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Word	Meaning	Advanced
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
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.
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
equivocation	n: the act of intentionally using ambiguous language or expressions to mislead or avoid giving a direct answer; a deliberate use of vague or unclear language to deceive or confuse
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
misinterpretation	n: a mistake or error in understanding or explaining something; the act of interpreting incorrectly; an incorrect interpretation
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
scripture	n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
misinterpret	v: to understand or explain something in the wrong way
ascendant	n: a person’s ancestor; the predecessor or originator of something; rising or dominant; in astrology, the zodiacal sign or house that is on the horizon at a particular time and place
synagogue	n: (also “shul”) a Jewish house of worship, typically consisting of a hall for prayer and study and often containing a sanctuary, a social hall, and a collection of administrative offices
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
relegate	v: to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important status or place; to demote
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
subservient	adj: willing to obey or serve someone else without question or complaint; excessively obedient or submissive
edict	n: an official order or command issued by a ruler or government; a formal or authoritative proclamation
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
deacon	n: in some Christian denominations, an ordained minister ranks below a priest; a layperson chosen to assist and support a priest or pastor in their religious duties, often involved in serving the community and performing charitable acts
chaplain	n: a member of the clergy or religious community who is employed to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, or support to a particular group, such as a hospital or military unit; a person who performs religious ceremonies or rites, particularly within a non-denominational or multi-faith setting
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
seminary	n: an educational institution, typically for the training of candidates for the priesthood or ministry; a school for higher learning
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
exert	v: to put forth effort; to put into action; to bring into play
abusive	adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
blight	v: to have a detrimental effect on something, typically causing it to deteriorate or fail; (noun) any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
excessive	adj: greater than what seems necessary, normal, or desirable
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
nowadays	adv: at the current time, in comparison to the past
threefold	adj: three times as great or as many
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
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
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
genital	adj: of or relating to the external and internal reproductive organs
mutilation	n: the act of severely damaging or injuring a person’s body or body part, particularly through cutting or disfiguring; the condition of being so damaged or disfigured
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
razor	n: a sharp blade used for shaving or cutting hair
blade	n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting
sterilize	v: to make something free of all forms of life, especially bacteria or viruses, by using heat, chemicals, or radiation
exterior	adj: situated in or suitable for the outdoors or outside of something
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
menstruate	v: to have or experience the process in a woman’s menstrual cycle during which blood and other materials are discharged from the uterus
mutilate	v: to cause severe damage, disfigurement, or injury, usually to a person or an animal; to destroy, alter, or damage something severely or irreparably
affliction	n: a condition of physical or mental suffering or distress, often caused by illness, injury, or other adversity; a burden or trouble that causes hardship or grief
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
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
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
disgrace	n: a loss of respect, honor, or dignity; a state of shame or public humiliation; an action or behavior that is seen as immoral or unacceptable; (verb) to bring shame, dishonor, or discredit upon someone or something
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
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
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
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
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
brothel	n: (also “whorehouse”) a place where people, particularly women, engage in sexual activity for payment; a house of prostitution
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
excess	n: an amount or quantity beyond what is acceptable, expected, or reasonable
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
increasingly	adv: more and more
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
pimp	n: a person, typically a man, who lives off the earnings of a prostitute or sex worker
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
arrest	v: to take into custody
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
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
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
submarine	n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea
battalion	n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
serial	adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents
impunity	n: exemption or freedom from punishment or harm; a state of being immune to negative consequences or legal accountability
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
warlike	adj: characterized by a tendency toward or readiness for war or aggression; belligerent or hostile in manner
overhead	n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
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
jury	n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
forceful	adj: having or showing great strength or energy
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief