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Word	Meaning	Advanced
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
lynch	v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
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
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
lore	n: traditional knowledge, stories, or beliefs, often passed down through oral tradition; a body of knowledge or tradition that is often considered to be mythological or legendary in nature
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
haunt	v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
haunting	adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
interdisciplinary	adj: involving or combining several academic disciplines or fields of study
spectral	adj: relating to or having the properties of a spectrum (= an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split); relating to a ghost or apparition
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
entertain	v: to keep a group of people interested or excited; to take into consideration an idea or feeling
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
vengeful	adj: feeling or showing a strong desire for revenge; vindictive
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
unsettle	v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
lease	n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
chill	n: a feeling of coldness that makes one shiver; (verb) to make cool or cooler
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
underneath	adv: under or below something else
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
ambivalent	adj: having mixed or conflicting feelings or attitudes towards something or someone; uncertainty or indecision about what course of action to take
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
wheelchair	n: a chair fitted with large wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
creepy	adj: causing an uneasy feeling of fear or unease
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
almshouse	n: a charitable institution that provides housing, food, and other basic needs to people who are poor, disabled, or elderly and do not have family or financial support
carceral	adj: relating to or involving a prison or other institution for the confinement of criminals or detainees; characterized by confinement or restriction
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
tribune	n: an official in ancient Rome who represented various social groups and had the power to veto decisions made by other officials; a platform or elevated area used for speaking or addressing a public audience
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
unwelcome	adj: not wanted, not invited, or not appreciated; causing annoyance or displeasure
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
gentrify	v: to renovate, revitalize, or develop a deteriorated, predominantly urban area, often leading to the displacement of low-income or minority residents and the influx of more affluent residents and businesses
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
burial	n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave
tropical	adj: originating in, located in, or characteristic of the tropics
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
beloved	adj: loved very much
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
operator	n: a person who uses and controls machinery or equipment; a mathematical symbol used to perform calculations
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
faucet	n: a device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe
prank	n: a playful or mischievous trick, practical joke, or act of mischief performed with the intention of amusing or surprising others
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
campfire	n: an outdoor fire used for cooking, warmth, or light, often made by camping or in rural areas; a gathering or social event around such a fire
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
untimely	adj: happening at an inappropriate or unfortunate time
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.