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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
vanity	n: excessive pride in or admiration of one’s appearance or achievements
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
ampersand	n: the symbol “&” used to represent the word “and” in written text or as a visual abbreviation
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
clown	n: a performer, typically in a circus, who wears distinctive makeup and costumes and plays practical jokes, and performs tricks or stunts to entertain audiences
auspicious	adj: a situation or event that is marked by potential success, favorable circumstances, or good fortune; a period that is believed to be a sign of favorable outcomes or prosperity
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
narration	n: the act or process of telling a story; the relating of a story or account
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
gestalt	n: a whole or complete entity that is made up of individual parts or elements, where the whole has qualities or characteristics that are more than the sum of its parts, often used in psychology to refer to the idea of perceiving patterns or wholes rather than isolated elements
snip	v: to trim or cut something, especially with scissors or shears; to remove a small part or piece from something with a quick cut or slice
passionate	adj: showing intense emotion or strong feeling; characterized by great enthusiasm or zeal; deeply committed to a cause or belief
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
hands-on	adj: actively involved, practical; having hands involved in the doing or making of something
iterate	v: to repeat or do something again, often to make improvements or correct errors; to go over or revisit something repeatedly; to restate or emphasize a point or idea
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
vernacular	n: a language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
pivot	n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances
lounge	n: a waiting room as in a hotel or airport
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
collector	n: a person who collects or gathers objects as a hobby or for personal interest; someone who accumulates or acquires a specific type of item
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
splint	n: a rigid or flexible device used to immobilize or support a broken or injured bone or joint, often made of wood, metal, or other sturdy materials and commonly used in first aid or medical settings
touched	adj: affected emotionally or mentally; moved; showing a slight change or alteration
dean	n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
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
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
endorse	v: to officially approve, support, or recommend someone or something
hearty	adj: characterized by vigor, strength, or robustness; showing warmth or enthusiasm of feeling; large and filling (referring to a meal or portions of food)
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
grid	n: a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines; a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
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
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
standpoint	n: a particular perspective or position from which something is viewed or considered; a point of view or opinion on a specific matter
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
interpersonal	adj: connected with relationships between people
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
guild	n: an organization or association of individuals in a particular trade, profession, or field formed for mutual aid and protection or for furthering their collective interests
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
reinterpretation	n: a new or different interpretation or explanation of something, especially a text or piece of artwork
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
plaque	n: a flat, often rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, inscribed or carved with commemorative text or designs and used as a decoration or award; a soft, sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth and can cause tooth decay
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
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
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
waterfall	n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock
tumble	v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
parisian	adj: of or from Paris, France; characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
conjunction	n: the state of being joined, united, or associated; a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, such as and, but, while
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
muse	n: a source of inspiration, particularly for creative endeavors such as writing or art; a mythical spirit thought to inspire poets and artists
bench	n: a long, flat surface, often elevated and supported by legs, used for sitting, working, or displaying objects; persons who administer justice
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
texture	n: the feel or appearance of a surface or substance
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
ceramics	n: objects made from materials such as clay that are hardened by heat, often to create functional or decorative items
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
silent	adj: without any or little sound
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
caste	n: a social class or group, typically determined by birth or occupation, that has a particular status in a society
glaze	v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup
thali	n: a large, round metal platter or tray used primarily in Indian cuisine, which holds several small bowls or dishes of different foods
brass	n: a metal alloy of copper and zinc; a yellowish color; a group of wind instruments made of brass
questionable	adj: doubtful or uncertain and may be open to question or criticism
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
parable	n: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority