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Word	Meaning	Advanced
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
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
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
flirt	v: to talk or behave as if sexually attracted to someone, without serious intentions; (noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
rive	v: to tear or split apart forcefully; to break or divide by a sharp blow or force
omen	n: a sign or warning of a future event, often seen as either positive or negative and believed to be an indication of divine power or influence
trilogy	n: a series of three related works, such as books, plays, or movies, that are connected in some way, often by plot, characters, or theme
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
demigod	n: a being with traits that are partly divine and partly human; a person who is highly regarded or celebrated, often with extraordinary abilities or achievements
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
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
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
groin	n: the area of the body where the thigh meets the abdomen; the outer edge of the body where the lower abdomen and inner thigh come together; a curved masonry construction used to support an arch or vault
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
multimedia	adj: relating to or involving the use or combination of several different media or communication formats, such as text, graphics, audio, and video
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
niche	n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
inconsequential	adj: of little or no importance or significance; trivial or negligible
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
autobiography	n: a written account of someone’s own life, written by that person
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
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
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
canny	adj: shrewd, astute, and clever in practical matters; showing good judgment and resourcefulness, especially in financial or business situations
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
contrived	adj: created or arranged in an artificial, forced, or deliberate way; not natural or spontaneous
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
typhoid	n: a severe bacterial infection that is typically spread through contaminated food or water; symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal problems
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
hallmark	n: a distinctive characteristic or attribute of a person or thing
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
pickle	n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation
disgruntled	adj: displeased, dissatisfied, or resentful, often because of unfair treatment or perceived injustices
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
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
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
earthling	n: a human being; a person who inhabits the planet Earth, often used in science fiction or in a humorous context to refer to humans in comparison to beings from other planets
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
scapegoat	v: to unfairly blame or punish someone for the misdeeds or mistakes of others, often to deflect attention or avoid accountability; (noun) a person or group that is unfairly blamed for the problems or misfortunes of others, typically to divert attention or responsibility from the actual cause
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
allegedly	adv: according to what has been stated or reported; supposedly
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
taxonomy	n: the classification or scientific study of organisms, including their relationships to each other, based on shared characteristics and traits; a system of organizing and categorizing information in a particular field or subject area
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
citation	n: words or lines taken from speech, written passages, legal precedent, etc.; an official or formal notice of a person’s good conduct or work, given as a recognition
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
juvenile	adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
grill	n: a device used for cooking food by direct exposure to heat, typically a metal rack set over a fire or gas flame, or a part of an oven; (verb) to cook something over or under a grill
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
crochet	n: a type of needlework or fabric-making that involves creating loops of thread or yarn with a hooked needle; an item or piece of clothing made using this technique
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
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
grocery	n: a shop that sells food and other household items
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
announcer	n: a person who introduces and speaks on television or radio programs or provides commentary or information at a live event
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
playlist	n: a curated list of songs or audio recordings that can be played in a specific order or shuffled randomly, often created for a specific purpose or event
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
sampler	n: a piece of fabric or other material that has a variety of different stitches or designs worked into it, used as a reference or example of different embroidery techniques; a selection or collection of different samples or examples of something, such as music, food, or products
montage	n: a sequence of images, sounds, or clips that are combined to convey a particular message or emotion
crowdsourcing	n: the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas, or content by enlisting the services of a large number of people, either paid or unpaid, typically via the internet
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
executioner	n: a person who carries out the orders of a legal authority or a court to put someone to death
insomnia	n: the condition of being unable to sleep, usually a chronic one
pivotal	adj: relating to or acting as a pivot or central point; crucial or essential to the success or outcome of something
creepy	adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease
dialect	n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
metamorphosis	n: a profound or dramatic change in form, structure, or condition; a transformation; the process by which an animal or insect undergoes a physical transformation, such as growth, development, or maturation
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
cockroach	n: a flat, brown or black, chiefly nocturnal insects sometimes found in the home
notwithstanding	adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
comfy	adj: a casual, informal way of describing something comfortable or cozy, often associated with relaxation or leisure activities
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
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
eclectic	adj: deriving ideas, styles, or features from a diverse range of sources; representing a broad or diverse range of ideas or interests
queue	n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available
tango	n: a ballroom dance that originated in Argentina and Uruguay, characterized by a close embrace and intricate footwork, typically danced to slow, expressive music
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
trivia	n: details or information that are unimportant
inadvertent	adj: unintentional or accidental; happening without premeditation or planning
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
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
poignant	adj: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally moving; deeply affecting or touching
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
pseudonym	n: a name someone, especially a writer, uses instead of their real name; a pen name
pseudo	adj: (meaning “false” or “not genuine”) indicating something that is similar to or resembling something else but is not that thing
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
immediately	adv: now or without delay
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
librarian	n: a person who works in a library and is responsible for organizing and managing the collection of books and other materials
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
cassette	n: a small, rectangular plastic case containing magnetic tape used to record and playback audio or data on devices such as tape players or recorders; a pre-recorded tape containing music, speech, or other sound recordings
saddle	n: a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal; (verb) to burden someone with responsibility or task
cobalt	n: a lustrous, hard, silver-white element with the symbol Co that is often used in alloys, batteries, and pigments and is essential for certain biological processes in humans and other organisms
vintage	adj: denoting something from the past, especially from the recent past
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
earbud	n: a small electronic device that fits into the ear canal and is used for listening to music or for communication, especially when attached to a portable audio player or mobile phone
extravagance	n: excessive or unnecessary expense, luxury, or waste; an excessive or frivolous behavior or action
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
extravagant	adj: exceeding the bounds of reason or necessity; wildly excessive; lavish
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone