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Word	Meaning	Advanced
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
extremism	n: the holding of extreme political or religious views; actions or beliefs that fall outside of what is considered acceptable or reasonable
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
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.
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
titanic	adj: of or having a great size, power, or influence; of or relating to Titanium (= a light, strong grey, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metallic element)
whiskey	n: a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, typically barley, corn, rye, or wheat, aged in barrels and often consumed straight or with mixers
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
realization	n: the act or process of understanding or becoming aware of something; the act of achieving or completing something that was planned or desired; the act of making something real or tangible
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
selfie	n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
choreography	n: the art and technique of arranging dance movements and patterns in a work of ballet or modern dance; the sequence of movements and positions in a dance
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
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
solitude	n: the state of being alone and isolated from others
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
ontology	n: a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature of being and the existence
angst	n: a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general
terrific	adj: causing terror or fear; extremely great or intense; very good or excellent
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
courtyard	n: an open space surrounded by buildings or walls, often in the center of a building or group of buildings
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
narrowcast	v: to transmit a message or content to a specific or limited audience rather than broadcasting it to a broad or general audience
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
entirely	adv: completely
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
creed	n: a system of beliefs or principles
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
inaugurate	v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony
screed	n: a long, narrow strip of material, typically made of concrete or asphalt, often used to level or smooth a surface during construction or paving; a lengthy and often critical speech or piece of writing
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
outset	n: the beginning of something
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
leaven	n: a substance, such as yeast or baking powder, that causes dough or batter to rise and become light and spongy during baking
affliction	n: a condition of physical or mental suffering or distress, often caused by illness, injury, or other adversity; a burden or trouble that causes hardship or grief
herb	n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
counterintuitive	adj: contrary to what common sense would suggest
invulnerable	adj: incapable of being harmed, injured, or damaged; immune to attack or damage
replace	v: to take the place of something
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done