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Word	Meaning	Advanced
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
knit	v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
strained	adj: tight, tense, or stretched; under pressure or stress; characterized by a lack of ease or naturalness
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
stonewall	v: to refuse to answer questions or provide information; to delay discussion or decision
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
inn	n: a small hotel or lodging establishment typically located in a rural area, often serving food and drink as well as lodging
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
pique	n: a feeling of irritation or resentment, often caused by a perceived slight or insult; (verb) to cause to feel resentment or indignation
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
shirk	v: to avoid or neglect one’s responsibilities or duties; to evade or dodge something that one is expected or required to do
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
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
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
straighten	v: to make something straight or orderly; to adjust or fix something crooked, bent, or misaligned
flop	v: to fall or lie down heavily and clumsily; (noun) a complete failure
bower	n: a shaded, leafy shelter or recess, often made of interwoven branches; a pleasant, secluded, and sheltered place
cubicle	n: a small, partitioned area or booth intended for working or studying, often in an office or educational setting
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
silent	adj: without any or little sound
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
clarion	n: a loud, clear, and ringing sound, often used to signal an alarm, warning, or call to action; a type of medieval trumpet
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
grandkid	n: the grandchildren of a particular person
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
booth	n: a small enclosed space, especially one with a counter or desk, used for selling tickets, goods, or services
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
venomous	adj: extremely poisonous or injurious; containing or producing venom; marked by deep ill will
constrict	v: to make something narrow or tight, often restricting movement or flow; to become narrow or tighter
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
colic	n: a condition typically occurring in infants, characterized by severe and often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal or digestive disturbances
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
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.;
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
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
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
decency	n: behavior that is appropriate or suitable in a given context, especially in terms of social norms and moral standards
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
hire	v: to give somebody a job
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
downstairs	adv: on or to a lower or ground floor of a building
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
penitentiary	n: a prison for people convicted of serious crimes; a place for long-term confinement and punishment for convicted criminals
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
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
tiptoe	n: a way of walking quietly and cautiously, with the weight balanced mainly on the balls of the feet and the heels lifted off the ground; a type of shoe or slipper that has a thin sole and is designed for quiet walking; (verb) to walk quietly and carefully, balancing on the tips of one’s toes or the balls of one’s feet
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
participate	v: to take part in something
hospice	n: a specialized care facility or service for terminally ill patients intended to provide comfort and support in the final stages of life; any program, organization, or approach focused on end-of-life care and support
closure	n: the situation that a company, organization, etc. has ceased operations permanently
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
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
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
thanksgiving	n: an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, typically observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. and on the second Monday in October in Canada, that commemorates the giving of thanks for the blessings of the previous year
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
towering	adj: very tall or high, often to an impressive or intimidating degree; powerful or dominant in influence or stature
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
fleeting	adj: brief or temporary, lasting only a short time
inconsequential	adj: of little or no importance or significance; trivial or negligible
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure