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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conductor	n: someone who leads the performance of musicians or a piece of music; (in physics) an object, substance, or material that readily allows the flow of electricity, heat, etc.
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
unshakeable	adj: not able to be shaken or moved; firm, steadfast, and determined; describing a person who is strong, resolute, and unwavering
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
coercion	n: the use of force, threats, or intimidation to persuade someone to do something against their will; the practice of controlling or manipulating someone through the use of power or authority
invariably	adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
tyrannical	adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
rehearsal	n: a practice session, usually for a performance or presentation, during which people prepare and fine-tune their performance, often with the help of feedback from others; the act of rehearsing
cast-iron	n: a strong, heavy, and durable metal or alloy that is used in various industrial applications, such as machinery, piping, and construction
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
immense	adj: extremely large or great
silent	adj: without any or little sound
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
ensemble	n: a group of people who perform together, especially in music or theater; a coordinated or matching set of something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
overcompensate	v: to take excessive or extreme measures to make up for a perceived deficiency or lack, often resulting in an overcorrection
gesticulate	v: to make gestures, especially with one’s hands or arms, while speaking or expressing oneself; to convey emotions or thoughts using dramatic or vigorous gestures
rabid	adj: characterized by extreme or fanatical enthusiasm or devotion; having or showing symptoms of rabies, a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and can cause violent and aggressive behavior
windmill	n: a machine that uses wind power to generate mechanical energy or electricity
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
podium	n: a raised platform or stand that is used for delivering speeches, conducting meetings, or presenting awards
engender	v: to make a feeling or situation exist; to cause or give rise to
crescendo	n: a gradual increase in volume or intensity, often about a musical piece or performance; figuratively, a gradual buildup or intensification of a feeling, emotion, or action
upsurge	n: a sudden and significant increase, a rise, or surge in something, especially in intensity or frequency
volume	n: the amount of space occupied by an object or substance; the magnitude of sound
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
dizzy	adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
audit	n: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
jaw	n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
performer	n: a person who entertains an audience or group by presenting artistic or theatrical acts, such as an actor, musician, dancer, or singer
handful	n: a small quantity or number, usually referring to the amount that can be held in one hand; a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
incarnation	n: the embodiment of a concept or idea in a physical form; a person or thing that personifies something
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
aggress	v: to attack or threaten with violence or offense
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
devoid	adj: completely lacking or free from something
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
entirely	adv: completely
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
enchant	v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
notation	n: a system of symbols or signs used to represent information or communicate ideas; a written or printed mark or signs used to indicate musical notes, mathematical formulas, or linguistic elements
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
spontaneously	adv: in a way that is natural, not planned or forced, and often sudden
improvise	v: to create or perform something on the spot, without preparation or planning; to use what one has available to do or create something
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
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
acuity	n: the ability to perceive or discern with a high degree of accuracy and sensitivity; sharpness or keenness of senses, especially vision or hearing
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
plunge	v: to dive quickly and steeply downward; to thrust or throw into something; (noun) a steep and rapid fall
tissue	n: an ensemble of similar cells of the animal or plant that together carry out a specific function
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
time-honored	adj: something that has been respected, observed, or appreciated for a long time; honored or esteemed because of its long-standing tradition or popularity
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
enshrine	v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
pardon	v: to forgive someone for something they have said or done, such as a crime; (noun) the act of excusing a mistake or offense
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
reckon	v: to think or believe something
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
adventurous	adj: willing to take risks and try new or difficult things
octave	n: a musical interval encompassing eight diatonic scale degrees, such as the interval from C to the next C in a C major scale
vim	n: lively energy, vigor, or enthusiasm; a quality of spiritedness or determination; (of a computer) a highly configurable, powerful, console-based text editor that was built to enable efficient text editing
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
debut	n: the first public performance of an artist or actor
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
cerebral	adj: relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual or studious rather than emotional or physical
palsy	n: a condition characterized by the loss or impairment of movement or sensation due to damage or disease affecting the nervous system; paralysis or weakness
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
hitherto	adv: until now or until the particular time
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
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
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
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
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
bedlam	n: a state of chaos, confusion, and uproar; an uproarious or madly noisy scene or situation
rapt	adj: deeply engrossed or absorbed in something; completely attentive or absorbed
left-handed	adv: using the left hand more skillfully or naturally; (adverb) in a way that is specific to or unique to left-handed individuals
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
cockpit	n: the area in an aircraft or spacecraft from which the pilot controls the aircraft or spacecraft
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
paralysis	n: a condition in which you are unable to move or lose control of part or most of the body because of illness or injury
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
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
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
implausible	adj: difficult to believe or accept as true; not credible or convincing; unlikely or improbable
courtesy	n: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
bulk	n: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
decree	n: an official order that has the force of law
feasible	adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved
disconsolate	adj: deeply unhappy or dejected; without hope or comfort; unable to be consoled
remonstrate	v: to protest or object forcefully; to argue or reason against something; to express disapproval or disagreement
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
sullen	adj: showing a gloomy, moody, or resentful disposition; silent and refusing to engage in conversation; characterized by a dark or dismal atmosphere or appearance
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
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
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
wither	v: to gradually shrink, shrivel, or become weaker, often due to lack of nourishment, age, or disease; to lose freshness, vitality, or vigor