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Word	Meaning	Advanced
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
participate	v: to take part in something
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
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
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
circuit	n: (in electrical engineering) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow; a journey or route around a particular place or area
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
entomb	v: to place or bury a person or object in a tomb or grave; to trap or enclose someone or something within a confined space
silent	adj: without any or little sound
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
chrysalis	n: the pupa or the hardened protective case that encloses and shelters a transforming insect, such as a butterfly or moth, during its metamorphosis from larva to adult
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
blunt	adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
fog	n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
constrict	v: to make something narrow or tight, often restricting movement or flow; to become narrow or tighter
stifle	v: to suppress or restrain something, particularly a feeling, emotion, or action; to suffocate or prevent proper breathing or ventilation
muted	adj: having a subdued or softened sound, color, or tone; restrained or understated in expression or style
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
rerun	n: the act of repeating or replaying a previously aired episode of a television show or a past event or performance; (verb) to broadcast or play again an item, especially a television or radio program; to run a race or other sporting event again
jolly	adj: happy and lively
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
defenseless	adj: without protection or defense, vulnerable
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
disbelief	n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
worthless	adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
caretaker	n: a person employed to take care of a large building such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.; a person employed to look after a house or land while the owner is away
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
grieve	v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
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
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
fleeting	adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
monotony	n: a situation in which something unchanging and boring
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
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
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
gigantic	adj: extremely large
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
vacant	adj: not occupied or in use; empty; showing no indication of thought or life, lacking expression or animation
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
dismissal	n: the act of discharging or removing someone from their position or job; an official notice of termination; the act of disregarding or rejecting someone or something
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
aroma	n: a distinctive, usually pleasant smell, often of a specific food, plant, or object
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
exhilarating	adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
photocopy	n: a duplicate of a document or image made by a process involving the use of light and photosensitive material; a copy made by a photocopier
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
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
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
disregard	v: to pay no attention to or to ignore someone or something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
compute	v: to make a mathematical calculation
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
comprehend	v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
preconceived	adj: (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand, especially without evidence for its truth or usefulness
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
inanimate	adj: not having life or spirit; not animate
mindless	adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed
phantom	n: a ghost or a spirit of a dead person; something existing only in your imagination or perception
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
nonverbal	adj: not involving or using spoken or written language; communicated through body language, facial expression, or other means besides language
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness