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Word	Meaning	Advanced
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
clan	n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland
maple	n: a tall tree with five-pointed leaves that turn brilliant crimson or yellow in the fall that grows in the northern region
sap	v: to gradually weaken or drain strength, energy, or resources; to undermine or impair someone’s confidence or morale
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
muddle	v: to mix up or confuse something; to make a mess of something; to create disorder or chaos
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
porch	n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
handout	n: giving money, food, or clothing to those who are poor or in need
casino	n: a business or establishment that provides gambling services, such as slot machines, table games, or sports betting; a facility or venue that hosts events or entertainment, often featuring dining or recreational amenities
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
immediately	adv: now or without delay
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
slew	v: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent
slur	v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
incapable	adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
cannonball	n: a large metal or stone ball shot or fired from a cannon
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.
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
fossil	n: any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing that has become hard and turned into rock
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
influx	n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system
pipeline	n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
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
inquiry	n: the act or process of asking a question or asking for information; an official process of investigating a matter of public interest
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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.
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
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
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
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
horseback	n: the back of a horse; the act of riding on a horse
kennel	n: a small shelter for a dog or dogs; a commercial enterprise that boards dogs or sells dogs
arrest	v: to take into custody
howl	v: to make a prolonged, loud, mournful cry or noise, typically as a signal of distress, pain, or an intense emotion; to express one’s strong feelings or emotions in a loud and unrestrained manner; (noun) a long, loud, mournful sound made by a person or an animal, often in response to pain, fear, or sadness
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
remembrance	n: the act of remembering or honoring a person, event, or thing from the past; a memory or memento
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
ferocity	n: the quality or state of being fierce, intense, or violent; extreme or wild aggressiveness
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
headwater	adj: referring to the source or beginning point of a river or stream; relating to the area or region where a river or stream originates; (noun) the source or upper part of a stream or river
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
rattle	v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
divest	v: to strip or rid oneself of something; to deprive or dispossess someone of a possession, title, or right
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
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
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society