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Word	Meaning	Advanced
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
resume	v: to continue or begin anew after a pause or interruption
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
neurological	adj: of or relating to the science of neurology or the nervous system
hardwired	adj: built-in or innate, often referring to behavior or traits that are instinctive or automatic, as if pre-programmed in the brain or genetics
clique	n: a narrow, exclusive group of people who share similar backgrounds or interests and who tend to be socially or politically powerful
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
disclaim	v: to deny any responsibility or connection with something; to renounce or give up any claim to something
sheltered	adj: protected or shielded from danger or harmful influences; inexperienced or innocent of certain unpleasantness or harsh realities of life
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
epicenter	n: the point on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
punk	n: a type of a loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music originating in the 1970s; an aggressive and violent young man or boy
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
bigotry	n: intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
upbringing	n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
weirdo	n: a person who looks strange and behaves strangely
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
charade	n: an elaborate act or pretense intended to deceive or conceal one’s true feelings or intentions; a game in which players try to guess a word or phrase based on gestures and movements made by the other players
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
badger	n: a small, burrowing mammal with short legs and a distinctive striped face; a person or thing that persistently annoys or bothers someone; (verb) to pester or harass someone persistently, typically with a series of annoying requests, questions, or demands
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
crotch	n: the part of the body between the legs where they join the torso, including the area around the genitals
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
sleepover	n: a social gathering in which one or more people stay overnight at another person’s home, often as a means of casually spending time together, particularly among children or teenagers
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
dysmorphia	n: abnormal development or malformations of anatomical structures in plants, animals, or humans; a mental health condition characterized by obsessive concern with one’s appearance and a preoccupation with perceived flaws or defects that are not noticeable or are only slight and which often leads to anxiety, depression, and avoidance behaviors
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
stave	n: a long, narrow piece of wood or similar material, often used as a structural element in construction or to make barrels, musical instruments, furniture, or other objects; (verb) to fend off, ward off or prevent something from happening
puberty	n: the process of a person’s physical changes through which their sexual organs develop and become capable of reproduction
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
eyelash	n: any of the short hairs that grow around the eyes
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
tarnished	adj: no longer having a good reputation or being reduced in value, quality, or excellence
blatantly	adv: in a way that is very obvious, unsubtle, or conspicuous; without any attempt to conceal or disguise
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
zigzag	adj: having short sharp turns or angles
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
skimpy	adj: insufficient or inadequate in amount, size, or quality; revealing or covering only a small amount of skin or area of the body
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
hesitant	adj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision
tomboy	n: a girl who exhibits characteristics or behaviors that are typically associated with boys, such as a preference for rough play, sports, or wearing boy’s clothing
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
skate	n: a type of footwear that has a blade attached to its sole for skating on ice or other hard surfaces; an activity or sport that involves gliding on skates on ice or other hard surfaces
lace	n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design
underwear	n: clothes worn next to the skin under outer clothes
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
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
scrape	v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
liken	v: to compare something or someone to something or someone else to emphasize similarity or likeness; to describe or represent something as being like something else in some way
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
facet	n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something
indisputable	adj: not able to be denied or disputed; true
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
whisker	n: any of the long, stiff hairs that grow near the face of certain animals, such as cats or rats; a long, thin, projecting piece or part, such as an antenna or a protruding edge
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
far-off	adj: distant in time or space; remote; distant or unlikely to happen
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
undertaking	n: a task, business, assignment, or project, especially one that is essential or challenging
wright	n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
familiarity	n: a state of being well-known or closely acquainted with someone or something; the quality of being easily recognized or understood; a feeling of comfort or ease in a particular environment or with a certain situation
gateway	n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
backbone	n: the spinal column of a vertebrate; a symbolic representation of strength and resilience
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
procession	n: a group of people or vehicles moving in an orderly, ceremonial manner, often for a religious or official purpose
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
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
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
jerk	v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
sweetheart	n: an affectionate term for a person, often a romantic partner, who is loved or cherished
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
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
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
proliferation	n: a rapid or uncontrolled increase in the number or amount of something; the process of growing, producing, or spreading rapidly and excessively
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
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
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
multiplicity	n: a large number or variety of something; the quality or state of being multiple or manifold
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
disown	v: to reject or refuse to acknowledge or accept as one’s own; to renounce or disclaim any connection or relationship with someone or something
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
firefighter	n: a person whose job is to extinguish fires
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you