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Word	Meaning	Advanced
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
semester	n: one of the periods that the school or university divided into, especially in the US and Australia; a half-year term
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
proclivity	n: a natural tendency or inclination towards a particular behavior, activity, or worldview; a predisposition or liking for something
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
frequent	adj: happening constantly
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
Broadway	n: a famous street in New York City, specifically in the borough of Manhattan, renowned for its theaters and musical productions; the commercial theater district and the theater industry in general
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
sociology	n: the scientific study of human social behavior, including the way in which people interact with one another, the organizations and institutions they create, and the societies they form
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
percussion	n: the section of an orchestra or band that plays instruments such as drums, cymbals, and tambourines; the action of striking something to produce a sound
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
optimal	adj: the best; most likely to be successful or advantageous
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
perseverance	n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
head-on	adj: occurring or done directly, without any intermediaries or avoidance; confronting or facing something directly, without any evasion or compromise
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
gossip	n: conversation or discussion about other people’s personal affairs, often of a trivial or idle nature involving sharing rumors, hearsay, or speculation about the lives of others
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
definitive	adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed
oatmeal	n: a type of cereal made from oats that have been ground or steel-cut
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
tapioca	n: a starchy substance derived from the cassava plant, typically used in cooking and baking as a thickening agent or as the base for puddings or desserts
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
coil	v: to wind something in a spiral or helical shape; to create a coil or coil-like shape; to group or organize something closely together in a circular or spiral pattern
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
slippery	adj: difficult to hold firmly or stand on because it is wet or smooth; not to be trusted
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
ooze	v: to flow or seep out slowly, often in a thick, viscous manner; to exude or emit slowly and steadily
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
participate	v: to take part in something
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
refinement	n: the process of making something better or more sophisticated or of improving something by making it more accurate or precise
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
harmonious	adj: characterized by harmony or agreement; free from conflict or disagreement; pleasing or soothing in sound or tone
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite