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Word	Meaning	Advanced
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
bearing	n: the way in which one comports oneself; a posture or stance, especially one indicative of confidence or authority; the horizontal direction or position of a place, object, or person relative to another
writ	n: a written legal order or command
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
confinement	n: the act of confining or limiting movement, often by keeping someone in a specific place or within a specific area; a state of being physically or emotionally restricted or limited
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
collegiate	adj: relating to or characteristic of a college or university; appropriate for or intended for college students or a college-educated audience
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
plumber	n: a person who installs and repairs the pipes and fixtures of a water supply, heating system, or drainage system
silent	adj: without any or little sound
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
spat	n: a minor quarrel or dispute, often one that is short-lived or insignificant; a sudden burst of activity or energy; a young oyster, clam, or other bivalves that has recently attached itself to a surface in its natural habitat
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
going-away	n: an event or party held to commemorate someone’s departure or relocation, typically from a job, school, or community
luncheon	n: a formal midday meal or banquet, typically one held in honor of a person or occasion
coworker	n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
toddler	n: a young child who has recently learned to walk
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
hush	v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
tug	v: to pull something quickly and hard, often several times
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
apology	n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
polo	n: a sport played on horseback in which two teams try to hit a ball through a goal using long-handled mallets
choppy	adj: having a rough, uneven, or irregular motion or flow; characterized by short or sudden movements or changes in direction
crumple	v: to collapse or crumple into a disordered or wrinkled mass; to fall apart or lose strength suddenly; to become emotionally distressed or overwhelmed
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
mouthy	adj: someone who is excessively talkative or prone to speaking in a rude, disrespectful, or insolent way
cower	v: to crouch or curl up in fear or apprehension; to shrink or recoil from something threatening, usually physically or mentally
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
hijab	n: a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
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
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
eyeball	n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen
rectangular	adj: having four right angles and opposite sides that are equal in length
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
subsist	v: to support oneself or maintain one’s existence at a basic level; to survive or continue to exist
parody	n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work
nursery	n: a place where babies and young children are cared for while their parents are at work; a place where plants are grown and nurtured, especially for commercial purposes
rhyme	n: a word or phrase that has the same last sound as another word or phrase, often used in poetry and songwriting
wool	n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
paycheck	n: a check issued to an employee as payment for work or services rendered; the amount of money received in this check
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
tablecloth	n: a cloth used to cover a table, especially for protection or decoration
laminate	n: a material made by bonding together two or more layers of different materials, often used in furniture or flooring
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
jerk	v: to make a sudden, sharp movement, or cause something to do this
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
penchant	n: a strong and habitual liking or preference for something or someone
sushi	n: a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often combined with fish or vegetables and sometimes wrapped in seaweed
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
shove	v: to push someone or something in a rough way
confetti	n: small pieces of colored paper or other material that are thrown around on festive occasions, especially in celebration or as part of the decoration
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
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
sip	v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition