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Word	Meaning	Advanced
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
maze	n: a complex network of winding passages or pathways designed as a puzzle or challenge for people to navigate through
checkpoint	n: a designated location or point along a route or journey where travelers are required to stop and undergo a security or documentation check
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
maximum	adj: the largest or greatest amount or value attainable or attained
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
credential	v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
almond	n: a type of nut that comes from the almond tree widely cultivated for its edible seeds, which is enclosed in a hard, ridged outer casing called a shell, that can be eaten raw or roasted and is often used in baking and as an ingredient in various dishes
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
outnumber	v: to be more numerous or greater in number than another group or entity; to exceed in quantity or number
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
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
boardroom	n: a room where the board of directors of a company or organization meets
unaddressed	adj: not dealt with, resolved, or attended to; lacking attention or consideration
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
constrict	v: to make something narrow or tight, often restricting movement or flow; to become narrow or tighter
evaporate	v: to turn a liquid into a gas; to become less intense and disappear gradually
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
jumpy	adj: nervous, jittery, or prone to sudden movements or reactions; characterized by irregular or uneven movement or motion
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
silent	adj: without any or little sound
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
convene	v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity
stakeholder	n: a person or group that has an interest or concern in something, especially a business
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
clergy	n: the official leaders of the religious activities, especially of the Christian Church
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
squish	v: to crush or press something so that it becomes flat or distorted
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
interfere	v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
abduction	n: the act of taking someone away by force or deception; kidnapping
epicenter	n: the point on the earth’s surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
mural	adj: a large painting or other artwork that is applied directly to a wall or other surface
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
protestant	adj: a member of a Western Christian church that is separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and other Reformers
Catholic	adj: 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
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
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
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
railing	n: a horizontal barrier or fence supported by posts or columns, often used for safety or decorative purposes, particularly on balconies, staircases, or along the edge of a building or platform
immigrate	v: to come to live permanently in a foreign country
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
grandkid	n: the grandchildren of a particular person
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
innovate	v: to introduce new methods, ideas, or products
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
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