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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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atrium | n: a central or main hall or open space in a building, typically with a skylight or large window, often serving as a gathering area or focal point; (of anatomy) a chamber or cavity within the heart or inner ear | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
ancestry | n: the family or the ethnic descent that you come from | |
tripartite | adj: consisting of three parts or elements | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
stepfather | n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father | |
woo | v: to seek the affection or favor of someone; to court or pursue someone romantically or with flattery | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
barber | n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered | |
prostitute | n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
sturdy | adj: physically strong and not easily damaged | |
applaud | v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands | |
rhetoric | n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form | |
hiss | v: to make a sound similar to a sharp exhalation or steam escaping under pressure, often expressing disapproval, anger, or fear; to produce a sound that is shrill and prolonged, often resembling the hissing of a snake; (noun) a sound or noise made by a person or animal, characterized by a sharp, prolonged “s” sound | |
opponent | n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc. | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
loom | v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way | |
spinning | n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn | |
wool | n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items | |
weave | v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
garment | n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt | |
elliptical | adj: having the shape of an oval (= a closed plane curve); using a word or expression that is ambiguous or vague, especially to mislead or avoid committing oneself | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
fad | n: an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for a particular style, activity, or interest that appears suddenly and achieves widespread but short-lived popularity; a craze | |
Senate | n: a legislative body, especially the upper house of a parliament | |
portico | n: a covered entranceway or porch, usually with columns or pillars supporting a roof; a structure attached to the entrance of a building, providing shelter or a ceremonial space | |
sculpture | n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay | |
pathway | n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something | |
betroth | v: to engage or promise to marry someone; to become formally engaged or betrothed | |
darling | n: a term of endearment or affectionate term for someone you love or hold dear | |
insignia | n: a badge, emblem, or symbol that represents a particular organization, office, or rank; a distinguishing mark or badge that indicates membership or affiliation with a particular group or organization | |
betrothal | n: the act of engaging or promising to marry; a formal engagement or promise to marry, usually involving a formal agreement between the families of the betrothed individuals | |
engagement | n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time | |
jewel | n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry | |
necklace | n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached | |
pendant | n: a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain or necklace; a decorative or symbolic object that hangs from a necklace or chain; a decorative hanging light fixture | |
myrtle | n: a small evergreen shrub or tree with glossy leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers; the aromatic oil derived from the leaves of this plant often used in perfumes and as a flavoring agent | |
crown | n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones | |
bling | n: a slang term that refers to flashy, showy, or ostentatious jewelry, often characterized by its high cost or precious materials | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
deck | n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure | |
dedicate | v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use | |
burl | n: a type of growth on a tree that develops into a rounded, knotty lump and is often prized for its unique and attractive pattern, used in woodworking and decorative arts | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
chaperon | n: a person, typically an older woman, who accompanies and supervises a younger woman or a group of young people in social situations to ensure proper behavior; (verb) to accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, on a social occasion to ensure their safety and proper behavior | |
traverse | v: to cross or move through a land or water area | |
colosseum | n: (also “coliseum”) a large amphitheater (= an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports) in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80 | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
eel | n: a type of elongated, snake-like fish that lives in freshwater or saltwater and has a slimy, scaleless body and no pelvic fins | |
pond | n: a small, shallow lake | |
tame | v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training | |
temper | n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object | |
ascend | v: to go or move upward; to become king or queen; to inherit something, such as a power | |
enclose | v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include | |
graffiti | n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
gladiator | n: a person who fought in ancient Rome’s public contests, typically armed with weapons and wearing armor to entertain audiences | |
permit | v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization | |
rear | adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult | |
spectator | n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it | |
gore | v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound | |
decent | adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense | |
vest | n: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority | |
virgin | n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
smashing | adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed | |
await | v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
whip | v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc. | |
undertake | v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
gatekeeper | n: a person, organization, or system that controls or monitors access to something, often a website, database, or institution; a person or group that controls or regulates access to information, especially for a particular perspective or interest | |
hush | v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential | |
anxious | adj: worried and nervous | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
veteran | n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
descendant | n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
farewell | n: the act of departing politely; an expression of a wish or well-being at parting | |
escort | n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination | |
bodyguard | n: a person or group of people employed to protect someone, typically a public figure or a person of importance, from harm or attack | |
vengeance | n: the act of punishing or harming someone in return for something harmful that they have done | |
maintain | v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
upstairs | adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building |