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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
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
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
insufferable	adj: intolerable or unbearable; causing excessive annoyance, irritation, or discontent
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
possessor	n: someone who has or owns something; the individual or entity in possession of a specific item or property
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
autocrat	n: a ruler with complete power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
stadium	n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events
popcorn	n: a type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, often used for making a snack
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
immediately	adv: now or without delay
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
premiere	n: the first public performance of a play, film, or piece of music, or the opening of a show or exhibition
broom	n: a cleaning tool that typically consists of a long handle with a bundle of stiff bristles or fibers at one end, used for sweeping or cleaning floors or other surfaces
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
complimentary	adj: expressing praise or admiration; given free of charge as a courtesy or goodwill gesture; conveying or expressing a compliment
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
chorus	n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
borough	n: a town, city, or district that is an administrative unit, typically smaller than a city
jersey	n: a knitted garment typically made of wool or cotton, worn as a shirt or pullover
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
participate	v: to take part in something
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
immense	adj: extremely large or great
pageant	n: a public spectacle or display, often involving colorful costumes, music, and elaborate sets; a contest in which people participate, often involving a parade, talent show, or beauty competition
nanny	n: a caregiver, usually a woman, who provides child care services in the home of the children’s parents or guardians, either on a part-time or full-time basis
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
bastardize	v: to alter, modify, or degrade something in a way that undermines or violates its original integrity or quality; to create a less authentic or less desirable version of something
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
indie	adj: (short for independent) relating to a style or genre of music, film, or literature that is produced without the backing or support of a major commercial company, often associated with a DIY (do-it-yourself) ethos or subculture
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
ennoble	v: to elevate in rank, character, or quality; to dignify or honor; to give a higher or nobler status to someone or something
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
entirely	adv: completely
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
patriotism	n: love and loyalty to one’s country
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
insatiable	adj: impossible to satisfy or content; having a strong desire or craving that is excessive or unquenchable
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
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
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
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
scorn	n: a feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something seen as unworthy or inferior; an expression of contempt or ridicule
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
weld	v: to join two or more pieces of metal together by heating their edges until they melt and fuse
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible