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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
midterm	adj: referring to the middle of a term or period, especially in politics or education
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
autocracy	n: a form of government in which one person has unlimited power and authority; a system of government in which a ruler or ruling class holds absolute power and controls all aspects of society
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
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
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
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
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
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
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
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
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
resign	v: to give up a position or job voluntarily; to accept something unpleasant or undesirable as inevitable
countryman	n: (considered non-inclusive) a person who lives in the country or a rural area; a compatriot or fellow citizen
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
impostor	n: someone who pretends to be someone or something else to deceive others; a fraud
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
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
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
subjugate	v: to bring under control; to conquer; to make subservient to one’s authority
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
pamphlet	n: a small booklet that contains information or arguments about a particular subject
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
handwriting	n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
messiah	n: the promised deliverer who God will send to save the Jewish people, as prophesied in the Hebrew Bible
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
savior	n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
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
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
voodoo	n: a religion or set of spiritual beliefs and practices that originated in West Africa and the Caribbean, characterized by the worship of spirits, ritual dance, and the use of talismans and charms; also used to describe something mysterious, inexplicable, or magical
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
starve	v: 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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
instigate	v: to initiate, start or incite something, often to cause trouble, conflict, or violence; to urge or stir someone to take a particular action or behavior
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
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
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
impunity	n: exemption or freedom from punishment or harm; a state of being immune to negative consequences or legal accountability
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
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
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
immune	adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells