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Word	Meaning	Advanced
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
sledge	n: a large, heavy vehicle with runners used on snow or ice to transport goods or people; a heavy hammer with a long handle used for shattering rock or concrete
flummox	v: to perplex, confuse, or bewilder someone; to leave somebody completely unable to respond or react because they are shocked or surprised
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
replace	v: to take the place of something
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
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
participate	v: to take part in something
virtually	adv: almost completely
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
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
doer	n: a person who performs or carries out an action or task; a person who is proactive or productive
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
dichotomy	n: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; a sharp contrast between two opposing and mutually exclusive categories or concepts
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
pithy	adj: concise and forcefully expressive, especially in language or style
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
chap	n: a crack in the skin, especially on the lips or hands, caused by dryness or cold weather; a man or boy; (verb) to crack, split, or roughen the skin, especially as a result of exposure to cold weather or wind
rakish	adj: having a dashing or stylish appearance or manner, often suggesting a sense of charm and confidence in a slightly unconventional or daring way
lee	n: the side or part that is sheltered or facing away from the wind or the direction from which the wind is blowing; a position or location protected from the full force or effects of something, particularly the wind
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
aviation	n: the activity or process of designing, building, flying, and maintaining aircraft
gem	n: a precious or semiprecious stone, usually of high quality and often used as jewelry; something that is considered to be a highly prized and valuable possession or attribute of a person or thing
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
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
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
tally	n: a record or count of a particular thing often used to keep track of scores, votes, or numbers
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
solo	adv: without anybody else or anything else; alone
unsupported	adj: not given financial or other aid; not having any proof or evidence
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
apprehension	n: the act of apprehending or arresting someone; a feeling of anxiety, worry, or uncertainty about something that may happen in the future; understanding or comprehension of something, particularly a complex or abstract concept or idea
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
thunder	n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise
impending	adj: about to happen or occur; close in time; imminent
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
shotgun	n: a firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and that typically fires several small metal balls or pellets called shot
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
minus	adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
drift	v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
crust	n: a hard outer layer that forms on the surface of a liquid as it cools or on a solid as a result of exposure to air or moisture
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
scenery	n: the natural features of a landscape or environment, viewed particularly in terms of their aesthetic appeal; the visual elements that constitute a play’s backdrop or setting
vista	n: a pleasing or expansive view, most often of a landscape or a cityscape; a broad and extensive view or outlook
chili	n: a small hot-tasting fruit of a type of pepper plant used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders; a spicy stew made from ground beef and beans, typically seasoned with chili peppers
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
addictive	adj: causing a strong desire or compulsion to use or consume repeatedly, often to the point of dependency or harm; habit-forming
humanly	adv: in a way that is characteristic of or relating to human beings; in a way that is possible for humans to achieve or accomplish
macho	adj: characterized by a strong sense of masculinity or male dominance, often in a way that is perceived as arrogant or aggressive
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
pancreas	n: a glandular organ in the digestive system that produces several important hormones, including insulin and glucagon, as well as digestive enzymes that help break down food in the small intestine
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
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
chunky	adj: characterized by being thick and heavy; containing or consisting of large, solid pieces; having a stocky, muscular build
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
unmapped	adj: not yet charted, surveyed, or explored; not known, understood, or accounted for
sled	n: a vehicle used for traveling over snow or ice, typically consisting of a flat-bottomed frame mounted on runners, sometimes pulled by dogs or horses
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
misconception	n: a belief or an idea that is wrong because it has been based on faulty thinking, understanding, or hypothesis
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
scurvy	n: a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds; (adjective) deserving to be despised
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
vicarious	adj: experienced or felt through someone else’s actions or experiences; involving a substitution of oneself for another in an emotional or imagined way; indirect or secondary
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
tempest	n: a severe or violent storm, especially one with strong winds and rain; a tumultuous outburst of emotions or feelings
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
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
implore	v: to beg earnestly or desperately; to plead urgently for assistance or mercy