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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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bishop | n: a high-ranking member of the Christian clergy who holds spiritual and administrative authority over a geographic region or diocese; a chess piece that moves diagonally and is marked with a symbol resembling a bishop’s hat | |
governor | n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
militia | n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs | |
monk | n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience | |
accusation | n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone | |
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 | |
prominent | adj: important, well-known, or noticeable | |
mathematics | n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
adviser | n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject | |
dispute | n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
downfall | n: a sudden or catastrophic decline or failure | |
province | n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
accomplished | adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something | |
astronomer | n: a physicist who studies astronomy | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
surpass | v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something | |
foremost | adj: most important, leading, or prominent | |
platonic | adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
refined | adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
efficient | adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
mystical | adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding | |
converge | v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
merge | v: to combine or integrate things, or to cause this to happen | |
spiritual | adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
arithmetic | n: the branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and numerical calculations, particularly the four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division | |
geometry | n: the area of pure mathematics that deals with the points, lines, curves, and surfaces | |
astronomy | n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
utility | n: the state or quality of being useful or convenient; the service, such as electric power or water or transportation, provided by a public | |
authenticate | v: to confirm or verify the validity or authenticity of something; to prove or establish that something is genuine or true | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
algebra | n: a type of mathematics in which signs and letters represent numbers | |
formula | n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement | |
geometric | adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids) | |
orbit | n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity. | |
planet | n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star | |
harmonious | adj: characterized by harmony or agreement; free from conflict or disagreement; pleasing or soothing in sound or tone | |
interval | n: a period between two events or times; a short break or pause | |
cosmic | adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless | |
stud | n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support | |
delve | v: to dig or excavate deeply; to investigate or research intensively; to rummage or explore in a thorough or careful manner | |
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 | |
pagan | n: a person who holds religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions, such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism; (adjective) not following the main monotheistic religions | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
worship | v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god | |
deity | n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
viewpoint | n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
Christ | n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity | |
partisan | adj: biased or prejudiced in favor of a particular cause, group, or political party; displaying strong support or allegiance to a particular side or viewpoint | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
foster | v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
turmoil | n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions | |
fracture | n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone | |
archbishop | n: a high-ranking bishop (= a member of the clergy) in the Christian church, typically in charge of an archdiocese and holding a position of authority over other bishops in the region | |
steady | adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
zealous | adj: characterized by an eager and enthusiastic pursuit of a cause or goal; passionately devoted to pursuing something | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
harass | v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention | |
encroach | v: to advance beyond the usual or acceptable limit gradually and often without being noticed; to infringe upon someone’s territory, rights, privacy, etc. | |
secular | adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly | |
moderate | adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme | |
feud | n: a bitter argument between two parties, causing a lot of anger or violence | |
impartial | adj: not favoring one side or party over another; fair and unbiased in judgment or opinion | |
consult | v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject | |
restraint | n: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement | |
incite | v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive | |
riot | n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
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 | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
blame | v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad | |
accuse | v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
dismember | v: to cut or tear the limbs or other body parts of a living or dead creature; to take apart or dismantle something in a destructive way | |
flee | v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
inquisition | n: a judicial or official inquiry, especially one aimed at suppressing dissent or heresy |