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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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| native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
| cacao | n: a small tropical tree that produces cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate; the dried seeds of this tree used in the production of chocolate | |
| chili | n: a small hot-tasting fruit of a type of pepper plant used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders; a spicy stew made from ground beef and beans, typically seasoned with chili peppers | |
| relax | v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer | |
| cocoa | n: a powder made from roasted cacao beans used to flavor sweets and drinks; the dried and fermented seeds from which the powder is made | |
| invigorate | v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh | |
| concoction | n: the mixture, often a complicated one; a preparation made by combining various ingredients | |
| froth | n: a mass of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid caused by agitation or fermentation; a light, airy, or frothy substance; foam or lather | |
| foam | n: a mass of small air bubbles formed on the surface of a liquid; a substance that forms a lather when mixed with water | |
| heavenly | adj: of or relating to heaven, the sky, or the divine; delightful, divine, or exquisite in nature or quality | |
| serpent | n: a large snake | |
| currency | n: a system of money in general use in a particular country | |
| royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
| feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
| reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
| ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
| transatlantic | adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America | |
| encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
| lieutenant | n: a deputy or subordinate officer; a military officer ranking below a captain; a naval rank or officer | |
| jug | n: a container with a handle and spout used for pouring liquids, typically made of ceramics, glass, or metal; (verb) to cook something slowly in a covered container | |
| colonist | n: a person who lives in or is sent to establish a colony (= a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful entity) a new country or area | |
| salacious | adj: characterized by or describing inappropriate, often sexually suggestive content or behavior; excessively erotic or lustful in nature | |
| reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
| aphrodisiac | n: a substance that is believed to enhance sexual desire or performance | |
| suitable | adj: fit or appropriate; proper; adapted | |
| medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
| ailment | n: a slight but often persistent illness | |
| upset | adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry | |
| stomach | n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach | |
| vanilla | n: a tropical climbing orchid of the genus Vanilla, particularly vanilla planifolia native to Mexico and Central America; a flavor derived from the vanilla bean, often used as a sweetening agent or condiment in desserts and beverages | |
| span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
| aristocratic | adj: relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy (= the most powerful class of society); noble or aristocratic in manner or appearance | |
| dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
| fashionable | adj: popular at a particular time | |
| consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
| involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
| slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
| labor | n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal | |
| introduction | n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market | |
| invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
| separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
| powder | n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles | |
| recombine | v: to combine or put together again or differently; to cause genetic recombination (= the process by which genetic material is broken and joined to other genetic material) | |
| solid | adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality | |
| peter | v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end | |
| elite | adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society | |
| luxury | n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things | |
| massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
| cultivation | n: the process of preparing and using land for growing crops or plants, often involving tilling, fertilizing, and irrigating the soil; the act of fostering or developing something, such as a skill, talent, or idea | |
| equator | n: an line of latitude that separates Earth’s northern and southern hemispheres and has a radius of around 40,075 kilometers (24,901 miles) | |
| shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
| industrious | adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort | |
| horrific | adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying | |
| abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
| estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
| complexity | n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand | |
| persist | v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable | |
| nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
| indenture | n: a legal agreement between two parties, typically a contract of apprenticeship or a deed of conveyance, that is written in duplicate or triplicate and separated by indentations to prevent fraud or alteration and is often used to bind a person to a specific job or service | |
| modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
| colonial | adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony | |
| association | n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship | |
| combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
| 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 | |
| retain | v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something | |
| decadent | adj: characterized by or showing a state of moral or cultural decline | |
| forbidden | adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws | |
| fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
| cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
| originate | v: to come into existence in a particular place or situation; to start something in a specific place | |
| wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material |
