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WordMeaningAdvanced
belongv: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
functionn: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
handlev: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
nationn: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
intriguev: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
absolutelyadv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
pricelessadj: extremely valuable or important
referv: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
twangv: to produce a sharp, ringing sound, usually by striking, plucking, or vibrating a stringed instrument or vocal cords; to speak or utter in a nasal, high-pitched voice
nativeadj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
tonguen: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
locatev: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
virtuen: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
ruraladj: of or relating to the countryside
shinyadj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
visagen: the face or facial expression of a person
fablen: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
invitev: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
transgenderadj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
gendern: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
neutraladj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
approximateadj: nearly accurate or correct, but not completely so
associationn: 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
shamn: 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
superstarn: a very famous and successful performer or athlete
fashionn: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
qualifyv: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
mainstreamn: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
whitewashn: a substance made of lime and water used to cover walls or fences; a deliberate attempt to conceal or gloss over unpleasant or controversial facts or events
digestv: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
degreen: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
frolicv: to play and move around happily and energetically
incidentaladj: happening or likely to happen in the course of events, without being planned or intended; minor or peripheral
railwayn: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
settlementn: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
gridn: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
cladadj: dressed or covered in a particular way; provided or protected with a particular material or substance
kneelv: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
waxn: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
polishn: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
shinn: the front part of the leg below the knee
duskn: the period of the day just before nightfall when the light begins to fade; the darker part of twilight
supv: to eat or have a meal, typically used in informal or colloquial speech; (noun) a small drink of something
paraffinn: a waxy substance derived from petroleum or coal, often used in candles, wax coatings, or as a moisturizing treatment for the skin
hide-and-seekn: a popular children’s game in which one player closes their eyes for a brief period of time while the other players hide
centipeden: a long, many-legged arthropod of a group of species that are mostly nocturnal predators and typically feed on insects
owln: a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, and typically a loud hooting call
translatev: to convert or change words into another language
transitionn: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
decidev: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
indigenizev: to make something indigenous or native to a particular place or culture; to adapt or modify something to suit a particular cultural context or environment
stripv: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
villagern: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
erasev: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
strugglev: 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
caftann: (also “kaftan”) a loose-fitting, long, and flowing garment, typically made of lightweight fabric with wide sleeves, worn by both men and women, often associated with Middle Eastern or North African traditional dress
ridiculen: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
defendv: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
defaultv: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
shrugv: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested
wealthn: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
priden: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
traipsev: to walk or move casually or without urgency; to wander aimlessly or leisurely; to go on foot with little purpose or direction
reflectionn: the act of thinking deeply about something, or the ability to think deeply; the image of something that is seen in a mirror or other reflective surface
contortv: to (cause something to) twist and press out of its natural or normal shape
romanticadj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
denyv: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
exoticadj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing
brandn: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
cattlen: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
chopv: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
firewoodn: wood used as fuel for fires, particularly for heating, cooking, or other purposes
cousinn: the child of your aunt or uncle
accustomedadj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
rooftopn: the upper surface or cover of a building’s roof, often used for recreational or other purposes
shindign: an informal social gathering or party, often characterized by lively dancing, music, and entertainment
loungen: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
etchv: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern
donkeyn: a domesticated mammal related to the horse, similar in appearance but with longer ears and a shorter mane; a foolish or stupid person
blanketn: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
branchn: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
indelibleadj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot