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Word	Meaning	Advanced
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
troublemaker	n: a person who intentionally causes difficulties or problems for others, often by disruptive or provocative behavior; a person who tends to create or attract trouble or controversy
increasingly	adv: more and more
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
undercover	adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
unspeakable	adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about
profanity	n: a speech or behavior that expresses of lack of respect for God or holy things
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
whitewash	n: a substance made of lime and water used to cover walls or fences; a deliberate attempt to conceal or gloss over unpleasant or controversial facts or events
jolt	v: to move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion; to disturb someone’s composure); (noun) a sudden, sharp movement or shock
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
elicit	v: to obtain information or a reaction from someone, usually with difficulty
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
barometer	n: an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure and is used to predict changes in weather; a measure of the prevailing conditions or trends within a particular situation or environment
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
transgress	v: to break the law or moral code; to go beyond or exceed the limits or boundaries of something
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
illicit	adj: forbidden by law, rules, or custom; not approved of or socially acceptable
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
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
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
loophole	n: a gap or weakness in a legal or bureaucratic system that allows for the exploitation of unintended benefits or avoids penalties
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
ostracize	v: to exclude someone from a group or society by general consent; to avoid speaking to or dealing with intentionally
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
shun	v: to avoid deliberately or keep away from someone or something
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
hindsight	n: understanding or knowledge that comes after an event has occurred; the ability to perceive or understand events with greater clarity or accuracy in retrospect
silent	adj: without any or little sound
nominate	v: to propose someone for a position, especially in politics or an organization, or some honor
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
congratulation	n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
reverb	n: an audio effect that produces a sound that is reflected off surfaces in an enclosed space, creating a sense of space or ambiance; the natural echoing or reverberation of sound in a large or open space
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
legislative	adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
fray	v: to become worn or damaged at the edges or with use; to become angry or upset, especially in a public or noisy way; to fight or engage in conflict
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
heartland	n: a region or area that is considered central or vital to a particular country, culture, or social or economic system, often characterized by a sense of national identity or pride and a strong attachment to tradition or values associated with that region
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
outfit	n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
prevailing	adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
scope	n: the range of one’s perceptions, thoughts, or actions, or a subject that
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
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
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
pushback	n: resistance, opposition, or an adverse reaction to a plan, idea, or proposal; a deliberate effort to resist, challenge, or oppose external pressure or influence; (verb) to resist or object to a proposal, idea, or plan
blowback	n: an unintended negative consequence or repercussion that arises from a particular action, decision, or policy, often used in the context of politics, international relations, or military affairs
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
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
plain-clothes	n: of or relating to a type of police officer or detective who wears ordinary clothes instead of a uniform when on duty; (noun) a type of clothing, particularly worn by law enforcement officials, that does not feature a uniform or overtly visible identification of the wearer’s profession or rank
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
lineup	n: the schedule of programs for a particular event; a list of people brought together to form a team or take part in an event
repercussion	n: an effect or consequence of something, especially an unwelcome one, of an event or action
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place