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Word	Meaning	Advanced
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
implicate	v: to suggest or imply that someone is involved in wrongdoing or criminal activity or to show that an event or action is linked to something else
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
witchcraft	n: the practice of using magical or supernatural powers or abilities to influence events or people, often used to describe ancient, mystical, or pagan practices
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
paranoia	n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability
supernatural	adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws
misdirect	v: to give someone the wrong order, information, etc.; to send someone or something to the wrong place or wrong direction
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
fervor	n: intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm for something
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
puritan	n: a member of a Protestant religious group in the 16th and 17th centuries who believed in strict moral and religious principles, such as predestination and the rejection of religious iconography and ritual
protestant	adj: a member of a Western Christian church that is separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and other Reformers
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
strained	adj: tight, tense, or stretched; under pressure or stress; characterized by a lack of ease or naturalness
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
wreak	v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
witch	n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft
blighted	adj: damaged or affected negatively, often resulting in decay, deterioration, or a lack of growth
conjure	v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination
fiend	n: an evil or wicked person or supernatural being; someone who is excessively devoted or addicted to something
apparition	n: the appearance of a ghost or ghost-like image; a sudden and unexpected appearance of something or someone
torment	n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
afflict	v: to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
contort	v: to (cause something to) twist and press out of its natural or normal shape
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
prickle	v: to cause a tingling or stinging sensation, often from a sharp or pointed object; to provoke or irritate someone, causing them to feel uncomfortable or annoyed; (noun) a small, pointed, and often sharp spine or thorn that grows on a plant or animal
arrest	v: to take into custody
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
thereafter	adv: after that; subsequently
custody	n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
accusation	n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
dubious	adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain
spectral	adj: relating to or having the properties of a spectrum (= an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split); relating to a ghost or apparition
rave	v: to talk in a noisy, excited, or uncontrolled manner; to praise someone or something enthusiastically
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
juror	n: a member of a jury, a group of individuals selected to hear evidence and make a decision in a trial
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
colony	n: a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful country that is often far away
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
amend	v: to change a text, law, statement, etc., slightly to remove faults or errors or to improve it
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
swelling	n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
groupthink	n: a phenomenon where a group of people, often characterized by strong loyalty or common interests, make decisions or hold beliefs that are not necessarily rational or intelligent but rather reflect the desire to conform to the group’s views or avoid conflict
scapegoat	v: to unfairly blame or punish someone for the misdeeds or mistakes of others, often to deflect attention or avoid accountability; (noun) a person or group that is unfairly blamed for the problems or misfortunes of others, typically to divert attention or responsibility from the actual cause
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
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