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Word	Meaning	Advanced
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
alcoholism	n: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol and repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
morphine	n: a powerful narcotic drug used to relieve pain and induce sleep
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
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.
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
pageantry	n: elaborate and spectacular display or ceremony, typically associated with big events and special occasions such as parades, broadcasts, or theatrical performances
petulance	n: the quality of being easily irritated and childishly sulky
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
gripe	n: a minor complaint or criticism, typically expressed in a grumbling or persistent manner; sudden, sharp pain or discomfort in the abdomen; (verb) to grumble or complain about something, often in a persistent, nagging manner
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
fuse	n: a small part in an electrical device or machinery that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; (verb) to become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
cabinet	n: a piece of furniture with doors, shelves, and drawers used for storage or display; a small group of senior members of a government who act as official advisers for the President or Prime Minister
hotheaded	adj: easily angered or excited; prone to act impulsively or rashly without thinking things through
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
react	v: to take action in response to something
stalk	v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
freewheel	v: to ride or coast on a bicycle or a vehicle without using the pedals or without providing power; to move or continue freely or without effort
corporal	n: a non-commissioned officer in the military, particularly in the army; a punishment administered in the military that involves physical exercise or beating
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
lash	v: to strike or hit someone with a whip or other flexible instrument; to criticize or rebuke someone severely; to bind or tie something tightly with a cord or strap
batter	v: to hit something or someone repeatedly with much force; (noun, baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
wriggle	v: to twist and turn with quick, writhing motions; to move in a twisting or contorting manner
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
capsule	n: a small, enclosed container often used for holding medicines or supplements or for transporting payloads in spacecraft; a small, elongated structure within the body, such as a joint or a gland
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
ruse	n: a trick or deception used to achieve a strategic or tactical advantage; a strategy or plan used to deceive or mislead someone
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
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
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
voltage	n: the difference in the force of an electric current between two points
primal	adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
brawl	n: a noisy and violent fight involving a group of people; a chaotic and unruly disturbance or conflict
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
interchange	n: an exchange of one thing for another, often involving a replacement or substitution; a meeting or intersection of two or more roads or routes
fungible	adj: able to be replaced or exchanged with another identical item; uniform and interchangeable in value or use
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
sperm	n: the reproductive cell produced by a man or male animal
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
crest	n: a peak or ridge, especially on a mountain or wave; a decorative tuft or topknot
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
nest	n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
hearty	adj: characterized by vigor, strength, or robustness; showing warmth or enthusiasm of feeling; large and filling (referring to a meal or portions of food)
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
ribbon	n: a long, narrow strip or band of fabric, often used for decoration or tying things together; a symbol or badge representing a particular honor or award
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
piglet	n: a young or small pig
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
jab	v: to poke or prod someone or something quickly and forcefully with a pointed object or part of the body; to make a sudden or quick thrusting movement; (noun) the act of administering a vaccination or injection with a needle
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
temperamental	adj: relating to a person’s temperament or disposition; subject to changes in mood or behavior; unpredictable
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
ferocious	adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
identification	n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something
applause	n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
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
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
subtly	adv: in a way that is so small or delicate as to be difficult to notice or describe
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
scrawny	adj: excessively thin or skinny, often in an unattractive or unhealthy way
firstborn	adj: the first child born to a mother
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
favoritism	n: the act of giving one person or group unfair support by someone in authority
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
familial	adj: of or relating to a family or families; having the qualities of a family
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
disinvestment	n: the act of reducing or withdrawing the amount of money you have provided in a particular area or sector
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
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
improbable	adj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
narcissist	n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
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
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
tough-as-nails	adj: describing someone or something that is exceptionally resilient, strong, and unyielding in the face of challenges or adversity
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
goo	n: a sticky or slimy substance, often of indeterminate or unknown composition; a slang term used to describe something messy, chaotic, or confusing
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
thicket	n: a dense group of trees, shrubs, or other plants, often forming an impenetrable barrier; a tangle or cluster of something that obstructs or impedes progress or movement
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
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
cub	n: a young of certain carnivorous mammals such as lion, bear, wolf, etc.; an awkward, rude, and inexperienced boy
den	n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
disarm	v: to remove weapons or the means of attack from a person, group, or situation; to win over or reduce suspicion or hostility from an opponent or adversary
intuit	v: to understand or know something instinctively or without conscious reasoning; to perceive or apprehend something immediately or intuitively
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
flat-out	adj: at the highest or maximum level of speed, effort, or intensity; unequivocal or without hesitation or qualification; (adverb) at full speed or maximum effort
handy	adj: valuable and convenient; easy or ready to reach or use
slug	n: a common name for any terrestrial gastropod mollusk that appears to lack a shell with soft and black or brown color; a bullet, a shot of alcoholic drink
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
satirist	n: a writer or artist who uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, often in the form of satire
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
flyover	n: a region or area of a country that is often flown over by planes and not typically visited or considered by travelers; a flight that passes over a specific area without stopping
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
notwithstanding	adv: despite anything to the contrary; nevertheless; (preposition) despite or in spite of
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
feud	n: a bitter argument between two parties, causing a lot of anger or violence
unrelenting	adj: not easing or slackening in intensity; persistent and unwavering in pursuit of a goal
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
dyad	n: a group of two individuals or entities considered as a unit; a pair, or couple; a social group consisting of two members
marital	adj: of or relating to marriage
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
chilly	adj: unpleasantly cool or cold; giving a feeling of coldness; lacking warmth or friendliness in manner
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
whopping	adj: extremely large, impressive, or noteworthy; it can also be used to describe a surprise or shock
overpopulation	n: a situation in which the number of people or living organisms in a particular area or environment exceeds the carrying capacity or resources of that area or environment
unavoidable	adj: impossible to avoid or evade; inevitable
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
noisy	adj: making a lot of sounds, especially loud or disruptive sound
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
casus	n: (a Latin term meaning “case” or “occasion,”) a specific situation, event, or problem, often used in legal, grammatical, or philosophical contexts
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
lobe	n: a rounded projection or division, especially of the brain, lung, or liver
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
putrefaction	n: the process of decay or decomposition in organic matter, especially due to the action of bacteria and other microorganisms; the state of being rotten or decomposed
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
immersion	n: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
disclosure	n: the act of making something known or revealing information that was previously hidden or secret, often used in legal or financial contexts
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
sanity	n: the state of being mentally sound, healthy, and rational
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
brilliantly	adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
comrade	n: a close associate, friend, or companion, especially one who shares one’s interests, beliefs, or political convictions; a fellow member of an organization, especially a military or political group, who shares a common cause or objective
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
folly	n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
fallow	adj: describing land that is unplanted or uncultivated; describing a period of rest or inactivity, particularly about land being left to rest
finite	adj: having a limit or restriction of size, time, etc.
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm