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Word	Meaning	Advanced
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
sociology	n: the scientific study of human social behavior, including the way in which people interact with one another, the organizations and institutions they create, and the societies they form
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
coal	n: a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
shipload	n: a large quantity or amount of goods, cargo, or materials that can be transported on a ship; a load or shipment that is sufficient to fill a ship
fabulous	adj: extremely pleasing or good; based on or told of in traditional stories
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
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
ingratiate	v: to try to gain favor, approval, or acceptance by doing or saying things that please others; to make oneself more attractive or agreeable to someone
ruling	n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
reminder	n: something that serves to jog or refresh one’s memory; a prompt or message that helps to recall or remember something
thermostat	n: a device that automatically regulates temperature by controlling the heating or cooling system based on the temperature in a room or building
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
warm-up	v: to prepare oneself physically, mentally, or emotionally for an activity or performance by engaging in light exercises, practice, or relaxation techniques; (noun) a period of preparation or exercise that is done before a more intense activity or performance
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
remainder	n: the part of something that is left over when the rest has been used or taken
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
incursion	n: a sudden or brief invasion or attack; the act of entering into something in a way that is not authorized or welcomed
dependent	adj: relying on someone or something else for support or aid
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
gassing	n: the act of exposing something to a specific type of gas for a particular purpose; the use of poisonous gas as a weapon or as a method of capital punishment
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
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
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
insurgent	adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
civilian	n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
touched	adj: affected emotionally or mentally; moved; showing a slight change or alteration
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
bloodshed	n: the act of shedding blood, often used to describe violence or war; injury or death caused by violence or conflict
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
insignia	n: a badge, emblem, or symbol that represents a particular organization, office, or rank; a distinguishing mark or badge that indicates membership or affiliation with a particular group or organization
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
idol	n: an image or representation of a god or goddess, or a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
crusade	n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
subdue	v: to conquer; to bring under control
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
knuckle	n: one of the joint-like parts of the fingers and toes, especially of the hand
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
maintenance	n: the act or process of keeping something, either artificial materials or living things, in good condition; the money needed for a person’s or family’s living expenses
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
generalize	v: to make something, such as a theory, idea, etc., more widespread or widely applicable based on what is true in some cases
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
wring	v: to twist, squeeze, or compress something, especially to extract liquid or force out excess; to cause emotional or mental distress; to extract information by force or pressure
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
patriotic	adj: having or showing love for one’s country and a desire for its success and welfare
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
fiber	n: thread or filament used to make a vegetable tissue, mineral material, or textile
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
enlighten	v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense