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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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violin | n: a four-stringed wooden musical instrument held against the neck and played by passing a bow across the strings | |
throwback | n: a person or thing that is reminiscent of a past era or an earlier time; a retro or nostalgic item or concept | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
idol | n: an image or representation of a god or goddess, or a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
concert | n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
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 | |
overextend | v: to put too much effort, energy, or money into something, pushing oneself beyond one’s limits or capability; to extend beyond a reasonable or safe limit | |
permanent | adj: lasting for a long time without essential change | |
dam | n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy | |
tendon | n: a strong, fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone | |
unexpected | adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen | |
accident | n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
cognitive | adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding | |
podcast | n: a radio program made available in digital format that you can download from the Internet and play on a computer or music player | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
alter | v: to cause to change or make different | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
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 | |
perspective | n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
internal | adj: of or relating to the inside of something | |
expand | v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance | |
dread | v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen | |
curveball | n: a pitch in baseball that breaks unexpectedly; a surprising or unexpected twist or turn in a situation | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
autoimmune | adj: relating to a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks and destroys healthy body tissue, mistaking it for harmful foreign substances | |
disease | n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
frustration | n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
peanut | n: a type of legume that grows underground and is widely cultivated and consumed as a food source | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
slice | n: a flat, often thin, piece of bread, meat, cheese, etc., that has been cut from a larger piece; a wound made by cutting | |
sticky | adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid | |
drip | v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
scramble | v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you | |
sensory | adj: of or relating to the physical senses | |
garlic | n: a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb used as a seasoning in cooking | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
sizzle | v: to make a hissing or crackling sound, especially when something is cooking in a pan | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
recipe | n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
chef | n: a cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
greatly | adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
continually | adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
nickname | n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
relative | adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else | |
mistakenly | adv: in a mistaken or incorrect way; wrongly | |
lengthy | adj: tediously continuing for a long time; very long in time or size | |
confess | v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private | |
aback | adv: to be very surprised or shocked by somebody or something | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
intense | adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe | |
heartbreak | n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment | |
faulty | adj: having a defect or flaw that affects performance or operation | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
socket | n: a device in a wall into which a plug is inserted to connect electrical devices to a building’s power source; a hollow into which a structure fits | |
solver | n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem | |
instinctively | adv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training | |
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 | |
systematic | adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans: | |
bunch | n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together | |
solo | adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone | |
experimental | adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have | |
therapy | n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc. | |
remedy | n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness | |
heal | v: to make a wound or injury to become well again | |
entertain | v: to keep a group of people interested or excited; to take into consideration an idea or feeling | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
closure | n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
definitive | adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed | |
oriented | adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach | |
mindset | n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone | |
implosion | n: a sudden and extreme collapse or inward bursting, particularly of a structure or system; a rapid or explosive reduction in size, quantity, or value | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
serendipity | n: the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a fortunate accident or discovery | |
hike | n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost | |
breeze | n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing | |
summit | n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues | |
buddy | n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
grieve | v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
paralysis | n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
anchor | n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
awe-struck | adj: filled with a sense of wonder, respect, and admiration for something impressive or overwhelming | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
energize | v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
pregnant | adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus | |
crave | v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely | |
moth | n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light | |
loosen | v: to make something less tight, firm, or fixed; to free from restraint or constraint; to relax | |
grip | n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true |