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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
simplicity | n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do | |
simple-minded | adj: tending to see things straightforwardly or naively; lacking mental complexity or sophistication | |
yell | v: to shout in a sudden and loud way | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
fabulous | adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories | |
daydreaming | n: the act of thinking about something that you would prefer to be doing or have happened to you | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
poetry | n: poems in general as a genre of literature | |
knit | v: to make a garment or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles or a machine | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
feminist | adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women | |
wretchedness | n: the state of being miserable, unhappy, or distressed; the quality of being unfortunate or deeply distressed | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
prose | n: a type of written or spoken language that is not organized in verse or rhyme | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
editorial | adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
sheer | adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent | |
ignorance | n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact | |
studio | n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company | |
premise | n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn | |
stymie | v: to obstruct, hinder, or prevent something from succeeding or happening; to present an obstacle or impediment to progress or achievement | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
absurd | adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical | |
collective | adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
humorous | adj: characterized by humor; funny, amusing, or entertaining; causing laughter or mirth | |
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. | |
succeed | v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor | |
normally | adv: usually; under normal conditions | |
humor | n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body | |
elegance | n: the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner | |
humanity | n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc. | |
impersonal | adj: lacking personal warmth or feeling; not influenced by personal feelings or individual characteristics; relating to an object or concept rather than a specific person | |
packaging | n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
crank | n: a mechanical device that converts rotary motion into linear motion or vice versa; an eccentric or unpredictable person | |
transition | n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another | |
forth | adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open | |
immature | adj: not fully developed or grown; not fully mature | |
confer | v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something | |
drawing | n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material | |
gorgeous | adj: wonderful and attractive | |
doodle | v: to draw or scribble absentmindedly or idly; to make aimless marks or designs | |
comprehension | n: the ability to understand or grasp the meaning of something, especially through knowledge or experience | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
condense | v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated | |
edit | v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it | |
whimsical | adj: unusual and not severe in a way that might be funny or annoying; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason | |
background | n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem | |
dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
scare | v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
fantastic | adj: extremely good; excellent | |
gown | n: a long, flowing garment worn on formal occasions, especially by women | |
alphabet | n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | |
utter | adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice | |
tribe | n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities | |
insult | n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely | |
Alzheimer | n: a neurodegenerative disease that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral issues; is the most common cause of dementia in older adults | |
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 | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
element | n: a fundamental or essential part of something | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
flunk | v: to fail a test, examination, or course; to perform poorly or not meet the required standard | |
amazing | adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
estate | n: a large piece of land with an impressive house on it, often owned by a wealthy family; all of a person’s possessions and assets at the time of their death; an area of land considered as a unit in terms of ownership, use or taxation | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
wasp | n: a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, typically feeding on nectar and known for its aggressive behavior towards other insects and animals | |
mess | n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy | |
grammar | n: the set of structural constraints on speakers’ or writers’ composition of clauses, phrases, and words | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
sand | n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action | |
stain | v: to discolor, defile, or tarnish something; (noun) a discoloration or dirty mark on a surface that is difficult to remove | |
understatement | n: an expression that describes something as less important or serious than it really is | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
theme | n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation | |
obscure | adj: not well known to many people | |
tongue | n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language | |
paralyze | v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel | |
loathe | v: to feel strong hatred or disgust for someone or something; to be unwilling or reluctant to do something | |
singe | v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake | |
adore | v: to have a deep love and admiration for someone or something; to regard with great affection and reverence | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
amateur | adj: engaging in an activity or pursuing a particular interest without professional knowledge, training, or experience; non-professional | |
professional | adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful | |
clatter | v: to make a loud, rattling sound, often produced by objects repeatedly striking or colliding with each other; to create a noisy, chaotic disturbance | |
slink | v: to move quietly and sneakily, especially to avoid being noticed or to do something secret or sneaky | |
suppose | v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible | |
phenomenally | adv: extremely or exceptionally, especially in a way that is surprising | |
op-ed | adj: denoting or relating to a piece of writing or article that expresses the author’s opinion or point of view on a particular topic, usually published in a newspaper or magazine on the page opposite the editorial page | |
column | n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument | |
uncertain | adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
probable | adj: likely to happen or likely to be true | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
unlimited | adj: without any limits or restrictions | |
timid | adj: showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened, shy, or hesitant in the face of danger or potential risk | |
hapless | adj: having no luck; unfortunate | |
dodo | n: a flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, characterized by its stout body, small wings, and hooked beak; an extinct bird species that was last seen in the late 17th century | |
extinct | adj: no longer in existence | |
rational | adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking | |
explanation | n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear | |
eudaimonia | n: a state of happiness, prosperity, and well-being, often considered to be the ultimate goal in ancient greek philosophy | |
hygiene | n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness | |
horrible | adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust | |
electrical | adj: relating to electricity | |
rump | n: the hindquarters of an animal or the lower part of a person’s torso; (of politics) the most conservative faction of a party | |
decrepit | adj: weakened or worn out by old age, illness, or hard use; in a state of disrepair and likely to collapse or break down | |
palace | n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc. | |
paranoid | adj: unreasonably or obsessively believing that other people do not like you or want to harm you | |
chart | n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea | |
smack | v: to hit something or someone with force, often making a loud noise; to deliver a sharp criticism or rebuke | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
displacement | n: the act of forcing someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation | |
pogrom | n: an organized massacre or persecution of a minority group, especially Jews | |
shack | n: a small, often rundown dwelling or house, typically one that is poorly constructed or maintained | |
woods | n: a dense area of trees and shrubs, typically forming a forest or woodland; a place of natural beauty and tranquility; a golf club used for hitting long shots, also known as a driver | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
whatsoever | adv: not at all; no matter what | |
banish | v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently | |
miracle | n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God | |
lexicon | n: all the words and phrases of a particular language or branch of knowledge, such as nautical or medical | |
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 | |
impossibility | n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done | |
conjure | v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination | |
refreshing | adj: providing a sense of renewal, revitalization, or invigoration; pleasantly rejuvenating or reenergizing; offering relief or respite from fatigue or monotony | |
caption | n: a title or brief explanation accompanying a photograph, illustration, or other images; a heading or inscription for a chapter, section, or document | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
anguish | n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony | |
console | v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone; (noun) a type of table that is meant to be displayed against a wall; a control panel or unit that houses the controls for a particular piece of equipment | |
staircase | n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
quote | v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services | |
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 | |
devotion | n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something | |
genius | n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality | |
destine | v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome | |
extinction | n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth | |
tap | v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc. | |
miserable | adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering | |
kitty | n: a sum of money or a collection of funds that is pooled together by a group of people for a specific purpose, usually for a common expense, such as a shared meal, gambling, or other group activities | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
moss | n: a small, soft plant that grows in a low, compact layer, often on the ground or on rocks | |
dated | adj: having a style or quality that is no longer fashionable or relevant; old-fashioned; belonging to a particular time period in the past | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
cemetery | n: a burial ground or graveyard; a place where dead bodies are buried | |
absolute | adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible | |
icing | n: a sweet, often sugary, mixture used to cover or decorate cakes, pastries, or desserts; a thin layer of ice formed on a surface, often caused by freezing rain or excessive condensation | |
mausoleum | n: a large tomb or memorial building housing a burial chamber, typically above ground | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
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 | |
packet | n: a small container or envelope that holds one or more items typically used for storing or transporting items like food, medicine, or marketing materials | |
bagel | n: a type of bread product that is typically round, dense, and chewy with a hole in the center, often topped with seeds or spices | |
supple | adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas | |
salesperson | n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers | |
alike | adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance | |
contest | n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals | |
sew | v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle | |
cantata | n: a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically including solos, choruses, and recitatives | |
utterly | adv: completely or absolutely | |
discuss | v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic |