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Word	Meaning	Advanced
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
intangible	n: not having physical form or substance; difficult to touch or grasp
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
badge	n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations
subjective	adj: based on a personal perspective or feeling rather than an unbiased or objective view; influenced by personal opinions, interpretations, or feelings
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
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
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
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
picky	adj: overly particular or selective, especially about food or other consumable goods; difficult to please or satisfy because of one’s specific tastes or preferences
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
hedonic	adj: characterized by, relating to, or focused on pleasure, enjoyment, or the pursuit of gratification; referring to the pursuit of happiness or avoidance of pain as the chief motivator of human action
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
railway	n: a transportation system consisting of tracks and trains, usually used for the transportation of goods or passengers over long distances
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
chateau	n: a large country house or castle in France, especially one that is the residence of a noble or titled person
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
placebo	n: harmless substance, especially given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
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
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
unwarranted	adj: without justification or valid reason; not supported by evidence, logic, or authority
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
tinker	v: to make repairs, adjustments, or improvements to something, especially in an experimental or makeshift way
tedious	adj: tiresome or boring because of being repetitive, dull, or too long; causing mental or physical fatigue due to its unrelenting nature
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
carbohydrate	n: (also carb) any of a class of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose and are a principal source of energy in the diet of animals
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
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
compulsory	adj: required or mandatory, often due to legal or institutional regulations or expectations; obligatory
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
discourage	v: to make someone lose confidence, enthusiasm, or less willing to do something
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
modernize	v: to bring up to date or make contemporary in style or function; to bring modern methods or resources into an existing organization or system
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
kickback	n: a sum of money or other payment made illegally or unlawfully to someone as a reward for facilitating or promoting a particular transaction or arrangement, especially a bribe or commission; a sudden reaction or backward motion caused by a force
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
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
lateral	adj: relating to or situated on the side; moving or extending sideways; involving or relating to the transfer of information or responsibilities between individuals or departments within an organization
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
molest	v: to harass, bother, or annoy someone, often sexually; to touch or handle someone in an unwelcome or inappropriate way
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
vendor	n: a person or company that sells goods or services
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
detriment	n: something that causes harm, injury, or damage
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
compulsion	n: an irresistible urge or impulse to do something, often resulting from internal or external pressures or forces of habit
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
frown	v: to make an angry or severe expression by bringing your eyebrows together to indicate disapproval, displeasure, or concentration
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
baffle	v: to bewilder or perplex someone completely and to be unable to understand or explain something
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
aversion	n: a strong dislike or reluctance towards something or someone; a feeling of extreme distaste or aversion towards something or someone unpleasant
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
replace	v: to take the place of something
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
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
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
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
gab	v: to talk or chat informally and at length, often in a relaxed or gossipy manner; to engage in idle or frivolous conversation; (noun) casual conversation or idle chatter
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
intrinsic	adj: belonging naturally; essential
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
classless	adj: lacking in social or economic classes; not differentiated by social status, rank, or privilege
minimalist	adj: characterized by a design or style which uses only a few simple elements or features; using the smallest amount possible to achieve a desired effect
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
prohibition	n: the act of not allowing something, or an order that does so, especially by law or authority
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
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
incur	v: to suffer from something, usually something negative, such as a loss, cost, or financial burden; to become subject to something as a result of one’s actions or conduct
displeasure	n: the state of being annoyed or unhappy with someone or something
egalitarian	adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
denim	n: a sturdy cotton fabric, typically blue or black, used for making jeans or other clothing
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
bum	n: a person who is homeless or lives in poverty; a lazy, shiftless, or worthless person; a beggar; a person who spends time doing nothing productive
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
patent	n: a legal document that grants an inventor exclusive rights to their invention for a certain period of time; the invention or process for which a patent has been granted
veer	v: to change direction suddenly or sharply; to turn or swerve from one course or direction to another
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
variegated	adj: having marks, colors, or patterns of different types or shades; diverse or varied in appearance
ecosystem	n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
pathetic	adj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
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
generate	v: to produce or create something; to make offspring by reproduction
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
mashup	n: a combination or fusion of different elements, often referring to the blending or remixing of different songs, video clips, or other media forms
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
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
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
portable	adj: easily moved or carried; able to be transported from one location to another
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
persuasive	adj: tending to make you want to do or believe a particular thing; convincing
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
timely	adj: happening at best possible time
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
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
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
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
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
consumerism	n: a cultural and economic ideology that places a high value on the consumption and acquisition of goods and services, often associating personal identity or success with material possessions
needless	adj: describing something unnecessary, pointless, or superfluous and could be avoided without any harm or adverse consequences
postpone	v: to delay or reschedule something to a later time or date
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
cereal	n: a type of grain used for food, such as wheat, oats, or corn that is typically ground into flour, cooked into porridge, or used to make breakfast cereals
peculiar	adj: odd and uncommon, sometimes in an unpleasant way
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
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
buzzer	n: a device that produces a rapid, high-pitched sound or noise, often used to signal something or draw attention to something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
photon	n: a unit or quantum of electromagnetic energy, typically regarded as a particle that is the basic constituent of all light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
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
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
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
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
unsurprising	adj: not surprising, and what was expected; able to be predicted
resent	v: to feel anger, bitterness, or indignation towards someone or something as a result of unfair treatment or perceived injustice; to harbor negative feelings towards someone or something
intrusion	n: the act of entering a place or situation where one is not welcome or invited; the action or process of forcing a body of molten rock between or through existing formations without reaching the surface
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
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
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
knowledgeable	adj: having or showing extensive knowledge, expertise, or understanding of a particular subject or field
correlation	n: a statistical relationship between two variables in which one variable is affected by the other; a reciprocal relation between two or more facts, numbers, etc.
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
hysterical	adj: marked by or in a state of excessive or uncontrollable emotion
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
agon	n: a contest or competition, typically one in which participants exert themselves physically or mentally to achieve victory or surpass others
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
third-party	n: a person or organization that is not directly involved in a particular situation or transaction but has some interest in or influence over it; a neutral or impartial mediator who can help resolve disputes or differences between two parties
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
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
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
perish	v: to die or cease to exist; to suffer complete ruin or destruction; to decay or deteriorate
discount	n: a reduction in the original price of an item, product, or service; a deduction from the usual cost or value of something; (verb) to disregard or minimize the importance of something; to offer a lower price for a product or service than its original price