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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
discretion | n: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
icy | adj: covered with ice or frost; very cold; lacking warmth or friendliness | |
excite | v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager | |
farewell | n: the act of departing politely; an expression of a wish or well-being at parting | |
hike | n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost | |
grasp | v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly | |
melodic | adj: having a pleasant or harmonious sound, especially in relation to music | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
homesick | adj: feeling sad or nostalgic for one’s home, family, or familiar surroundings, especially when away from them for a significant length of time | |
chemistry | n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | |
sedative | n: a drug or medication that has a calming or sleep-inducing effect on the body and mind; something that soothes or pacifies | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
downtown | adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city | |
bud | n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
confirmation | n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite | |
newfound | adj: newly discovered or acquired | |
rum | n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane or molasses, often aged and typically with a sweet, rich, or spicy flavor | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
conscious | adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you | |
spasm | n: a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, causing a range of sensations from mild discomfort to severe pain; a sudden outburst or brief episode of intense emotion or activity | |
convulse | v: to experience a sudden and violent contraction of the muscles, often caused by pain, illness, or emotional distress, or to make someone or something do this | |
vomit | v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth | |
ambulance | n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities | |
knight | n: a mounted soldier in the past, typically one of noble birth trained to fight in armor; (today in Great Britain) a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit | |
fairy | n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
gratitude | n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
proceed | v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
sever | v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly | |
sane | adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
limp | adj: having no strength or energy; walking with difficulty because of pain, injury, or disability in one’s leg or foot | |
incident | n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens | |
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 | |
lunatic | n: a person who is considered mentally ill, especially one who is extremely irrational or unpredictable; a crazy or foolish person | |
seedy | adj: run-down, shabby, or in a state of disrepair; disreputable, sleazy, or sordid; lacking moral or ethical standards; describing a fruit that has many seeds | |
alley | n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
pointless | adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
alcohol | n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc. | |
guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
vague | adj: not clearly expressed or understood | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
stifle | v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
crucify | v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die | |
refusal | n: the act of showing or saying that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
acknowledgment | n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something | |
forbidden | adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
refute | v: to say or prove that something is wrong or false | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
trauma | n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience | |
repudiate | v: to reject or disown something or someone | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
disavow | v: to deny any responsibility, connection, or knowledge of something; to reject or repudiate something as being false, untrue, or unauthorized | |
convincing | adj: able to make someone believe that something is true | |
spine | n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column | |
guilt | n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong | |
remainder | n: the part of something that is left over when the rest has been used or taken | |
stab | v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife | |
heavy-hearted | adj: feeling or expressing great sadness, grief, or melancholy; burdened or weighed down emotionally | |
immeasurable | adj: too great to be measured or calculated; vast or incalculable in extent or degree; impossible to quantify or express in numerical terms | |
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 | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
torment | n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
substance | n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
scrupulous | adj: characterized by careful attention to detail, conscientiousness, and moral integrity; marked by a commitment to ethical behavior and fairness | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
surf | v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner | |
outdo | v: to do better than someone; to surpass | |
recreation | n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
nurture | v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing | |
upbringing | n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
genuine | adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
breakdown | n: a failure or collapse of a system or organization | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
isolate | v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things | |
consume | v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount | |
misplace | v: to put something in the wrong place or lose it temporarily | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
waitress | n: a woman who serves food and drinks in a restaurant or cafe | |
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 | |
jot | v: to write quickly or briefly | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
fidget | v: to make small, restless movements; to be unable to sit still | |
stream | n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc. | |
pivotal | adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something | |
forgiveness | n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
deserve | v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
confession | n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal | |
disarm | v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
imprison | v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement | |
correspondence | n: the letters, emails, etc., especially official or business ones; the quality or state of being the same in amount, number, status | |
relieve | v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
wholehearted | adj: sincere, genuine, and enthusiastic; with complete devotion or commitment | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
dissect | v: to cut into pieces to study the structure of something in detail | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
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 | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
closure | n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
dire | adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
cape | n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
reconciliation | n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond | |
nowhere | adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere | |
rapprochement | n: the reestablishment or improvement of friendly and cooperative relations between two parties, especially after a period of hostility or disagreement | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
magnify | v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
exposure | n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret | |
vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
fathom | v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water | |
seismic | adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration | |
soar | v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease | |
clarity | n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
liberate | v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression | |
laughter | n: the act or sound of laughing | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
filter | n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
revenge | n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
bounce | v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
vodka | n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes, typically with high alcohol content and little or no added flavoring | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
victorious | adj: being the winner in a game, competition, election, war, etc. | |
triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
feverish | adj: having or showing symptoms of a high temperature, such as sweating and shivering; characterized by or showing strong feelings of excitement or energy | |
perpetrator | n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception | |
survivor | n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died | |
inevitably | adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented | |
accompany | v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
label | n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
humanize | v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans | |
connote | v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning | |
deem | v: to consider or decide something in a particular way | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
dishonor | n: the lack of honor or respect; a feeling of shame or disgrace | |
likewise | adv: in the same way | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
monster | n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful | |
inhuman | adj: lacking human qualities, such as compassion, kindness, or understanding; cruel, brutal, or without regard for others’ suffering or dignity | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
primarily | adv: mainly | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
equitable | adj: fair and impartial; treating everyone fairly | |
occasion | n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done | |
intrinsic | adj: belonging naturally; essential | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
culpable | adj: deserving blame or censure; responsible for an offense, mistake, or wrongdoing | |
paradox | n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange; | |
buckle | v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
certificate | n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true | |
possess | v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc. | |
entirety | n: the state of being complete or whole; the total extent or scope of something | |
constitute | v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something | |
abate | v: to lessen, reduce, or diminish in intensity or severity; to decline or wane in amount or strength over time | |
indulgent | adj: given to yielding to the desires or whims of oneself or others, especially by being generous or lavish | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
starve | v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance | |
oxygen | n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
shocking | adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
transfer | v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another | |
attribute | v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses; | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
retreat | n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
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 | |
handle | v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion | |
traumatic | adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury | |
testament | n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
ostracize | v: to exclude someone from a group or society by general consent; to avoid speaking to or dealing with intentionally | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
relay | v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc. | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
exclusive | adj: not divided or shared with others | |
perpetrate | v: to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception; to be responsible for the creation or continuation of a negative situation | |
sorely | adv: to a great extent; greatly or severely; in a way that causes pain, distress, or hardship | |
underrepresented | adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized | |
alleviate | v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something |