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Word	Meaning	Advanced
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
arrest	v: to take into custody
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
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
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
patriarch	n: a man who is the head of a family or tribe or a man who is revered because of his age, wisdom, or spiritual leadership
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
announcement	n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news
indefinitely	adv: without any fixed or definite limit; for an unknown or unspecified period of time
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
stagnation	n: the state or condition of not moving or making progress; lack of activity or development; a situation where economic or social conditions remain stable, but there is little growth or improvement
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
guerrilla	n: a member of small, independent soldiers or fighters who engage in irregular, often surprise attacks against enemy forces
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
mall	n: a large, enclosed shopping center that typically contains many stores, restaurants, and other businesses
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
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
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
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
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
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
unicorn	n: a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead; a privately held startup company that reached a valuation of $1 billion
nonbinary	adj: someone who does not identify as a man or a woman; not relating to, composed of, or including only two things
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
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
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
incalculable	adj: impossible to calculate or determine accurately; too great or numerous to be measured or counted
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
calculate	v: to judge or find out the amount or number of something by using mathematics
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
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
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
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
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
comrade	n: a close associate, friend, or companion, especially one who shares one’s interests, beliefs, or political convictions; a fellow member of an organization, especially a military or political group, who shares a common cause or objective
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
dissipate	v: to disperse or scatter widely
replace	v: to take the place of something
frost	n: a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing; weather cold enough to cause freezing
passion	n: intense, driving, or overpowering feeling or conviction
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
hypocrisy	n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform
cunning	adj: clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially deceptively or secretly; shrewd or wily
contrived	adj: created or arranged in an artificial, forced, or deliberate way; not natural or spontaneous
decency	n: behavior that is appropriate or suitable in a given context, especially in terms of social norms and moral standards
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport