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Word	Meaning	Advanced
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
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
dilapidated	adj: in a state of disrepair, decay, or disuse, often due to neglect or age; rundown or shabby in appearance or condition
spook	v: to frighten or scare, and often provoke into violent action; (noun) someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric; ghost
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
whoosh	n: a rushing or swishing sound, such as that made by something moving quickly through the air or by a sudden gust of wind; (verb) to move swiftly with a rushing or whooshing sound
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
open-minded	adj: willing to listen to or consider new or different ideas
cleanser	n: a product that cleans or removes dirt or other substances, especially a liquid or cream for cleaning your face
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
sage	n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb
impotent	adj: lacking power or ability to change things or to influence a situation
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
haunt	v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
monoxide	n: a compound containing one oxygen atom and one other element, such as carbon monoxide (CO) or nitrogen monoxide (NO)
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
auditory	adj: of or relating to hearing or the ability to hear
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
unexplained	adj: not able to be explained or understood, lacking explanation or justification for something unknown or mysterious
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
paranormal	adj: relating to phenomena or experiences that are beyond scientific explanation or understanding, often associated with forces or entities that are outside the realm of normal human perception or understanding, such as ghosts, psychic abilities, or supernatural occurrences
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
exorcism	n: the act of forcibly driving out an evil spirit or demon from a person or place, typically through a ritualistic ceremony or prayer
gimmick	n: a trick, device, or scheme used to attract attention or create a desired effect, often by using novelty or deception
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
possessed	adj: controlled or influenced by a strong emotion or belief
undercover	adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
podcast	n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
tricky	adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
stopgap	n: something intended for temporary use while you are looking for something more suitable
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
clairvoyant	adj: having the ability to perceive or predict events, facts, or details that are not apparent to the senses; possessing extrasensory perception
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
otherworldly	adj: supernatural, other than worldly; not of this world
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
jiggle	v: to move or shake with small quick movements, often in a slightly playful or teasing way
sketchy	adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
afterlife	n: life after death, as believed in many cultures and religious traditions
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
awe-inspiring	adj: making you feel great respect or admiration through being impressive or formidable