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Word	Meaning	Advanced
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
engulf	v: to swallow up; to surround and cover completely
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
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
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
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
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
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
withdrawn	adj: having retired oneself from society, company, or public life; extremely shy and quiet
lingering	adj: continuing for a long time; persistent; remaining in a place or situation for longer than is usual or necessary; unwilling to leave
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
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
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
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
discontent	n: dissatisfaction or unhappiness with a situation or condition; a feeling of displeasure or disapproval
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
insurgent	adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
rife	adj: full of, abundant with, or commonly present or encountered, often used to describe something undesirable or harmful
insecure	adj: not firm or firmly fixed; likely to fail or give way, or not assured of safety
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
intensify	v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
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.
anew	adv: in a new or different way
militia	n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
perpetrate	v: to commit or carry out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception; to be responsible for the creation or continuation of a negative situation
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
coercion	n: the use of force, threats, or intimidation to persuade someone to do something against their will; the practice of controlling or manipulating someone through the use of power or authority
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
instigate	v: to initiate, start or incite something, often to cause trouble, conflict, or violence; to urge or stir someone to take a particular action or behavior
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
tribunal	n: a court or other official body that is empowered to judge or adjudicate disputes or matters of law; a place where such court sessions are held
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
overcrowded	adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
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
interpersonal	adj: connected with relationships between people
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
mastermind	v: to plan, organize, or oversee a complex scheme or project; to be the central or key person behind a brilliant or intricate plan or idea
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
participate	v: to take part in something
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
convene	v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
casualty	n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim
incur	v: to suffer from something, usually something negative, such as a loss, cost, or financial burden; to become subject to something as a result of one’s actions or conduct
preceding	adj: occurring or coming before something or somebody in time or order; previous or former
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
verdict	n: an official opinion or decision made in a civil or criminal case or an inquest (= an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death); the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation