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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
bless | v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
astronaut | n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere | |
laptop | n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap | |
pager | n: a small electronic device used for sending and receiving short text messages, often used in hospitals or other professional settings | |
alarm | n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger | |
asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
couch | n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person | |
hint | n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something | |
tizzy | n: a state of extreme agitation, excitement, or confusion; a frenzied or flustered condition | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
particle | n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance | |
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 | |
leak | v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container | |
freckle | n: a small, pigmented spot on the skin, typically of the face that is caused by exposure to sunlight | |
trash | n: discarded material, refuse, or waste | |
nervous | adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves | |
fumble | v: to handle something awkwardly; to make mistakes or errors in attempting something | |
spill | v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident | |
peel | v: to remove the skin of fruit and vegetables | |
calculate | v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics | |
galaxy | n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity | |
rocket | n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon | |
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 | |
electron | n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge | |
erupt | v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
marathon | n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers | |
tick | n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis | |
metal | n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes | |
pulse | n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves | |
wrist | n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint | |
coral | n: a rock-like substance created in the sea by groupings of specific types of small animals, commonly used in jewelry | |
reef | n: a long chain or range of rocks or sand near the ocean’s surface | |
plankton | n: tiny forms of plant and animal life that live in water or air on which other animals feed | |
mast | n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails | |
scuba | n: an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, a device used for underwater diving | |
diver | n: a person who dives, especially one who does so professionally or as a sport; a bird that dives into the water to catch fish or other prey | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
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 | |
literally | adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively | |
limitation | n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something | |
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 | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
tang | n: a strong, sharp taste or smell; a perceptible or distinctive flavor or aftertaste; a metallic ringing or sound | |
dynasty | n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
princess | n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable | |
ballerina | n: a female ballet (= a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing) dancer | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
profession | n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
scared | adj: afraid or frightened | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
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 | |
realization | n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible | |
promenade | n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern | |
lens | n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation | |
obsess | v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else | |
imperfectly | adv: in a faulty or incomplete way | |
craving | n: a strong desire of wanting something | |
jealousy | n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire | |
transit | n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
subway | n: an underground railway system, typically in a city | |
obsession | n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
efficiency | n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
rewrite | v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information | |
essay | n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study | |
abandon | v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
obsessive | adj: relating to or characterized by an obsession or excessive interest in a particular thing or activity; tending to dwell on or repeat certain thoughts or behaviors | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
puzzling | adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious | |
revisit | v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
saturate | v: to completely fill or soak something with a substance; to completely permeate or imbue something with a particular quality or element; to make something thoroughly absorbed | |
extended | adj: longer than usual or anticipated | |
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 | |
inhale | v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke | |
chemical | adj: relating to or connected with chemistry; | |
naval | adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy | |
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 | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
fist | n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist | |
sailor | n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard | |
crooked | adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form | |
tuft | n: a small cluster or clump of something, typically hair, grass, or feathers, that stands upright and apart from the surrounding material | |
smirk | v: to smile in a way that suggests one is pleased or amused by someone or something, often in a smug or self-satisfied manner | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
eyelid | n: a thin fold of skin that covers and protects the human eye, which helps to keep the eye moist by spreading tears over the surface and prevents foreign objects from entering the eye | |
flap | n: a piece of material attached to a garment, sail, or aircraft which flaps in the wind; (verb) to move in a wavy pattern or with an up-and-down motion | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
frame | n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window | |
bin | n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste | |
equip | v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
loft | n: a large, open space in an upper part of a building, typically under a roof; a raised platform or gallery in a building, which is used for storage or as a work or living space | |
creak | v: to make a high-pitched, sharp, and screeching sound, especially made when you step on the door, floorboard, etc., | |
hallway | n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
custom-made | adj: made to order or custom-designed for a particular customer or client, tailored to meet individual needs or specifications | |
stainless | adj: resistant to staining or discoloration; not affected or damaged by contact with dirt, water, or other substances; clean and hygienic | |
steel | n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure | |
enlarge | v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
crank | n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person | |
balanced | adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium | |
rack | n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish | |
mad | adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
grayscale | adj: referring to an image, display, or visual representation that uses shades of gray, ranging from black to white, rather than colors; (noun) a range of gray shades from white to black, as used in a monochrome display or printout | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
balloon | n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated | |
icing | n: a sweet, often sugary, mixture used to cover or decorate cakes, pastries, or desserts; a thin layer of ice formed on a surface, often caused by freezing rain or excessive condensation | |
straight | adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations | |
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 | |
gum | n: a soft, sticky substance that is chewed to freshen the breath or to clean the teeth; the flesh that surrounds the teeth in the mouth | |
cheek | n: either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and the jaw | |
pigeon | n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
curl | v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles | |
tower | n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone | |
ash | n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation | |
backpack | n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
mash | v: to crush or grind something into a soft, wet, pulpy mass; to talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; (noun) a mixture of crushed malt grains and hot water | |
tack | n: a method of changing the course of a sailing vessel by turning the bow through the wind so that the wind switches from one side of the vessel to the other; a course of action or strategy, particularly in politics or business; (verb) to fasten or attach something, such as pinning or nailing an object in place | |
thumbtack | n: a small, pointed pin used to fasten paper or other materials to a corkboard or other surface | |
dot | n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed | |
blink | v: to shut and open the eyes quickly; to gleam or glow in a regular or intermittent way | |
ravage | v: to cause damage to something badly | |
stride | v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress | |
margin | n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection |