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Word	Meaning	Advanced
unconventional	adj: not following traditional or commonly accepted beliefs, practices, or customs; not conforming to established norms or standards
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
awkwardly	adv: in a manner that lacks grace or fluidity; in a manner that is uncomfortable or difficult to perform
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
cutoff	n: a point or level beyond which something will not be tolerated or allowed; the act of stopping or interrupting the supply of something
pajama	n: a pair of loose pants with a matching top, worn for sleeping or lounging
balloon	n: a small bag made of thin rubber or other light material that can be inflated with air or gas, used as a toy or as a decoration; (verb) to become inflated
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
watercolor	n: a painting method in which pigments are mixed with water and a binder and then applied to paper or another support
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
drawing	n: the act of making a picture with a pencil, pen, or other instruments on paper, cardboard, or other material
insect	n: any small creature that has six legs and a body divided into three sections
pasty	n: a type of baked pastry that typically consists of a filling of meat, vegetables, or other ingredients, enclosed in a pastry shell; (adjective) pale, lacking in color, or dull
stub	n: a short piece of something, especially a cigarette, pencil, etc., that is left after the main part has been used
rust	n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
writ	n: a written legal order or command
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
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
gutter	n: a channel along the edge of a road or structure for carrying away rainwater
tattered	adj: worn, torn, or ragged in appearance or condition, usually as a result of long use or hard wear; frayed or falling apart
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
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
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
footprint	n: a mark of a foot, shoe, or animal’s foot left on a surface
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
occurrence	n: an event, incident, or happening; something that happens or takes place
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
diameter	n: the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
locally	adv: in or to a specific or limited area or region; focused or restricted to a particular locality or community
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
montage	n: a sequence of images, sounds, or clips that are combined to convey a particular message or emotion
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
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
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
butterfly	n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
limestone	n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
python	n: a nonvenomous snake found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for its ability to squeeze and suffocate its prey before swallowing it whole; a high-level programming language used for various purposes, often in scientific computing and data analysis
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
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
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
snowy	adj: characterized by or covered in snow; consisting of or producing snow; often used to describe wintry landscapes or weather conditions
flutter	v: to wave or flap quickly and lightly; (noun) the act of moving back and forth
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
diagonally	adv: in an oblique or slanted direction or manner; at an angle between horizontal and vertical
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
skinny	adj: having a very thin or slim body; referring to clothing that is tightly fitting and reveals the shape of the body; referring to information or details that are kept secret or confidential
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
methamphetamine	n: (commonly known as “meth” or “crystal meth”) a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
sassy	adj: rude and showing a lack of respect; energetic, bold, and full of spirit
wig	n: a head covering made of synthetic or real hair worn for a variety of reasons, including as a fashion accessory, to conceal hair loss or baldness, or as part of a costume
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
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
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
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
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
outermost	adj: farthest from the center or the inside; located on or relating to the outer part or surface of something
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
bowhead	n: a large, baleen whale species typically found in Arctic and subarctic regions, known for its distinctive, arched upper jaw
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
springtime	n: the season of the year between winter and summer, typically associated with the blooming of flowers, growth of plants, and milder weather
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
harpoon	n: a spear-like weapon used for fishing or hunting sea creatures such as whales or sharks; a sharp tool used for piercing or impaling something; (verb) to hunt or capture a fish or other sea creature using a spear-like instrument called a harpoon
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
interval	n: a period between two events or times; a short break or pause
tripod	n: a three-legged stand, typically one with a platform for a camera or other equipment
adrenaline	n: (also “epinephrine”) a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
frequency	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
heartbeat	n: the regular movement or sound of the heart as it sends blood around the body; an animating or vital unifying force
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
accustomed	adj: familiar with; used to; in the habit of; having become habituated to something, often a behavior or situation
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
omniscient	adj: having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
intersect	v: to meet or cross one another
touching	adj: evoking an emotional response; causing feelings of sympathy, tenderness, or compassion; having a poignant or emotional impact
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
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
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
signify	v: to indicate, represent, or communicate something, especially an idea or concept, often through a symbol, gesture, or word
wallpaper	n: a decorative paper or fabric that is applied to walls or ceilings to enhance their appearance; a digital image used as a background on a computer screen
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
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
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
chronological	adj: arranged in the order in which events occurred
playful	adj: having a lighthearted, mischievous, or fun-loving nature; displaying a sense of enjoyment or amusement; characterized by a desire for entertainment or play
heading	n: a title, caption, or heading that introduces or summarizes the content of a written or printed document; the direction or course in which something is moving or heading
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
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
reminiscent	adj: making you remember someone or something; relating to the recall of personal interests
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
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
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
whittle	v: to carve or cut away small pieces of wood, stone, or other materials with a knife or other sharp tool; to gradually reduce or diminish something
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
carcass	n: the dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed for food
chainsaw	n: a mechanical saw with a rotating chain, typically used for cutting down trees or other large objects
entirely	adv: completely
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
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
blubber	v: to speak or cry in a way that is noisy, emotional, and often difficult to understand; to sob or weep uncontrollably; (noun) a thick layer of fat that lies under the skin of marine mammals such as whales, seals, and walruses
baleen	n: whalebone, or a flexible material made from keratin that is used by whales (and some other animals) to filter krill and other small organisms from seawater
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
nestle	v: to settle comfortably or cozily into a place
wacky	adj: funny in a slightly odd, peculiar, irregular way
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
materialistic	adj: concerned primarily with material possessions rather than spiritual or intellectual values; adhering to a philosophy that places a high value on material goods or wealth
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
inflate	v: to fill something with air or gas so that it becomes bigger and rounder
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
chaff	n: the husks or straw-like material that surrounds the grain seeds, often separated during the threshing process; worthless or useless parts or things; (verb) to tease them in a good-natured way
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
engrave	v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner
quarry	n: a place where a stone or other materials are extracted from the ground; an animal or a person that is the target of hunting
sunlight	n: the light emitted by the sun; the rays of the sun
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
monastery	n: a building or complex of buildings in which members of a male religious community, called monks, live and worship
mole	n: small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet; a spy who works against enemy espionage; a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
careen	v: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a particular direction
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
itinerant	adj: traveling from place to place; moving from place to place
brandish	v: to wave or display something, typically a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive manner; to exhibit something with pride or enthusiasm
good-natured	adj: having a pleasant, friendly, and kind disposition; characterized by a positive and easygoing temperament; willing to be cooperative and understanding
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
sugary	adj: having the taste, texture, or appearance of sugar; excessively sweet or cloying; overly sentimental or flattering in a way that seems insincere
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
saliva	n: the clear liquid that is secreted into the mouth by glands in the walls of the mouth and throat, helping to lubricate food during chewing and digestion
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
touchy	adj: easily offended or upset, or sensitive
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
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
asphalt	n: a black, sticky substance that is used to surface roads, roofs, and other structures made from a mixture of sand, gravel, and a petroleum-based material called bitumen
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
orangutan	n: a large long-armed ape with red-brown hair that lives in Borneo and Sumatra and has arboreal habits
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
betel	n: a type of tropical vine (Piper betle) native to Southeast Asia, whose leaves are commonly chewed, often in combination with areca nut and slaked lime, to produce a mild stimulant effect and to cleanse the mouth
nun	n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
nunnery	n: a convent or house of nuns; a community of women who have dedicated themselves to religious life and live together under vows
impermanent	adj: not lasting or enduring; temporary, transitory, or fleeting
hermitage	n: a secluded place where a hermit or recluse lives; a retreat or refuge from the outside world
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
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.
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
inflated	adj: swollen or blown up, especially with air or gas; excessively or unreasonably high
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads