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Word	Meaning	Advanced
recycle	v: to sort and collect things to process them and produce valuable materials that can be used again
mulch	n: a protective covering, often made of organic materials such as wood chips, straw, or leaves, applied to the soil around plants to suppress weed growth, retain moisture, and provide insulation
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
transom	n: a horizontal crosspiece or bar, often made of wood or metal, placed above a door or window, serving as a supporting or decorative element, or providing additional ventilation or light
turret	n: a small tower or tall structure, often found on the corner of a building, typically used for defensive purposes; a rotating armored structure on a military vehicle or ship for mounting weapons
corbel	n: structural support or bracket that projects from a wall or other surface, often made of stone, wood, or metal, and used to support weight or provide architectural ornamentation
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
eyebrow	n: the hair arc over each eye in humans
antique	adj: very old and often valuable; from a bygone era
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
salvage	n: the act of saving or rescuing something from potential loss or destruction; the property or items that are saved or rescued in this way; (verb) to save, recover, or rescue something from a dangerous, damaged, or deteriorating situation
stove	n: a kitchen appliance consisting of a flat top, usually with heating elements, used for cooking food
staircase	n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
bulge	v: to protrude or extend outward
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
sag	v: to droop or hang down, especially due to a lack of support or the weight of something
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
chute	n: a steep, narrow slide or passage, often used for moving objects or people quickly and safely from a higher to a lower level; a channel or pathway that guides the flow of material, usually in a controlled manner
cast-iron	n: a strong, heavy, and durable metal or alloy that is used in various industrial applications, such as machinery, piping, and construction
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
gadget	n: a small tool or device that is useful for a particular job
stomp	v: to walk heavily and noisily, often with a rhythmical sound; to dance with a rhythmical step
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
bathtub	n: a large container, typically made of porcelain or acrylic, for holding water in which a person can bathe
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
rim	n: the edge of something in the shape of a more or less circular object
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
tub	n: a large, deep, round container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for washing or soaking things, especially clothes or a person’s body
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
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
faucet	n: a device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe
phallus	n: a symbol or representation of the penis, typically depicted as an erect organ and often used to represent male sexuality, virility, or power
takeoff	n: a departure, especially of airplanes; the initial ascent of an airplane as it becomes airborne
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
unmistakable	adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand
barley	n: a type of cereal grain that is used for food, either in the form of whole grains, flour, or malt
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
eaves	n: the overhanging lower edge of a roof, usually projecting beyond the walls of a building
dentil	n: a small, rectangular block or ornament resembling teeth, typically used in classical architecture as a decorative element in a cornice or frieze
underneath	adv: under or below something else
enlarge	v: to make something bigger or larger; to become bigger or larger
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
woodwork	n: the craft or activity of working with wood to create structures or objects; the inner workings or background details of a situation or event that were previously unknown or hidden
bull	n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing
shower	n: a brief period of rain; a device that emits a spray of water for washing oneself; a party or celebration in which gifts are given to someone, often in anticipation of a major life event such as a wedding or the birth of a child
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
simulate	v: to make a pretense of someone’s behavior or looks; to reproduce something that exists in real life using computers, models, etc., usually for study or training purposes
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
lumpy	adj: having many small bumps, irregularities, or unevenness; forming or consisting of small lumps
dispatch	v: to send someone or something somewhere for a particular purpose; to send a message or piece of information
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
foyer	n: an entrance hall or lobby, usually located at the front of a building or before the main room or area; a space for people to gather or wait before an event
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
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
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
consistency	n: the quality of acting or being done in the same way over time; the quality of not containing any logical contradictions
apperception	n: the process of understanding and interpreting new experiences about past experiences and knowledge; the conscious perception and comprehension of sensory information
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
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
tally	n: a record or count of a particular thing often used to keep track of scores, votes, or numbers
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
disorient	v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
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
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
pane	n: a single sheet of glass in a window or door, a separate section or compartment within a window or door frame, or a panel or division in a divided window or door
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
rattle	v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds
unity	n: the condition of being together or in agreement
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
shard	n: a small, sharp piece of something that has been broken, especially a material like glass, pottery, or metal
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
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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
crisp	adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating
premeditated	adj: planned or considered in advance; done with deliberate intention or forethought; prepared or arranged in advance
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
texture	n: the feel or appearance of a surface or substance
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
personality	n: a person’s distinct combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define them as an individual and set them apart from others
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
micrometer	n: a tool for measuring small distances or dimensions, typically accurate to within one-thousandth of a millimeter
predicate	n: a statement or assertion about something, especially a statement in logic or grammar; (verb) to base or found on a particular fact or assumption
plumb	v: to examine something closely or carefully; to measure the depth of water, a pipe, or a hole, by means of a plumb line or similar device; to explore or understand something completely or fully
blemish	n: a mark or imperfection that detracts from the appearance of something, typically a person’s skin or features; (verb) to spoil, mar, or damage the appearance or quality of something
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
dumpster	n: a large, commercial trash receptacle designed to be emptied mechanically by a garbage truck
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
arguably	adv: used when expressing an opinion or idea that you believe can be proven true
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
humanistic	adj: relating to or emphasizing the value, dignity, and agency of human beings, as opposed to the supernatural, divine, or animal; marked by human ideals and interests
gizmo	n: a small gadget or mechanical device, particularly one that is difficult to name or describe
contraption	n: a machine or device that is made up of a combination of interconnected parts and often appears complicated or unusual
standardize	v: to make uniform or consistent in form, quality, or performance; to establish or implement a standard or standardization process
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
warp	v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
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
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
foreman	n: a person in charge of a group of workers, typically in a factory, construction site, or other industrial settings; a juror who presides over jury deliberations and speaks for the group in court
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
hire	v: to give somebody a job
trash	n: discarded material, refuse, or waste
heap	n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
superintendent	n: a person who is responsible for the management or supervision of a particular organization, institution, or system, especially in an educational or public service context
kudos	n: praise, honor, or recognition for an achievement or accomplishment
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
tulle	n: a lightweight, fine netting fabric often used for bridal veils, dresses, and dance costumes
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
noggin	n: informal term for the human head; a small amount, portion, or quantity of something, especially used for alcoholic drink
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
blight	v: to have a detrimental effect on something, typically causing it to deteriorate or fail; (noun) any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
chattel	n: personal property, especially that which is movable and not fixed to land
mortgage	n: a loan secured by the collateral of a specific property, such as a house, that is repaid over a set period of time with interest; the legal agreement governing this loan
instantly	adv: immediately
depreciate	v: to decrease in value or worth over time; to become less valuable or less esteemed over time
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
formaldehyde	n: a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong, pungent smell used as a preservative and in the manufacture of various products
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
buyer	n: a person or organization that purchases or acquires goods, property, or services from a seller or vendor
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
tradesman	n: a person who works in a trade or commerce, such as a craftsman, merchant, or vendor
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
inspector	n: a person whose job is to inspect, examine, or investigate something, often on behalf of an organization or official body
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
woo	v: to seek the affection or favor of someone; to court or pursue someone romantically or with flattery
carbon	n: a chemical element that can be found in pure form as diamond or graphite, and it is also an essential part of coal and oil and is found in all plants and animals
prune	n: a dried plum that has a black, wrinkled appearance; (verb) to cut off branches from a tree, bush, or plant, especially to encourage growth
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
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
swill	v: to drink or consume something greedily or excessively; to dispose of liquid waste or refuse by flushing it away or feeding it to animals
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
nothingness	n: a state or situation where nothing exists
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
backhoe	n: a large mechanical digging machine with a shovel-like scoop on the front and a digging arm on the back, used for excavating and moving large amounts of soil and debris
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
napkin	n: a small piece of cloth or paper used for wiping one’s mouth and hands while eating; a decorative cloth placed on a table for formal occasions
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
sauce	n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
subdivision	n: a smaller part of something that is divided into such parts
formal	adj: following established, public, or official forms and conventions, often in a serious or somber manner
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
gregarious	adj: fond of company; sociable; living in groups or communities
wildebeest	n: (also “gnu”) a large African antelope with a broad muzzle and curved horns, known for its annual migration
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
stride	v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
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
mating	n: the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
vanity	n: excessive pride in or admiration of one’s appearance or achievements
shove	v: to push someone or something in a rough way
vain	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
primal	adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
seminal	adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system
darn	v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
whopping	adj: extremely large, impressive, or noteworthy; it can also be used to describe a surprise or shock
humiliate	v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
moron	n: (offensive and derogatory term) a person who is considered very foolish, stupid, or lacking intelligence or common sense
contractor	n: a person or company that enters into a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a specific task or service
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
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
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
sprawl	v: to sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
ammunition	n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
crisscross	v: to move or make lines that intersect or cross each other in a pattern resembling a series of X’s
bandana	n: a large square or triangular piece of fabric, often patterned, that is worn around the head or neck as a fashionable accessory or for practical purposes such as protecting the face from dust or sweat
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion