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Word	Meaning	Advanced
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
pants	n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
scarf	n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons
weirdo	n: a person who looks strange and behaves strangely
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
meantime	n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else
consecutive	adj: following in a sequence or order without interruption or break; occurring one after another
underwear	n: (also “undies”) clothes worn next to the skin under outer clothes
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
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
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
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
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
duffel	n: a large cylindrical bag, usually made of cloth or canvas, used for carrying personal belongings, especially during travel or sports activities
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
matter-of-factly	adv: in a manner that is straightforward, without emotion or enthusiasm, simply stating facts or information without speculation or elaboration
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
videotape	n: a type of magnetic tape used for recording and storing video images and sound; a recording made on such tape
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
prank	n: a playful or mischievous trick, practical joke, or act of mischief performed with the intention of amusing or surprising others
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
participate	v: to take part in something
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
brigade	n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
amass	v: to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something over time; to collect or assemble for future use or reference
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
backlit	adj: with light shining from behind; (noun) light from behind
efflorescent	adj: relating to the process of flowering or blooming; characterized by the formation of a powdery or crystalline deposit on the surface of a material due to the evaporation of water or other solvents
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
facade	n: the face or front of a building, especially a large one; superficial or false appearance intended to conceal something unpleasant
authorize	v: to give official permission or approval for something to happen; to empower or give authority to someone or something
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
soloist	n: a person who performs a solo, especially a solo musician or singer
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
polo	n: a sport played on horseback in which two teams try to hit a ball through a goal using long-handled mallets
khaki	n: a light brownish-yellow color, often associated with military or safari-style clothing made from a durable, dust-resistant fabric of the same name
immediately	adv: now or without delay
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
pretended	adj: feigned or not genuine; assumed or simulated
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
escalator	n: a moving staircase or conveyor device that carries people between floors or levels of a building or structure
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
leisure	n: the freedom provided by the absence of pressures or responsibilities
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
buster	n: a person or thing that breaks or causes something to be broken
silent	adj: without any or little sound
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
spontaneous	adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen
attire	n: clothing, especially for a particular occasion or purpose
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident