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Word	Meaning	Advanced
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
checkpoint	n: a designated location or point along a route or journey where travelers are required to stop and undergo a security or documentation check
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
collateral	n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
autonomous	adj: capable of governing or controlling its affairs
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
loop	n: a shape like a curve or a circle made by something long and thin, such as a piece of string, that bends round and crosses itself
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
dazzling	adj: shining brightly; highly attractive or exciting
laser	n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
shotgun	n: a firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and that typically fires several small metal balls or pellets called shot
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
microwave	n: a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths ranging from about one millimeter to one meter and frequencies between 300 MHz (0.3 GHz) and 300 GHz; an electric oven that cooks food by exposing it to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, which causes the food molecules to vibrate and heat up quickly
transmitter	n: a piece of equipment used for generating and sending electronic signals, especially radio or television signals
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
molecule	n: a group of two or more atoms held together by attractive forces known as chemical bonds
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
turbine	n: a machine that rotates to generate power from fluids such as water or gas
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
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
resin	n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance
capsicum	n: a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family, including various species of chili peppers, bell peppers, and other spicy peppers
broad	adj: very wide; general
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
heap	n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something
firearm	n: a weapon that is designed to be fired and uses an explosive charge to propel a projectile, such as a bullet or a shell
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
criminology	n: the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, law, and statistics, among others
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
limb	n: an arm and leg of a person or animal
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
frequent	adj: happening constantly
compliant	adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands
indiscriminately	adv: done without any distinction or selection; randomly or without careful consideration
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
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
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
pump	v: to cause water, air, gas, etc. to move from one place to another by using mechanical equipment; to get or supply something such as money, information, etc. in significant quantities
anesthetic	n: a substance that is administered to a person or an animal to produce a loss of sensation or consciousness so that medical or surgical procedures can be performed without causing pain
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
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
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
virtually	adv: almost completely
toll	n: money that you have to pay to use a particular road, bridge, etc.; (verb) to ring slowly
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
multiply	v: to add a number to itself a specified number of times; to increase or cause to increase very much in number or quantity
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
custody	n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
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
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
pique	n: a feeling of irritation or resentment, often caused by a perceived slight or insult; (verb) to cause to feel resentment or indignation
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
elementary	adj: relating to the first principles or fundamental parts of a subject; fundamental or basic, often used to refer to a school or level of education that covers the fundamental principles of various subjects
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
stun	v: to make a person or an animal unconscious or dizzy, especially by hitting them on the head; to make someone surprised or shocked greatly
zap	v: to strike, destroy, get rid of, or kill something or someone suddenly and with force
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
restrain	v: to prevent or hold back from doing something, often by physical or moral force; to limit or restrict one’s actions or behavior; to control or moderate strong emotions or impulses
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner