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Word	Meaning	Advanced
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
beloved	adj: loved very much
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
muffle	v: to wrap or cover something to deaden sound or prevent others from hearing it; to suppress or soften the sound of something; to decrease the intensity or impact of something
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
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
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
workout	n: a session of physical exercise or training
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
typography	n: the art or process of printing with type; the design, layout, and arrangement of printed material, including text and images
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
frequent	adj: happening constantly
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
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
heresy	n: an opinion or belief that goes against the traditional or generally accepted view, especially in religion
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
measurable	adj: able to be measured, quantified, or assessed in some way
ethereal	adj: delicate, light, and airy; extremely refined or subtle; heavenly or spiritual
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
diagram	n: a simplified illustration of the appearance, structure, or workings of something
imaginative	adj: having or showing new and creative ideas
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
rotate	v: to turn around a central point or axis; to move in a circular path around something
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
innate	adj: existing naturally or from birth; inherent or inborn; not acquired or learned through experience
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
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
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
freehand	adj: done or created without the use of aids, tools, or guidelines; drawn, sketched, or created by hand without the use of stencils or other mechanical methods
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
highbrow	adj: relating to or appealing to people who are highly educated or intellectual; involving or interested in serious artistic or cultural ideas
baroque	adj: of or relating to an ornate and elaborate style of art, architecture, and music that flourished in Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries; characterized by a sense of grandeur and drama
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
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
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
macaroni	n: a type of pasta in the form of small tubes often served with a cheese sauce; a popular dish in the United States, particularly in the form of mac and cheese
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
tinfoil	n: metal made into very thin sheets that is used mainly for wrapping something such as food
impetus	n: a force, motivation, or stimulus that causes something to happen or be done; the driving force behind a particular action or change
inquire	v: to ask for information about something or from someone; to investigate or look into a matter to gain clarification or understanding
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
peacock	n: a large, colorful, and majestic bird of the pheasant family
grandeur	n: the quality of being impressive or magnificent in appearance, size, or scope; the state of being majestic, impressive, or awe-inspiring
writ	n: a written legal order or command
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
literature	n: written works, such as novels, plays, poems, or short stories that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value
mystification	n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
ornamental	adj: describing something that is intended to be decorative or add beauty; serving as a decoration or adornment
graphics	n: images, designs, or drawings used in websites, books, magazines, etc.
detract	v: to diminish the value or worth of a quality or performance
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
intermission	n: a break or pause in performance, play, or event
valentine	n: a person who is loved or dearly admired; a card or message, typically anonymous, sent on Valentine’s Day (February 14th) to a person one loves or is attracted to; (uppercase “Valentine”) a priest in Rome who was martyred around AD 269
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
piecemeal	adv: gradually or in small increments, usually referring to a process or action that is done in stages or bit by bit; (adjective) consisting of many small parts or pieces; done gradually or bit by bit
conceptual	adj: related to or founded on ideas, principles
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
assure	v: to give confidence or reassurance to someone; to convince or guarantee someone that something will happen or that something is true
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
endear	v: to make someone loved or appreciated or to cause someone to feel fondness or affection for someone or something
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
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
catching	adj: attracting attention or interest; likely to be noticed or remembered; appealing or compelling
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
flit	v: to move quickly and lightly from place to place, often without purpose or direction; to flutter or dart quickly, like a bird or insect
dart	n: a small narrow pointed object, sometimes with feathers to help it fly, that is thrown or shot; (verb) to move along rapidly and lightly
disconcert	v: to cause confusion, uncertainty, or embarrassment in someone; to make someone feel uneasy or uncertain
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
blush	v: to become red in the face from embarrassment, shame, or modesty
self-doubt	n: lack of confidence in one’s abilities or oneself
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
solicit	v: to ask for something, especially in an urgent or pleading manner; to seek something through entreaty
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
sway	v: to move back and forth or side to side gently, often in response to external factors such as wind or water; to influence or persuade someone to do something; to control or dominate something
worthwhile	adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
big-picture	adj: relating to or considering the overall perspective or larger context of a situation or issue; (noun) the overall or general significance or importance of something
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
landfill	n: a site for the disposal of waste materials
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
intriguing	adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating
seed	n: a small, hard, often round, a reproductive structure that contains a plant’s genetic material and is capable of growing into a new plant
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
populace	n: the general public; the common people of a community or society; the population at large
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
pollinate	v: to transfer pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part, thereby fertilizing the plant and allowing it to produce fruit or seeds; to spread or disseminate an idea or influence to others
playwright	n: a person who writes plays
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
babysitter	n: a person hired to look after a child or children while the parents are away or occupied; someone who provides temporary care and supervision for children in the absence of their parents or guardians
quantify	v: to express or measure something in numerical terms
undervalue	v: to assign too low a value to something
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
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
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things