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Word	Meaning	Advanced
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
mercenary	n: a professional soldier who will fight for any country or organization that offers payment
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
persecute	v: to subject someone to hostility, ill-treatment, or harassment, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs; to oppress or mistreat someone because of their identity
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
apprehension	n: the act of apprehending or arresting someone; a feeling of anxiety, worry, or uncertainty about something that may happen in the future; understanding or comprehension of something, particularly a complex or abstract concept or idea
silent	adj: without any or little sound
eavesdrop	v: to listen to someone else’s conversation without their knowledge or permission
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
pacifist	adj: a person who believes in pacifism, which is the opposition to war and violence as a means of resolving conflicts
helmet	n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
diploma	n: a document showing the completion of a course of study or a portion of the education program; a course of study at a college or university
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
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
coincide	v: to take place at or near the same time
consolation	n: the comfort received by a person after misfortune or disappointment
bleach	v: to remove color or stains, whiten, or sterilize using a solution of chemicals or other substances, such as bleach
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
arrest	v: to take into custody
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
indelible	adj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot
immediately	adv: now or without delay
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
unknowingly	adv: without intention or being aware of what is happening
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
falsify	v: to alter or manipulate information, data, or evidence to deceive or mislead; to prove to be false or incorrect
tamper	v: to interfere with something in a way that causes damage or unauthorized alteration; to meddle with or manipulate something without permission or authority; (noun) a tool or device used for interfering with or altering something in a way that is unauthorized or illegal
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
engraving	n: a design or picture made by cutting lines into a metal plate or stone, especially for printing
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
centrifuge	n: a machine that uses centrifugal force (= a type of inertial force that appears to act on an object moving in a circular path and is directed away from the center) to separate substances of different densities, especially to separate liquids from solids
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
immigrate	v: to come to live permanently in a foreign country
staunch	adj: firmly loyal and devoted, unyielding or resolute
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
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
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
benevolent	adj: well-meaning and kind; serving a charitable or philanthropic purpose
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
unassuming	adj: not arrogant, bold, or forward
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
unshakeable	adj: not able to be shaken or moved; firm, steadfast, and determined; describing a person who is strong, resolute, and unwavering
utopia	n: an ideal and perfect society in which all social and political problems have been solved, and all members live in harmony and prosperity
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
anyhow	adv: anyway; regardless of what has happened or been said
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
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
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
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
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion