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Word	Meaning	Advanced
temper	n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
pistol	n: a handgun, typically one that can be held in one hand
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
apology	n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble
atonement	n: the act or process of making amends for wrongdoing or mistake, often by making restitution or providing compensation; reconciliation or the restoration of harmony between individuals or groups who were previously in conflict
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
ordeal	n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
paranoid	adj: unreasonably or obsessively believing that other people do not like you or want to harm you
react	v: to take action in response to something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
confinement	n: the act of confining or limiting movement, often by keeping someone in a specific place or within a specific area; a state of being physically or emotionally restricted or limited
shark	n: a long-bodied, mostly predatory marine fish that has sharp teeth and a pointed fin on its back; a person who is ruthless, greedy, and dishonest
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
warden	n: a person responsible for the supervision and management of a particular place, such as a prison, a national park, or a university campus
reformatory	n: an institution or facility for the reform or rehabilitation of individuals, especially young offenders or those with criminal records; a place where people are trained or educated to become better, more law-abiding citizens
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
inhumane	adj: lacking compassion or mercy towards humans or animals; causing or involving extreme physical or mental pain
barbarous	adj: extremely brutal, savage, or cruel; uncivilized, primitive, or lacking refinement
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
squiggle	n: a curly or wavy line or mark, especially one that is irregular or difficult to follow; (verb) to draw or write something in a wavy or irregular manner, often with a series of small curves or loops
handwriting	n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
bunk	n: a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep, typically a narrow bed frame supported by a solid structure; nonsense or untruthful talk, often intended to deceive or mislead; a type of overnight accommodation, particularly in a military or institutional setting
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
autobiography	n: a written account of someone’s own life, written by that person
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
unshakeable	adj: not able to be shaken or moved; firm, steadfast, and determined; describing a person who is strong, resolute, and unwavering
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
abusive	adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
knight	n: a mounted soldier in the past, typically one of noble birth trained to fight in armor; (today in Great Britain) a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
rider	n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
abbreviate	v: to shorten a word or phrase by leaving out some of the letters or syllables; to make something shorter or more concise
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
cuss	v: to say offensive words in anger or annoyance
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
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
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
atone	v: to make amends or reparations for wrongdoing or an offense
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
at-risk	adj: in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of death or loss
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
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
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
misdeed	n: an act that is thought to be wrong or illegal; a wrongful or illegal action
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something