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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
retrospective	adj: looking back on or dealing with past events or situations, particularly those that are considered important or influential; an exhibition or showing of a particular artist’s work, covering an extended period of time
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
varsity	n: a team representing a college or university in sports, typically composed of the best players
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
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
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
cone	n: a geometric shape that tapers to a point at one end and has a circular base at the other end
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
fletch	v: to attach feathers to an arrow or a dart to stabilize its flight; to decorate or embellish with feathers
turf	n: a layer of grass and soil covering a particular area of land, especially used as a playing surface in sports or as a lawn
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
matchstick	n: a small, thin stick made of wood or cardboard, typically coated with a combustible substance on one end, used for lighting fires or as a component of a match
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
tenacity	n: the quality or state of being persistent and determined in the face of difficulties; the quality or property of holding together firmly, tending to adhere or cling
vocational	adj: of or relating to an occupation or employment; providing or undergoing training in special skills that prepare you for a particular job
exactitude	n: the quality of being precise and accurate, with attention to the finest details; correctness or exactness
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
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
excellence	n: the quality of being extremely good
obscurity	n: the state of being hard to see or understand; lack of clarity or distinction
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
riddle	n: a type of question that describes something in a difficult and confusing way, and that has a surprising answer, often asked as a game
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
completion	n: the act or process of finishing something that you are doing or making; the state of being finished
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
manuscript	n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
onward	adj: moving or continuing forward; progressing
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
implore	v: to beg earnestly or desperately; to plead urgently for assistance or mercy
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
chapel	n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship
outstretch	v: to stretch out one’s body, limbs, or arms to their furthest extent; to extend something so that it exceeds a certain limit or boundary
constantly	adv: all the time
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
indomitable	adj: impossible to defeat, discourage or subdue; unconquerable; unyielding in spirit
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
propulsion	n: the act or process of propelling or driving something forward, often using a motor, engine, or other mechanical means
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
proficiency	n: expertise or ability in a particular area or skill; skillfulness or adeptness in performing tasks or duties
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
proximate	adj: very near or close, either in space or time; immediately preceding or following something
vicinity	n: the area or region surrounding or in the general vicinity of a particular place or location; a nearby or neighboring region
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
granular	adj: consisting of or resembling small grains or particles; having a rough, irregular texture or appearance
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
triathlon	n: an athletic competition consisting of three different sports activities, usually swimming, cycling, and long-distance running, typically completed in immediate succession as a race
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
craftsman	n: a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, especially one who works with wood, metal, or other materials
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
ceramics	n: objects made from materials such as clay that are hardened by heat, often to create functional or decorative items
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
weaver	n: the craftsman whose job is weaving cloth
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
conceptual	adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
archery	n: the sport or practice of using a bow and arrows to shoot at a target
earshot	n: the distance within which a sound can be heard; the range or distance over which one can hear a sound
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
visualize	v: to form a mental image or concept of something; to make something visible
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
voracious	adj: having a very strong appetite or desire for something, especially for food or activity; extremely eager or enthusiastic for something
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
attain	v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity