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Word	Meaning	Advanced
abbey	n: a monastery or convent, especially for monks or nuns
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
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
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
sonic	adj: connected with the nature of sound, sound waves, or the speed
superstar	n: a very famous and successful performer or athlete
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
ensemble	n: a group of people who perform together, especially in music or theater; a coordinated or matching set of something
freeman	n: a person who is not a serf or enslaved person and has the right to hold property and vote
red-handed	adj: caught in the act of committing a crime or doing something wrong; (adverb) in the act of doing something wrong, usually something illegal, immoral, or deceitful
handyman	n: a person who is skilled at a variety of tasks related to home repair, maintenance, and improvement, typically performed on a part-time or freelance basis
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
callous	adj: insensitive and cruel to the suffering of others; having an emotionally hardened or unfeeling attitude; hardened or thickened, especially referring to skin or other tissue that has been subjected to repeated friction or irritation
displace	v: to force someone or something to leave their home or place of origin, especially as a result of conflict, natural disaster, or manipulation
mend	v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
floorboard	n: a long, thin plank of wood used to make a floor in a building, typically laid lengthwise, one overlapping the other
hustle	v: to cause someone to move quickly by pushing them in a rough, aggressive way
straw	n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc.
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
lottery	n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
sob	v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
truism	n: a statement or proposition that is true and does not require proof or elaboration; an overused or cliche expression that has become void of meaning
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
fearsome	adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
sundown	n: the time of day when the sun sets below the horizon; twilight; dusk