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WordMeaningAdvanced
laughtern: the act or sound of laughing
poundn: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
disposev: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
incriminatev: to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
patroln: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
arrestv: to take into custody
tossv: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
possessionn: the state or fact of owning or having something
jarn: 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
Jewishadj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
smugglev: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
consequencen: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
lifelongadj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
crusaden: 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
Semiticadj: relating to the group of languages that includes Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic, spoken by the peoples of the middle east and north Africa
Catholicadj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
predominantlyadv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group
refusev: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
furiousadj: extremely angry; full of rage
constantadj: happening repeatedly or all the time
discriminatev: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
graduaten: 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
welfaren: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
publiclyadv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
denouncev: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone
segregationn: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
defacev: to mar or spoil the surface or appearance of something, typically by drawing or writing on it
identityn: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
suspensionn: the act of delaying or stopping something happening, operating, etc., for a period of time; a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles
reputationn: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
troublemakern: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy
socialistadj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations)
inspirev: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
fellowadj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
assistv: to help someone in doing anything
vulnerableadj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
surgingadj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity
invadev: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
erodev: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
announcev: to make something known or officially inform people about something
surveillancen: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
ghetton: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
starvev: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
colleaguen: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
pretensen: an act or instance of pretending or feigning; a false or insincere show or claim
typhusn: an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia, transmitted by fleas or lice, and marked by high fever, headache, rash, and often delirium or stupor
outbreakn: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
sympatheticadj: feeling, showing, or expressing kindness or compassion to somebody who is hurt, sad, or in a problematic situation
polishn: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
medicaladj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
undergroundadj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
desperateadj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
sewern: an underground system of pipes used to carry away sewage and wastewater
survivev: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
associatev: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
developv: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
coordinatedadj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
rescuev: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
bundlen: a group of things that are tied or wrapped together; a large amount or quantity of something; a package or parcel of things
laundryn: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
cargon: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
beneathadv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
coffinn: a box or container used to bury a dead body; a case or structure resembling a coffin
toolboxn: a container or storage unit for tools, typically characterized by a handle and one or more compartments for organizing and storing various tools and equipment
briefcasen: a flat, rectangular container, typically made of leather or other sturdy material, used for carrying documents, books, or other important items
courthousen: a building where courts of law are held, or administrative offices for legal proceedings are located
churchn: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
straddlev: 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
boundaryn: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
ferryn: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule
forgev: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
orphanagen: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead)
conventn: a community of nuns, usually living together in a religious order under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
fosterv: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
retainv: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
painstakingadj: cautious and correct, and requiring a significant amount of effort
cigaretten: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
punn: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
paleadj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
comparisonn: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
convincingadj: able to make someone believe that something is true
reunionn: a social occasion or party for a group of people who have not seen each other for a long time; the act of coming together again
transportn: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
concentrationn: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
urgencyn: the quality of being very important and needing to be dealt with immediately
resistancen: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
expandv: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
operatev: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
stashv: to store or hide something in a safe or secret place, especially for future use
downfalln: a sudden or catastrophic decline or failure
threatenv: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
arrestingadj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something
aidn: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
capturev: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
psychologyn: the scientific study of mind and behavior
torturen: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
betrayv: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
defiantadj: showing bold resistance or disobedience to authority, rules, or norms
executionn: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
germn: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
divertv: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose
modernadj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
equivalentn: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
releasev: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
bullhornn: a portable or hand-held device that amplifies sound, often used by public speakers, protests, or law enforcement
proclaimv: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
anewadv: in a new or different way
remainingadj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
overseev: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
defeatv: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
reconnectv: to connect again after a break or interruption
governmentn: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
suppressv: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
recognizev: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
hesitantadj: unsure or uncertain about what to do or how to act; reluctant or unwilling to take action or make a decision
praisen: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
remarkn: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
qualmn: an uneasy feeling of doubt, uncertainty, or apprehension, often about the morality or propriety of action; a sudden fit or attack of pain or nausea
consciencen: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior

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