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Word	Meaning	Advanced
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
shaft	n: a long, narrow part or section of an arrow, hammer, golf club, etc.; a long, narrow passage consisting of the vertical part of a column
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
cacophony	n: a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; a jarring or unpleasant noise or combination of sounds
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
flickering	adj: shining or flashing in an unsteady or irregular way; fluctuating or wavering, often with regards to light or flame
flashlight	n: a portable electric light with a handle and a switch that can be turned on and off
elastic	adj: flexible, resilient, or adaptable; (noun) a stretchy material or band that can be stretched and then returned to its original shape; something that is flexible and adaptable
tattered	adj: worn, torn, or ragged in appearance or condition, usually as a result of long use or hard wear; frayed or falling apart
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
slick	adj: smoothly polished and shiny; cleverly and smoothly done; well-organized and efficient
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
miner	n: a person who works in a mine (= excavation in the Earth from which ores and minerals are extracted), especially one who extracts coal, minerals, or precious metals from the Earth
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
compensation	n: something especially money, given or received as payment or reparation for a service or loss or injury
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
sole	adj: only one of its kind; being the only existing or available one; (noun) the undersurface of a person’s foot
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
eradicate	v: to get rid of or destroy something completely, especially something bad
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
Atlantic	adj: relating to or located near the Atlantic Ocean, which is the second-largest ocean on Earth, located between the continents of North and South America to the west and Europe and Africa to the east
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
equate	v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
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
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
disposable	adj: designed to be used once and then thrown away
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
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
kiln	n: an oven or furnace used for baking, drying, or firing clay, pottery, bricks, or other materials; typically made of brick or refractory material and heated with wood, coal, or gas
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
inferno	n: a place or condition of intense suffering, especially Hell, in traditional Christian beliefs
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
cloak	n: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
scorch	v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame
deaden	v: to make something less intense, active, or lively; to reduce the effect, force, or impact of something
monotony	n: a situation in which something unchanging and boring
exhaustion	n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength
silent	adj: without any or little sound
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
dehydration	n: a condition in which the body lacks sufficient water and fluids, leading to thirst and other symptoms
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
inconsequential	adj: of little or no importance or significance; trivial or negligible
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
cease	v: to stop an action or event
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
abolitionist	n: a person who advocates for the abolition (the act of doing away with something) of slavery or some other practice considered unjust
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
mountainous	adj: having a lot of mountains
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
hoist	v: to elevate or drag anything to a higher position, usually with the help of ropes or specific equipment
handmade	adj: made by hand rather than by machine or mass production methods; crafted manually or using traditional methods
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
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
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
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
petrify	v: to turn to stone; to make hard and unyielding
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
persevere	v: to persist in the course of action, despite opposition or difficulty; to continue with determination despite setbacks, obstacles, or discouragement
quarry	n: a place where a stone or other materials are extracted from the ground; an animal or a person that is the target of hunting
lease	n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment
backbreaking	adj: extremely physically demanding or strenuous, often to the point of causing fatigue or pain in the back or body
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
dimly	adv: faintly or indistinctly; with little light or clarity; not clearly or brightly
fluorescent	adj: emitting or reflecting vibrant and vivid light, especially under ultraviolet light; describing a type of lamp or bulb that produces such light
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
brothel	n: (also “whorehouse”) a place where people, particularly women, engage in sexual activity for payment; a house of prostitution
cabin	n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
entertain	v: to keep a group of people interested or excited; to take into consideration an idea or feeling
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
cubicle	n: a small, partitioned area or booth intended for working or studying, often in an office or educational setting
dingy	adj: dark, gloomy, and dirty
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
partition	n: a physical divider or barrier that divides a space or area into two or more separate parts; a separation or division of something into different parts or sections
plywood	n: a strong, flexible, and lightweight engineered wood made of thin layers of wood veneer that have been glued together at alternating, perpendicular angles
endure	v: to undergo or bear something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging over a period of time; to persist or continue despite hardships or adversity
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
backyard	n: a whole space behind and belonging to a house
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
servitude	n: the state of being a slave or being subject to someone else’s control or domination; a condition of subjugation or subservience
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
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
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
submerge	v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
elbow	n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
interpreter	n: a person who translates spoken or written language from one language to another
someplace	adv: somewhere without specifying a particular or exact location
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
vanish	v: disappear or stop being present or existing suddenly and completely
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
skeletal	adj: of, relating to, or forming a skeleton (= frame of bones); very thin or emaciated
weary	adj: feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially after working hard or doing something for a long time
tether	v: to tie or secure an animal, person, or object with a rope, chain, or other similar devices to prevent it from moving too far away; (noun) a rope or chain used to tie up or restrain an animal, such as a horse or dog
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
recall	v: to remember something
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
windy	adj: characterized by or affected by strong winds; of or relating to the wind; describing a person who talks a lot, often in an exaggerated way or without saying much substance
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
embodiment	n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
mope	v: to feel sad, gloomy, or dejected; to be in a state of low spirits or lack of energy; to move or act in a sluggish or listless manner
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
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
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
footpath	n: a narrow path or track for pedestrians, usually separate from the road or main pathway, designed for walking or hiking
vine	n: a climbing plant that produces grapes; any plant with a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
winding	adj: characterized by twists, turns, or curves; not straight or direct; following a route that is not linear or straightforward
abrupt	adj: sudden and unexpected
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport
wade	v: to walk through water that is not deep enough to swim in; to struggle or proceed slowly and laboriously through something, such as a difficult situation or a crowd of people
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
mercury	n: a heavy, silvery-white metal that is liquid at room temperature and is used in thermometers, electrical equipment, and other devices; (Mercury) the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
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
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
bloodshot	adj: referring to eyes that are reddened or suffused with blood, often due to irritation, fatigue, or the dilation of blood vessels
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
muscular	adj: of or relating to the muscles; having or suggesting great physical power or force
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
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
amputate	v: to cut off a part of the body, especially by surgery
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
impart	v: to expose or inform; to provide a portion of
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
illuminate	v: to light something or to make something lighter or brighter; to make something free from confusion or ambiguity
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
bearing	n: the way in which one comports oneself; a posture or stance, especially one indicative of confidence or authority; the horizontal direction or position of a place, object, or person relative to another
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner