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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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backpack | n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies | |
highland | adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain | |
bartender | n: a person who serves drinks, especially alcoholic beverages, at a bar | |
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 | |
pint | n: a unit of measurement for liquid and dry substances, typically equal to 1/8th of a gallon or 16 fluid ounces, commonly used to measure beverages, such as beer or milk, as well as certain food ingredients | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
county | n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division | |
pier | n: a structure built on posts extending from land out into a body of water used as a landing place for boats or as a recreational area | |
pile | n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
plank | n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes | |
storytelling | n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories | |
punchline | n: the final sentence or phrase in a joke, which is intended to be funny or surprising and to bring the joke to a climax | |
singular | n: being only one of its kind; unique | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
affirm | v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively | |
affirmation | n: a statement declaring something to be true strongly | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
frank | adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
commandment | n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
princess | n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable | |
mar | v: to damage or spoil the appearance or surface of something | |
narrator | n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film | |
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 | |
mansion | n: a very large and imposing house | |
telegram | n: a message sent by telegraph (= a method of long-distance transmission of messages by electrical or radio signals), typically consisting of a few words and sent at a reduced rate for urgent or brief communications | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
entomb | v: to place or bury a person or object in a tomb or grave; to trap or enclose someone or something within a confined space | |
mausoleum | n: a large tomb or memorial building housing a burial chamber, typically above ground | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
butler | n: a male servant in charge of serving food and drinks and taking care of household duties | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
embalm | v: preserve a dead body by treating it with chemicals to delay decomposition and make it suitable for display at a funeral | |
coffin | n: a box or container used to bury a dead body; a case or structure resembling a coffin | |
acquire | v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
infinite | adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
inviting | adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate | |
campfire | n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire | |
pebble | n: a small, smooth, rounded rock, especially one worn by the action of water | |
slingshot | n: a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached for shooting small stones or other projectiles | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
mechanical | adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools | |
recall | v: to remember something | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
hunch | v: to lean forward or arch one’s back in a way that suggests a feeling of suspicion or uncertainty; to have a feeling or presentiment that something is true or likely to happen, without evidence or explicit proof | |
solver | n: a thinker who finds an answer to a problem or a difficult situation; a piece of software or the algorithm that solves a mathematical problem | |
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 | |
deduce | v: to arrive at an answer, a conclusion, or a decision by reasoning | |
deduct | v: to take away an amount or part of the money, points, etc. from a total | |
absence | n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
puppy | n: a young dog, usually less than a year old | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
magnet | n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel | |
bob | v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders | |
crucial | adj: extremely vital or necessary | |
engaging | adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
screenwriter | n: a writer who writes or creates scripts, screenplays, or stories for movies, television shows, or other visual media | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
widget | n: a small device or component of a larger system or software that performs a specific function or provides information or control, often displayed on a computer screen or mobile device | |
inevitable | adj: certain to happen and unavoidable | |
predictable | adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance | |
seminar | n: a group meeting or class for discussion, teaching, or training on a particular subject | |
insight | n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like | |
spine | n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column | |
motor | n: a device that converts electricity, fuel, etc. into movement and makes a machine, vehicle, etc. work | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
unconscious | adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness | |
strive | v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something | |
itch | v: to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it | |
scratch | v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object | |
godfather | n: a male godparent who witnesses a child’s baptism and accepts a spiritual responsibility for their upbringing; a trusted mentor or advisor who has significant influence and offers support and guidance in personal or professional matters | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
firm | adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company | |
temperament | n: a person’s nature or disposition, especially as it permanently affects their behavior | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
threshold | n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation | |
acknowledge | v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.; | |
steer | v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone | |
static | adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing | |
toy | n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
hooked | adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak | |
playwright | n: a person who writes plays | |
archer | n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows | |
drama | n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage | |
anticipation | n: the action of expecting that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now | |
mingle | v: to mix or blend in, especially socially; to associate with others in a friendly, informal manner | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
insightful | adj: having or showing a deep understanding and perception of a situation or subject | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
conclude | v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning | |
conflict | n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
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 | |
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 | |
animate | v: to make something full of interest and energy | |
mermaid | n: a mythical sea creature with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
epitome | n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type | |
animation | n: the technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement when the film is shown as a sequence; enthusiasm and energy in the way you look or behave | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
privately | adv: in a private manner; not publicly; secretly | |
lyricist | n: a person who writes lyrics or words for songs, often collaborating with a composer to create music | |
villain | n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel | |
rebellious | adj: characterized by a tendency to rebel or resist authority or conventions; inclined to do the opposite of what is expected or customary | |
contrarian | n: a person who tends to oppose or reject commonly held beliefs or opinions, often for the sake of being different or creating controversy | |
determination | n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
guideline | n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be | |
naive | adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment | |
selfless | adj: concerned more with the needs and desires of others than with one’s own; unselfish; altruistic | |
someplace | adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location | |
slink | v: to move quietly and sneakily, especially to avoid being noticed or to do something secret or sneaky | |
deaf | adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals | |
likable | adj: having qualities that make a person or thing well-liked or attractive; pleasant, friendly, or enjoyable | |
conditional | adj: depending on a specific condition or circumstance; imposed or subject to certain conditions or restrictions | |
aft | adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle | |
bet | v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
veil | n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
canal | n: a long and narrow strip of water made artificially either for boats and ships to travel along or for irrigation | |
cycle | n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle | |
disparate | adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way | |
chronological | adj: arranged in the order in which events occurred | |
underneath | adv: under or below something else | |
constant | adj: happening repeatedly or all the time | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
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 | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
invoke | v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions | |
thump | v: to strike or hit heavily or repeatedly, often with a dull, resonating sound; to pound or beat forcefully | |
stiff | adj: not easily bent, flexible, or pliable; difficult to move or be maneuvered; difficult to relax; having a heavy or formal manner | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
evoke | v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind | |
surrender | v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
cellular | adj: of or connected with the cells of animals or plants; of or connected with a mobile telephone system that uses several short-range radio stations instead of wires | |
dormant | adj: in a state of temporary inactivity, rest, or sleep; not growing or progressing but capable of doing so under the right circumstances | |
devil | n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
infuse | v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue | |
vivid | adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind | |
pinpoint | v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something | |
scar | n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed | |
ankle | n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg | |
premature | adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
transfusion | n: the transfer of blood or blood products from one person or animal to another, often to replace blood lost due to injury or surgery | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape |