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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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exile | n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons | |
minus | adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero | |
define | v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something | |
censorship | n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security | |
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 | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
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 | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
moral | adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc. | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
distance | n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
oddly | adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
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 | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
atrocious | adj: shockingly bad or unpleasant; extremely cruel or brutal | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
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 | |
empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
discourse | n: any form of communication in speech or writing | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
provoke | v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect | |
mobilize | v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
envy | v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success | |
expression | n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood | |
entertainment | n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people | |
commentary | n: an expression or explanation of opinions or observations on a particular subject, event, or situation; detailed analysis or explanation provided in writing or orally | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
absent | adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time | |
descend | v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
reunite | v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation | |
reconnect | v: to connect again after a break or interruption | |
ideological | adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
dilemma | n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
immerse | v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
embody | v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea | |
transformation | n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
martyrdom | n: the act or experience of suffering or dying for a cause, belief, or principle, which often implies sacrifice and is associated with individuals who endure persecution or hardship due to their convictions | |
willingness | n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something | |
intersection | n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
outsider | n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
slightly | adv: in a small degree or extent; a little | |
nomadic | adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time | |
turkey | n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
coup | n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement | |
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 | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
obsession | n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person | |
traditionally | adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way | |
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 | |
independence | n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence | |
intervention | n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so | |
secular | adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
recreate | v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
feminine | adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women | |
visual | adj: relating to seeing or sight | |
foremost | adj: most important, leading, or prominent | |
transcend | v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something | |
feminism | n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society | |
timeless | adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion | |
universal | adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone | |
allegory | n: a story, play, picture, etc. in which the characters and events represent religious or political values, concepts, or morals | |
emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
uprising | n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority | |
unbelievable | adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising | |
ironic | adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
significance | n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
submissive | adj: inclined or willing to submit or yield to authority, domination, or direction; obedient or compliant; meek or passive | |
educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
fearless | adj: having no fear; brave | |
feminist | adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women | |
unite | v: to come or join together as one; to combine or merge separate elements, individuals, or groups into a single entity or whole; to form a union or alliance | |
circumstance | n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
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 | |
operate | v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something |