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Word	Meaning	Advanced
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
locomotive	n: a powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains or railway cars; an engine that produces the necessary power for the train to move on the tracks
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
thatch	n: a material, such as straw or reeds, used to cover the roofs of houses or other buildings
breastfeeding	n: the act of feeding a baby with milk produced by the mother’s breasts
harry	v: to persistently harass, badger, or bother someone or something; to persistently attack or pursue an opposing force or target
potter	n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
peach	n: juicy, sweet fruit with fuzzy, pinkish-yellow skin; a person or thing that is particularly pleasing or attractive
foe	n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another
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
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
concubine	n: a woman who, in some societies, lives and has a sexual relationship with a man but cannot officially be his wife
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
spawn	v: to lay eggs or to produce offspring; to cause something to develop
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
hairdresser	n: a person who cuts and styles hair for a living
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
foreground	n: the part of a view, picture, etc., that is nearest to the viewer
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
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
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
adoption	n: the action or fact of legally taking another’s child as one’s own; the act of accepting with approval
nun	n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community
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
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
sealed	adj: closed or secured with
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
utilitarian	adj: designed to be practical and functional rather than decorative or luxurious
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
patronize	v: to behave in a condescending or superior manner towards someone; to frequent or support a particular business, often in a loyal or regular manner
forego	v: to precede or go before something in time or order; to give up, relinquish or do without something, usually by choice or obligation
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
fast-track	n: a process or procedure designed to expedite or speed up the completion of a task or project; a system that allows specific individuals or groups to bypass normal procedures or requirements to achieve a desired outcome more quickly
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
jubilee	n: a special anniversary or celebration, especially one marking a 25th, 50th, or 60th year
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
kneel	v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
cusp	n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
tin	n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes
naivete	n: lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or simplicity, often perceived as a flaw or weakness in dealing with real-world situations
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
scripture	n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
questionable	adj: doubtful or uncertain and may be open to question or criticism
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
turret	n: a small tower or tall structure, often found on the corner of a building, typically used for defensive purposes; a rotating armored structure on a military vehicle or ship for mounting weapons
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
beech	n: a type of deciduous tree often used for timber or ornamental purposes
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
remand	v: to send someone accused of a crime, or a case, back into custody or back to a lower court, typically until a trial or further proceedings take place
virtual	adj: being actually such in almost every respect; existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact
inquire	v: to ask for information about something or from someone; to investigate or look into a matter to gain clarification or understanding
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
dormitory	n: a large room or building that provides sleeping quarters for multiple people, typically students or workers, often in separate beds or cubicles
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
sympathize	v: to express or feel compassion or understanding for someone else’s pain, difficulty, or misfortune; to share in someone else’s emotions or experiences
probation	n: a period of time during which an offender is released from imprisonment on the condition that they adhere to particular rules and is supervised by an officer; a time of training and testing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job
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.
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
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
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
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
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so