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Word	Meaning	Advanced
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
bedtime	n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
bruise	n: a mark caused by a blow, typically one that is purple or black on the skin
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
imam	n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
defamation	n: the act of damaging someone’s reputation or character through false or damaging statements, whether spoken or written; slander or libel that harms someone’s reputation or good name
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
enshrine	v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
fatwa	n: a religious ruling or legal opinion, typically issued by an Islamic scholar or authority figure, guiding various aspects of life, including personal conduct, morality, and social issues
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
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
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
arrest	v: to take into custody
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
cloak	n: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
frenzy	n: a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity, often characterized by chaotic or irrational behavior
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
adultery	n: voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse
illegitimate	adj: not legally valid or recognized
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
cleric	n: a member of the clergy or a religious leader; someone who has been ordained or appointed to perform religious duties or responsibilities
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
sharia	n: the Islamic law as laid down in the Quran and Sunnah
inferiority	n: the state or condition of being lower in rank, quality, or status; a feeling or sense of being less worthy or capable than others
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
villain	n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
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
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
flog	v: to beat or whip, usually as a form of punishment; to repeatedly hit or strike someone or something violently; to promote or sell aggressively, often with excessive enthusiasm or pressure
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
traitor	n: a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle, to which they had previously been loyal; a person who commits treason against their country or sovereign
opine	v: to express or state an opinion about something; to hold or assert a belief or view about something
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
decree	n: an official order that has the force of law
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
lash	v: to strike or hit someone with a whip or other flexible instrument; to criticize or rebuke someone severely; to bind or tie something tightly with a cord or strap
spokesperson	n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
haram	adj: (opposite of “halal”) a term in Islam that refers to something forbidden or prohibited based on religious or moral grounds
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes