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Word	Meaning	Advanced
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
altitude	n: the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
fatty	adj: containing a lot of fat
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
presuppose	v: to assume or require as an essential condition or prerequisite; to take for granted or consider as a necessary assumption before further discussion or action
retirement	n: the fact or act of stopping working and leaving one’s job
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
masquerade	n: a party, dance, or other festive gatherings of persons wearing masks and other disguises, or a costume worn on such an occasion; making a false outward show
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
overly	adv: to a greater degree than is appropriate or desirable
apologetic	adj: feeling or expressing regret, remorse, or sorrow for one’s actions; making an apology or expressing an excuse for something
foolish	adj: lacking good sense or judgment; displaying a lack of wisdom or intelligence
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
dumpster	n: a large, commercial trash receptacle designed to be emptied mechanically by a garbage truck
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
compact	adj: closely and firmly united or packed together, using very little space; smaller than is usual
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
boomerang	n: a curved, flat wooden or metal weapon that is thrown and can return to the thrower; a plan, action, or attempt that unintentionally rebounds on the person who initiates it
loath	adj: unwilling or reluctant to; feeling strong dislike or aversion towards
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
picnic	n: an outdoor meal or social gathering where food is served and eaten in nature, typically in a park, forest, or other outdoor settings
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
karate	n: a Japanese martial art that emphasizes hand and foot strikes, blocks, and evasions, often using a combination of techniques to overpower an opponent, also seen as a form of self-defense and physical training
bruise	n: a mark caused by a blow, typically one that is purple or black on the skin
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
gym	n: a place equipped for exercise and other physical training
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
rhyme	n: a word or phrase that has the same last sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songwriting
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
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
heartstring	n: someone’s most profound feelings, especially used to express love or compassion
ingrown	adj: referring to a hair or nail that has grown into the skin surrounding it, causing irritation or infection
surgeon	n: a doctor who is trained to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
metastasize	v: (of a cancerous tumor or disease) to spread or grow to other parts of the body from its original location
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
bombard	v: to attack a place with bombs or gunshots continuously; to address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
spitball	n: a small ball made from chewing gum or paper and moistened with saliva, typically thrown as a prank or in a playful manner; (verb) brainstorm or throw out ideas, often in a casual or non-committal manner
battleground	n: a place where a battle is fought
outnumber	v: to be more numerous or greater in number than another group or entity; to exceed in quantity or number
wretchedness	n: the state of being miserable, unhappy, or distressed; the quality of being unfortunate or deeply distressed
recess	n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court
rehearse	v: to practice or repeat something, such as a performance, speech, or action, to prepare for an event or to improve one’s skills; to go through the motions of a planned activity before executing it
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
beware	v: to be cautious or careful about something or someone that may cause harm or danger
birthmark	n: a mark or discolored spot on the skin that is present at birth or appears soon after, usually caused by a concentration of pigment or blood vessels
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
graft	n: a transplanted portion of tissue or skin, often taken from one part of the body and used to repair or replace damaged or missing tissue in another part; a corrupt or illegal means of acquiring wealth or power through illicit or unethical methods
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
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
uphill	adj: sloping upward; difficult or challenging; (adverb) upward on a hill or slope
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
antidepressant	n: any of a class of drugs used to reduce feelings of sadness and worry
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
audacity	n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless
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
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
kit	n: a set of tools, supplies, or equipment for a particular purpose
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
sanity	n: the state of being mentally sound, healthy, and rational
arsenal	n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
soundtrack	n: the recorded audio that accompanies a movie, television program, or video game
circus	n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment
peck	v: to strike or bite someone or something repeatedly, usually with the beak or bill; to give a quick, small kiss or nibble
acrobatic	adj: relating to or involving gymnastic or athletic feats performed with agility, balance, and coordination; agile, flexible, and graceful
tame	v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training
clown	n: a performer, typically in a circus, who wears distinctive makeup and costumes and plays practical jokes, and performs tricks or stunts to entertain audiences
carnival	n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
lobster	n: a marine crustacean with a hard, often brightly colored shell, a pair of large pincers, and a tail used for swimming
claw	n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects
beard	n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin
oddity	n: something unusual or different
juggle	v: to manage or cope with several tasks, responsibilities, or situations simultaneously; to keep several things in the air at once, as in a juggling act
solitaire	n: a single-player game or activity often played with cards or on a computer; a type of diamond or jewel that is set alone in a piece of jewelry with no accompanying stones
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
tightrope	n: a rope or wire stretched tightly between two points, on which acrobats, tightrope walkers, etc., perform; a risky or precarious situation that requires one to balance carefully to avoid falling or failure
debris	n: broken or torn fragments of something
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
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
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
clique	n: a narrow, exclusive group of people who share similar backgrounds or interests and who tend to be socially or politically powerful
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
underdog	n: a person or group in a competition or situation that is expected to lose or be at a disadvantage; a person or group that is seen as less powerful or less favored than others in a social, political, or economic context
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
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
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away