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Word	Meaning	Advanced
increasingly	adv: more and more
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
artichoke	n: a type of vegetable that grows on a large plant and has a prickly, cone-shaped flower head with edible leaves and a heart-shaped center; often used in cooking
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
deathbed	n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life
commute	v: to regularly travel a particular journey, especially between one’s home and place of work; (noun) a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work
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
ephemeral	adj: lasting or used for only a short time
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
stilt	n: a tall, narrow pole used as a support for a building, bridge, or other structure; a pair of long, slender poles with footrests used to elevate someone above the ground
handheld	adj: designed to be held in one hand; portable, and compact enough to be carried or used on the go
pyrotechnic	adj: relating to fireworks or the chemical reactions that produce them; impressive or spectacular in display or effect
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
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
toil	v: to work hard and persistently; to engage in physically or mentally demanding tasks or activities for extended periods of time
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
complicit	adj: involved in or responsible for a wrongful or unethical act, often through inaction or silence; in cooperation with another person or group
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
marathon	n: a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometers
cricket	n: leaping insect; a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of eleven players
clap	v: to hit your hands together and make a short and loud noise, mainly to show your approval or praise
saga	n: a long, detailed story or account of heroic deeds, family history, or notable events, often consisting of a series of connected episodes
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
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.
entendre	n: (also entente) a word or expression that has a double meaning, often one that is sexual or suggestive
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
diversion	n: a change of direction or course; the act of redirecting attention or activity to a different topic or task; a form of entertainment or pastime that provides a temporary distraction or relief
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
broad	adj: very wide; general
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
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
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
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
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
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
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
bonfire	n: an outdoor fire, typically on a beach or in a park, used for warmth or for burning rubbish
effigy	n: a representation of a person or thing, especially in the form of sculpture
insignia	n: a badge, emblem, or symbol that represents a particular organization, office, or rank; a distinguishing mark or badge that indicates membership or affiliation with a particular group or organization
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
incinerate	v: to burn something, especially waste material completely
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
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
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
sectarian	adj: relating to a group or faction that is narrowly focused on its own religious, political, or ideological beliefs, often at the expense of others or in opposition to differing viewpoints
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
enmity	n: the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
unsayable	adj: unable to be expressed or put into words; too difficult, uncomfortable, or emotionally charged to communicate verbally
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion