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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
emergence	n: the process or fact of coming into existence or becoming apparent
plume	n: a large feather or group of feathers worn as an ornament or a symbol of achievement or distinction, especially on a hat
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
apartment	n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping
miscalculation	n: a mistake in making a calculation or judgment that produces an incorrect result
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
carnage	n: the killing or slaughter of a large number of people, especially in a battle or war; a situation in which many people are killed or injured in a violent way
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
pentagon	n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
ruminate	v: to think deeply about something; to ponder
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
lively	adj: full of energy and activity; animated
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
writ	n: a written legal order or command
tavern	n: a public place where alcoholic drinks are served
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
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
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
bunker	n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
emergent	adj: starting to exist or view, or to become known
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
increasingly	adv: more and more
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
zeitgeist	n: the spirit or general outlook of a particular period of time, especially as it is reflected in the beliefs and attitudes of that time; the cultural, intellectual, or moral climate of a society or era
conjure	v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
belittle	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
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
interface	n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
shining	adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
physicist	n: a scientist who specializes in the field of physics
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
navel	n: the small depression or scar on the abdomen where the umbilical cord was attached at birth; the center or core of something
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
authorship	n: the fact or condition of being the person who wrote a particular work;
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
widget	n: a small device or component of a larger system or software that performs a specific function or provides information or control, often displayed on a computer screen or mobile device
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
authoritative	adj: having or showing knowledge, expertise, or power in a particular field or area; recognized as being accurate or reliable; commanding respect or obedience
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
limitation	n: a rule or act that restricts the scope of something
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
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
purposive	adj: done with a specific purpose or intention; intentional; deliberate
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
entirely	adv: completely
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
plumbing	n: the system of pipes, fittings, and fixtures that are used to distribute water and remove waste in a building or structure; the trade or profession of installing and maintaining such systems
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
bloodstream	n: the blood flowing through the body
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
mola	n: a large, flat, and colorful fish belonging to the ocean sunfish family, known for its distinctive rounded body shape and unique appearance
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
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
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
ascot	n: a wide, formal necktie that is typically worn by men, consisting of a wide band that is folded over and secured with a decorative pin or tie tack
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
bursty	adj: characterized by sudden or intermittent bursts or surges of activity or energy
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
emancipation	n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
syllable	n: a single unit of spoken language more significant than a phoneme containing a vowel sound and usually one or more consonants
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
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
syntax	n: the grammatical order or rule of words in a sentence
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
modem	n: a device that converts digital signals from a computer or other electronic device into analog signals that can be transmitted over telephone or cable lines and that converts incoming analog signals back into digital form for use by the computer or device
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
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
fiat	n: a formal authorization or order, typically given by a government, institution, or other authority figures; a decree or edict
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
mover	n: a person or company that specializes in moving goods or possessions from one location to another; a professional moving service or an individual who performs this task for friends, family members, or customers
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
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
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.