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Word	Meaning	Advanced
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
confederate	n: a person who is allied or associated with another person or group, especially in a political or military context; a supporter of the Confederate States of America
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
patriarchy	n: a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of a property
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
mover	n: a person or company that specializes in moving goods or possessions from one location to another; a professional moving service or an individual who performs this task for friends, family members, or customers
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
pedestal	n: a base or support on which something, typically a statue, column, etc., is placed
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
augment	v: to increase the size, extent, quantity, etc. of something by adding something to it
installation	n: the act or process of fixing furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; the act or process of putting into an office or a position
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
auction	n: a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder; a process of selling goods or property through competitive bidding
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
genesis	n: the origin or beginning of something; the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity, describing the creation of the Earth and humankind
transatlantic	adj: relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, especially about travel communication or cultural exchange between Europe and North America
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
arrest	v: to take into custody
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
enactment	n: the act of giving legal effect to a piece of legislation by passing it into law
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
unanimous	adj: (of two or more people) in complete agreement; (of an opinion, decision, or vote) agreed or supported by everyone in a group
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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.;
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
commemorate	v: to honor the memory of someone or something by ceremony or tribute
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
deceased	adj: no longer alive; dead
reroute	v: to redirect or change the course or direction of something
quarterback	n: the player in American football who typically leads the offense and is responsible for calling plays, passing the ball, and directing the team’s overall strategy on the field
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
beret	n: a soft, round, flat-crowned felt or woolen hat, typically worn by men and associated with French or Basque culture
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
anthem	n: a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
blackball	v: to reject or exclude someone from a particular group, organization, or activity; to vote against or reject a proposal or idea
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things