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Word	Meaning	Advanced
actress	n: a female actor, particularly in the theater or movies
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
suffocate	v: to die or cause someone to die from lack of air or inability to breathe; to be overwhelmed or constricted by a feeling or situation, such as anxiety or oppression
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
paddle	n: a flat, usually wooden implement with a handle used for stirring, mixing, or beating a liquid or substance
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
womanhood	n: the state or condition of being an adult female; a term used to describe the social and cultural aspects of being a woman
restrictive	adj: limiting or confining in nature; imposing limits or restrictions on something or someone
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
hijab	n: a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
swimsuit	n: a piece of clothing worn for swimming
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
trousers	n: a pair of leg coverings that extends from the waist to the ankles covering each leg separately, often referred to as pants
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
mantle	n: a layer of rock between the surface and the core of a planet or moon; a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl; the responsibilities of an important position or job that passes from one person to another
headscarf	n: a piece of cloth worn on the head, often for religious or cultural reasons
lump	n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough
itch	v: to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
forbid	v: to order somebody not to do something, especially officially; to keep something from happening or arising
arouse	v: to awaken strong feelings or emotions in someone; to excite or inspire a physical or emotional response
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
shiver	v: to shake or quiver with cold, fear, or excitement; to tremble or vibrate rapidly
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
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
beloved	adj: loved very much
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
ever-present	adj: always existing or noticeable; constant, ubiquitous, or pervasive
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
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
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
adrift	adj: without purpose or direction; floating with no clear destination or goal; lacking a stable or secure position or status
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
metro	n: a mass transit system in an urban area, such as a subway or light rail system; (short for “metropolitan”) a large city, either a capital or a major urban area, often characterized by densely populated areas with significant economic, cultural, and political importance
bustle	v: to move or act energetically and noisily; (noun) a rapid active commotion
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
arrest	v: to take into custody
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
bonfire	n: an outdoor fire, typically on a beach or in a park, used for warmth or for burning rubbish
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
crackdown	n: a severe or forceful attempt to suppress or control something, such as illegal or disruptive behavior
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
hasty	adj: done or acting with excessive speed or urgency and without sufficient thought or consideration
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
resign	v: to give up a position or job voluntarily; to accept something unpleasant or undesirable as inevitable
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
defiant	adj: showing bold resistance or disobedience to authority, rules, or norms
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
shackle	n: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
applause	n: a demonstration of approval or praise by clapping the hands together
intertwine	v: to twist together or become twisted together
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid