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Word	Meaning	Advanced
omnivore	n: a type of animal that eats both plants and animals as part of their diet; a metaphorical term used to describe a person who has wide-ranging interests or can appreciate and enjoy a variety of things
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
diva	n: a distinguished female singer or performer, often with a reputation for being difficult or demanding; a woman who is admired for her talent, beauty, or grace but who is also seen as arrogant or temperamental
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
concerto	n: a composition for one or more solo instruments and an orchestra, typically in three movements
symphony	n: a long musical composition in Western classical music for orchestra, usually with three or four main parts called movements
voracious	adj: having a very strong appetite or desire for something, especially for food or activity; extremely eager or enthusiastic for something
twilight	n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset
tetralogy	n: a series or group of four related literary or musical works, or a set of four related plays or novels; (of medical terminology) a group of four related symptoms or disorders that often occur together
devour	v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
ruling	n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
jazz	n: a type of music that originated in the African-American community in the United States and that is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a strong emphasis on self-expression
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
endangered	adj: at risk of extinction because it is facing significant threats
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
buyer	n: a person or organization that purchases or acquires goods, property, or services from a seller or vendor
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
competitor	n: a person who participates in a sporting contest; a person or organization that competes with others, particularly in business
leisure	n: the freedom provided by the absence of pressures or responsibilities
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
reminder	n: something that serves to jog or refresh one’s memory; a prompt or message that helps to recall or remember something
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
tailor	n: a person who makes, alters, or repairs clothing professionally, typically working in a tailor shop or boutique; (verb) to customize, modify, or adapt something to suit a particular purpose, need, or individual
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
personalize	v: to make something or an experience specific to an individual or group, often through adding personal details or tailoring it to their preferences or needs; to add personal details or information to something
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
attendant	n: a person who is employed to provide a service or perform tasks, often in a public place, such as a flight attendant, parking attendant, or hospital attendant
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
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
ballet	n: a type of performance dance that tells a dramatic story or expresses an idea with music but no talking or singing
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
seismic	adj: relating to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
decimate	v: to destroy a significant portion of something or reduce by ten percent; to cause extensive destruction or severe damage; to drastically reduce in size or number
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
saddle	n: a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal; (verb) to burden someone with responsibility or task
antiquated	adj: outdated or old-fashioned
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
reproduction	n: the process by which organisms create offspring; the production of something similar to an original work
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
ossify	v: to become hardened like bone; to become rigid, inflexible, or resistant to change
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
exorbitant	adj: excessively high or unreasonable, often referring to prices or fees
shudder	v: to tremble uncontrollably or convulsively, often due to fear, cold, or intense emotion; to recoil or react strongly to something unpleasant, disturbing, or shocking
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
brighten	v: to make or become lighter or more radiant in color or appearance; to become happier, livelier, or more cheerful; to enhance or improve the brightness or quality of something
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
spur	n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something
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
fractious	adj: irritable and prone to causing trouble or being difficult to control; unruly
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
self-doubt	n: lack of confidence in one’s abilities or oneself
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
intermediate	adj: situated between two locations, things, states, etc.; around the middle of a scale of evaluation
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
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
cam	n: a device or mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion or vice versa; a revolving cylinder with an irregular shape used in machinery to convert rotary motion into intermittent or reciprocating motion; an abbreviation for camera
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
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
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
participate	v: to take part in something
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
amateur	adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
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
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
formal	adj: following established, public, or official forms and conventions, often in a serious or somber manner
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
opulence	n: extreme wealth or luxuriousness; abundance, lavishness, or grandeur
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
entirety	n: the state of being complete or whole; the total extent or scope of something
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
short-sighted	adj: lacking foresight or consideration for future consequences; not planning or preparing adequately for something that will happen in the future
polarize	v: to cause or become divided into two contrasting or opposite groups, opinions, or positions; to create or intensify a sharp division or conflict
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
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
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
primarily	adv: mainly
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
frequent	adj: happening constantly
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
hermetic	adj: completely sealed or airtight, often used to describe a container or space; having a mysterious or hard-to-understand quality, often used to describe a text or idea that is difficult to interpret or decode
solely	adv: only; exclusively; entirely; without any others being involved or present
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
multigenerational	adj: involving or encompassing multiple generations, particularly within a family or community; relating to or affecting people of different age groups or life stages
genome	n: the complete set or sequence of genes of a human, animal, plant, or other living things
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
strand	n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
cornerstone	n: a fundamental or essential element or component of something; a basis or foundation upon which something is built or developed
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
performer	n: a person who entertains an audience or group by presenting artistic or theatrical acts, such as an actor, musician, dancer, or singer
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
playwright	n: a person who writes plays
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
poise	n: a calm, confident, and graceful manner with control of your feelings or behavior
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
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
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
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
fallacy	n: a mistaken belief, idea, or argument that is not supported by facts or evidence; a deceptive or misleading statement or belief
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
uninformed	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject or issue; ignorant or unaware of the facts or details surrounding a situation
conscience	n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
bombardment	n: a continuous attack with bombs or other missiles
sensation	n: a feeling associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition; a general feeling of interest and excitement
digest	v: to transform food into absorbable substances; break down
regress	v: to move or develop backward; to return to an earlier or less advanced state or condition; to decline or deteriorate
onerous	adj: involving a great amount of effort, difficulty, or responsibility; burdensome or oppressive
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
ameliorate	v: to make something better or improve a situation; to lessen the severity or extent of something negative; to enhance or upgrade something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
thoughtful	adj: characterized by careful and considerate thinking; showing consideration for the feelings and needs of others; reflecting deep or serious thought
substantive	adj: having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or substantial; having a significant or worthwhile effect or influence
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
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
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
duke	n: a noble title given to the highest-ranking hereditary nobleman in certain countries; a male ruler of a particular region or territory; a leader or influential person in a specific field or profession
charitable	adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry