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Word	Meaning	Advanced
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
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
coworker	n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
alpha	n: the first letter in the Greek alphabet; in social and group dynamics, the highest or most dominant member of a group or social hierarchy
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
estrangement	n: the state of being separated or distant, especially in a relationship or between family members or friends
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
homemade	adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
pickle	n: vegetables or fruit preserved in salty water or vinegar served cold with meat, salads, etc.; informal terms for a difficult situation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
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.;
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
playbook	n: a set of strategies or tactics used in a particular situation, often in a business or political context; a guidebook or manual that outlines a specific plan of action
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
redemption	n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
lettuce	n: a leafy vegetable that is often used as a base for salads or sandwiches; it has green leaves and a mild flavor
fry	v: to cook food, especially meat or fish, in hot fat or oil
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
disbelief	n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
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
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
bacon	n: a type of salt-cured pork that is usually sliced and fried; a meat product that is derived from the back or sides of a pig
bagel	n: a type of bread product that is typically round, dense, and chewy with a hole in the center, often topped with seeds or spices
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
turnpike	n: a high-speed, limited-access highway, often with toll booths; a barrier across a road with a rotating spindle used to control access
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
decompress	v: to reduce the pressure or tension on something or someone
surrogate	adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
completion	n: the act or process of finishing something that you are doing or making; the state of being finished
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
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
jeopardize	v: to put something at risk or in danger; to threaten or endanger something or someone
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
straddle	v: to sit or stand with one leg on either side of something or someone; to adopt a position or attitude that involves a compromise or combination of two or more opposing principles, ideas, or interests
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
olive	n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
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
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
impassioned	adj: having or showing strong feelings, enthusiasm, or dedication or making a strong emotional appeal
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
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
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
silent	adj: without any or little sound
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
abate	v: to lessen, reduce, or diminish in intensity or severity; to decline or wane in amount or strength over time
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
subside	v: to become less intense or widespread; to sink to a lower level
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
christen	v: to give a name to a baby at a Christian ceremony to welcome them into the Christian Church
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
foothill	n: a low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range, typically found at the beginning of a slope or ascent and can have a significant impact on the local climate and ecology of an area
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
tube	n: a cylindrical container of metal, plastic, glass, etc., usually sealed and used as a means of preserving food or chemicals; a hollow cylindrical shape
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
wholly	adv: completely, entirely, or altogether; without exception or reservation
dough	n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
twirl	v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry