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Word	Meaning	Advanced
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
respite	n: a brief period of rest, relief, or delay from something difficult or unpleasant; a short break or vacation from regular activities or responsibilities
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
lynch	v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
unarmed	adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
stratosphere	n: the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, extending from about 7 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, containing the ozone layer
turbulent	adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
funk	n: a feeling of sadness or depression; a low or unenergetic mood; a type of music that combines jazz, soul, and R and B
troublesome	adj: causing difficulty or annoyance for someone
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
contamination	n: the presence of something harmful or unwanted in a substance, material, or environment; the act of introducing harmful substances or materials into an environment or area
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
dissociation	n: the separation of ideas, emotions, or memories from a person’s consciousness; a process by which molecules or compounds separate into smaller units or individual atoms
reset	v: to set again or differently; to return to a previous state or condition
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
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
odious	adj: arousing intense dislike or disgust
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
inventory	n: a complete list of all the items or goods held in stock by a business or organization; the act of making such a list
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
periphery	n: the outer edge or margin of something, especially a geographical area or a group of people
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
cease	v: to stop an action or event
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
bigot	n: a person who is intolerant of others who hold different opinions, beliefs, or values, especially someone who displays stubborn and unreasonable prejudice against particular groups of people
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
darling	n: a term of endearment or affectionate term for someone you love or hold dear
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
embed	v: to fix or set firmly in a surrounding mass
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
devalue	v: to reduce the value or worth of something
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
statesman	n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
doting	adj: showing excessive love, affection, or attention; excessively fond or indulgent towards someone, usually towards a loved one or a child