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Word	Meaning	Advanced
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
stockpile	n: a large quantity or reserve of goods or materials that are accumulated and stored for future use, often used for emergency or contingency purposes; (verb) to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, usually for future use or as a reserve
homemade	adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop
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
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
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.
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
far-reaching	adj: having a wide or significant impact or influence
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
dissatisfy	v: to fail to satisfy someone
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
allegiance	n: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty
confrontation	n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
makeshift	adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
barricade	n: a barrier, often improvised or temporary, used to block passage or protect against danger or attack
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
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
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
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
backdrop	n: a painted or photographed scene or setting that is used as a background for a stage, film, or other performance
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
maxim	n: a well-known phrase that expresses a general or fundamental truth, principle, or rule for behavior
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
bedeck	v: to adorn or decorate something or someone, often with numerous ornaments, jewels, or embellishments
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
decommission	v: to take a machine, building, weapon, or other equipment out of use or service, often permanently or due to age or disrepair
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
irregular	adj: not having an even or balanced shape or arrangement; contrary to the usual rule, accepted order, or what is expected
fatigue	n: a feeling of tiredness or weariness, especially as a result of physical or mental exertion; the reduction in the strength or efficiency of a material or structure due to repeated use or stress
trophy	n: an object or prize, such as a cup or plaque, awarded to the winner of a competition or contest
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
masculinity	n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, assertiveness, and so on; the state of being male or manly
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
analog	adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
handheld	adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go
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
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
silent	adj: without any or little sound
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
snipe	v: to make a sly or spiteful remark, often in a concealed or indirect way; to target someone with an unfair or unwarranted attack or criticism
reception	n: the act of receiving or the state of being received, especially warmly or kindly; a formal party of people
morgue	n: a place where dead bodies are kept, particularly in preparation for burial or identification by their relatives or authorities
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
pastel	n: a soft and pale shade of a color, often used in art or fashion design; a type of crayon or pencil made of powdered pigment and binder, used for drawing or coloring
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
carnation	n: a type of flower known for its fragrant and colorful blossoms, typically with a single bloom on each stem, often used in floral arrangements and symbolize love, fascination, and distinction
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
encamp	v: to set up or establish a camp or temporary living area, typically for a group of people or soldiers
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
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
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
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
replace	v: to take the place of something
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
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
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
burnout	n: the state of being exceedingly exhausted or unwell, either physically or mentally, as a result of overworking
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities