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Word	Meaning	Advanced
growl	v: to make a low, guttural sound, usually similar to that of an animal, expressing anger, agitation, or disapproval
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
cassette	n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
emancipate	v: to set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
ethnomusicology	n: the study of the music of different cultures or regions, especially as it relates to the cultural and social context in which it is created and performed
tween	n: a term used to describe a child who is between the ages of 9 and 12, typically in the period of transition from childhood to adolescence
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
mute	adj: silent; not speaking or unable to speak; not expressed or articulated
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
booty	n: valuable or stolen goods, especially that taken in war or other conflicts; a person’s bottom
entice	v: to attract or lure someone with something desirable or tempting
ventriloquist	n: a performer who entertains by making their voice appear to come from somewhere else, often through the use of a dummy or puppet
groom	v: to clean, brush, and care for the fur or feathers of an animal; to prepare oneself or someone else for a special event or occasion; to make something neat
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
predominate	v: to be the most powerful, important, or frequent; to be more common or prevalent than others
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
mansplaining	n: a term used to describe the action of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending or patronizing manner, often assuming that the woman is less knowledgeable or less intelligent
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
rhyme	n: a word or phrase that has the same last sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songwriting
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
contraction	n: the act or process of becoming smaller or shorter in size, volume, or amount
jig	n: a lively dance with a fast tempo and typically involving hopping movements; a device or tool used for guiding or directing a cutting or drilling tool
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
twerk	v: to dance in a sexually suggestive manner, often involving rhythmic movements of the buttocks; (noun) a type of dance characterized by rapid and rhythmic movements of the hips and buttocks in a low squatting stance
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
indie	adj: (short for independent) relating to a style or genre of music, film, or literature that is produced without the backing or support of a major commercial company, often associated with a DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos or subculture
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
intimacy	n: close familiarity or friendship; a close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
soothe	v: to calm or comfort someone or something; to make something less painful or uncomfortable
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
patriarchy	n: a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of a property
blackness	n: the quality or condition of being black or dark; an absence of light; a state or condition of darkness, bleakness, or depression; the fact of being part of a group of individuals with dark skin who originate from or whose ancestors originated from Africa
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;