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Word	Meaning	Advanced
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
silent	adj: without any or little sound
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
unequivocal	adj: admitting of no doubt; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
scrupulous	adj: characterized by careful attention to detail, conscientiousness, and moral integrity; marked by a commitment to ethical behavior and fairness
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
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
exceedingly	adv: to an extreme degree
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
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
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.
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
xenophobic	adj: showing strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures; having a strong bias or prejudice against outsiders
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
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
tuition	n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
incumbent	n: a person who currently holds a particular position or job, especially in politics or public office; a duty or obligation that is required as part of a particular role or job
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
resignation	n: an act of giving up or resigning from a job or office
transcendentalism	n: a philosophical and literary movement of the mid-19th century that emphasized the spiritual and intuitive over the empirical and rational; valued individualism, nonconformity, and a connection with nature; prominent figures included Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau
resign	v: to give up a position or job voluntarily; to accept something unpleasant or undesirable as inevitable
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
beat-up	adj: describing something old, damaged, or worn out from use; (verb) to defeat or overpower in a physical altercation
haunt	v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
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
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
visa	n: an endorsement or authorization placed in a passport or travel document that allows the holder to enter or leave a particular country for a specific period of time; the process of applying for and obtaining such authorization
lettuce	n: a leafy vegetable that is often used as a base for salads or sandwiches; it has green leaves and a mild flavor
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
merciless	adj: showing no pity or compassion, cruel or without mercy; harsh and unforgiving
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
felony	n: a serious crime that carries a punishment of more than one year in prison, typically involving violence or other severe actions
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
deport	v: to force someone to leave a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
credential	v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
entourage	n: a group of people who attend or surround an important and influential person
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
precede	v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
recipient	n: a person who receives something
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
obligated	adj: legally or morally bound or compelled to do something; having a sense of duty or responsibility to fulfill a certain obligation
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
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
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
baptize	v: to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church by baptism (= a form of Christian ritual purification)
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
buddy	n: a close friend; a partner, especially one of a pair or team
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
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
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
accomplice	n: a person who helps someone else commit a crime or wrongdoing; a partner or associate in a questionable or immoral activity
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
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
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity