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Word	Meaning	Advanced
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
silent	adj: without any or little sound
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
tattered	adj: worn, torn, or ragged in appearance or condition, usually as a result of long use or hard wear; frayed or falling apart
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
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
enclose	v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
stench	n: a strong or unpleasant odor; a foul or nauseating smell
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
fraudulent	adj: involving deception or dishonesty; intended to deceive or defraud; false or misleading
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
arrest	v: to take into custody
malicious	adj: intended to do harm or upset other people; having the nature of the harm
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
arresting	adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
irrespective	adv: without taking something into account; regardless of
wrongdoing	n: an improper or illegal behavior or action
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
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
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
dialect	n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
contraband	n: goods that are prohibited from being imported or exported, or otherwise possessed and traded without proper authorization or legal permission
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
squat	v: to crouch or sit with one’s knees bent and one’s heels close to or touching one’s buttocks; to occupy a space, usually a place that is not designed for human habitation or use; (noun) a physical exercise that involves holding a position similar to sitting with the knees bent and the thighs parallel to the ground
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
fairytale	n: a type of story that typically involves magic, traditional folklore, or fantastical elements; often features talking animals, enchanted objects, and heroic characters who overcome obstacles to achieve their goals
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
vilify	v: to speak or write about someone or something in a way that is likely to make people have a very low opinion of them
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
poorest	adj: having the least wealth or resources
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
petty	adj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
chasm	n: a deep and wide crack or hole in the ground, especially one that is difficult or impossible to cross; a profound difference between two people or groups
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
vocational	adj: of or relating to an occupation or employment; providing or undergoing training in special skills that prepare you for a particular job
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
hard-edged	adj: having a forceful, aggressive, or uncompromising manner or style; lacking in subtlety or nuance; characterized by sharp, defined edges or lines
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
apology	n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble