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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
gruel	n: a thin, often watery, and bland porridge-like food made by boiling cereal grains or breadcrumbs in water or milk; a simple and unappetizing dish
spinster	n: an unmarried woman, especially an older woman who is considered past the age of marrying
tattered	adj: worn, torn, or ragged in appearance or condition, usually as a result of long use or hard wear; frayed or falling apart
miser	n: a person who hoards wealth and lives frugally
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
adjective	n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
brim	n: the top edge of a cup, bowl, or other containers; a circular projecting edge at the bottom of a hat
anticipation	n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now
brood	v: to think much and deeply about something that makes one annoyed, anxious, or angry; (noun) a group of young birds or other animals all produced at one hatching or birth
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
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
serial	adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
cliff-hanger	n: a situation or ending in a story, movie, or TV show that is characterized by intense suspense or uncertainty, usually leaving the audience eager to find out the resolution or outcome in the next installment or episode
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
satiric	adj: relating to or characterized by satire, which is the use of irony, sarcasm, or ridicule to expose or criticize human foolishness, vices, or shortcomings
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
downtrodden	adj: oppressed or treated unfairly, often by those in power or authority; subjected to harsh or abusive treatment; (noun) individuals or groups that are oppressed, mistreated, or subjected to cruel or unjust treatment
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
grovel	v: to act in a subservient or submissive manner, often excessively, to gain favor, forgiveness, or advantage; to humble oneself before someone in a demeaning or obsequious way
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
backdrop	n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
sordid	adj: involving immoral or unethical actions; dirty or unpleasant; morally corrupt or depraved
debtor	n: a person or entity that owes money or is in debt to another party; someone who is obligated to fulfill a financial obligation
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
titular	adj: holding or bearing a particular title or designation, often without having the full authority or functional responsibilities that normally accompany the position; pertaining to or existing in name only
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
orphanage	n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead)
slum	n: a heavily populated urban area characterized by poor, run-down housing and infrastructure, often associated with poverty and social neglect
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
schoolmaster	n: a male teacher, especially one who teaches in a school; a person who is seen as an authority in a particular field
scam	n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud
unwanted	adj: not wanted or desired
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
bumble	v: to move or act clumsily or awkwardly; to speak or behave in an inept or confused manner
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
ensnare	v: to entrap or catch in a snare or trap; to capture or trap someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
underworld	n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies
frequent	adj: happening constantly
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
incubator	n: an apparatus in which conditions are controlled for hatching eggs, growing cells, or keeping people or animals warm; a place, especially with support staff and equipment, offered at a low cost to new small businesses
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
enigma	n: a puzzling or mysterious person, place, or thing; something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a riddle or mysterious puzzle that requires a solution
pluck	v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
obscurity	n: the state of being hard to see or understand; lack of clarity or distinction
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
benefactor	n: a person or organization who provides help, support, or financial assistance to others or a cause, often without expecting anything in return
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
constantly	adv: all the time
destabilize	v: to cause something to become less stable or secure
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
homage	n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute
sparkle	v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy
panoramic	adj: relating to an unobstructed and wide view of an extensive area; all-encompassing
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
squalid	adj: dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of neglect or poverty
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
pierce	v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument