someone feel less worried; the act of giving someone confidence
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
facade	n: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant
epitome	n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type
self-made	adj: having succeeded in life unaided; having become wealthy or successful through one’s efforts
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
dishonest	adj: capable of being corrupted, not honest
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
daisy	n: a wildflower that typically has a yellow disc at the center of a white or pink-and-white flowerhead
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;
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
entirely	adv: completely
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
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
lovesick	adj: feeling sad, lonely, or depressed because one is not in a romantic relationship or because one’s significant other is not with them
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
scant	adj: barely sufficient or adequate; lacking in quantity or amount
meticulously	adv: with great attention to detail; thoroughly and carefully
scarcely	adv: hardly or almost not; only just
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
decadence	n: a state of moral or cultural decline or decay; a period of decline or decay; a period of great moral or cultural decline
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
poetic	adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way
quintessence	n: the perfect example of a quality or class
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
unforgettable	adj: impossible to forget
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
telegram	n: a message sent by telegraph (= a method of long-distance transmission of messages by electrical or radio signals), typically consisting of a few words and sent at a reduced rate for urgent or brief communications
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
tumult	n: a state of great confusion, commotion, or disturbance; a loud, confused noise, as of people shouting
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
alcoholism	n: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol and repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages
tycoon	n: a wealthy and powerful business leader or industrialist
mogul	n: a powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry