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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nominee	n: a person who is proposed as a candidate or contender for a position, award, or honor
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
grin	v: to smile broadly
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
catch-up	v: to try to make progress by working harder or faster, especially to make up for lost time or a disadvantage
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
uptown	adv: in or towards the upper or more affluent part of a city or town; characterized by or associated with wealth, luxury, or sophistication
whatnot	n: unspecified or unimportant objects, things, or details; miscellaneous items or things; a small, open shelving unit or stand used for displaying various objects or curios
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
workation	n: (a blend of “work” and “vacation”) a working vacation where the person combines work and leisure activities while away from their regular work environment
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
debut	n: the first public performance of an artist or actor
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
impromptu	adv: done or said on the spur of the moment, without planning or preparation; unscripted, unrehearsed
burgess	n: an official in a city or town who has various administrative and legal functions, such as maintaining order, regulating trade, or collecting taxes; a citizen of a borough or a town with a certain level of political and legal privileges
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
rehearsal	n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
preview	n: an early look or showing of a movie, book, or other creative work before its official release or presentation; a brief overview or introduction of something
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
granny	n: a grandmother; an older adult, especially one who is seen as conservative or cautious, often used as a term of affection or familiarity
drench	v: to completely soak or saturate with liquid, typically with the intent of making something thoroughly wet
bask	v: to expose oneself to warmth, sunlight, or enjoyment with a pleasant feeling of relaxation and contentment
familial	adj: of or relating to a family or families; having the qualities of a family
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
smack	v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
hue	n: the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
cylinder	n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
hazmat	n: abbreviation of Hazardous Material, referring to substances that pose a risk to human health and the environment
aquamarine	n: a blue-green or greenish-blue variety of beryl, often used as a precious gemstone
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
hamster	n: a small, furry rodent commonly kept as a pet; often used in research laboratories due to their small size and ease of handling
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
reprieve	v: to temporarily halt or cancel a punishment, especially death or other severe penalties; to provide temporary relief or break from something unpleasant or stressful; (noun) a temporary postponement or relief from something difficult or unpleasant, such as a punishment, a duty, or a difficult situation
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
daze	n: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; (verb) to confuse or stun someone with a sudden intense light or loud noise
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
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
revamp	v: to give something a new and improved form or appearance; to renovate or modernize
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
splatter	v: to scatter or spray liquid, mud, or a similar substance in small droplets or flecks; to stain or cover with such droplets or specks
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
sprain	v: to injure a joint in your body by a sudden wrenching of it
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
closure	n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently
breakup	n: the end of a relationship between persons or nations; the separation of something into several pieces or sections
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
fuss	n: a state of agitation or excitement; an angry disturbance
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily