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Word	Meaning	Advanced
defendant	n: a person or party who is accused of a crime or who is being sued in a court of law
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
slander	n: the act of making false and damaging statements about someone
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
turbulent	adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation
heir	n: a person who has the legal right to receive someone’s money, property, or a title from another person when that person dies
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
luxury	n: a state of great comfort or sophistication, mainly provided by expensive and beautiful things
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
import	v: to bring goods or services into a country from another country; to transfer electronic data into a database or document;
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
chateau	n: a large country house or castle in France, especially one that is the residence of a noble or titled person
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
tailspin	n: a state of confusion or panic, often associated with a sudden and rapid decline or loss of control; (of aviation) a sudden and rapid downward spiral of an aircraft, which is typically out of control
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
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
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
skyrocket	v: to rapidly ascend to a very high level; increase rapidly;
insensitive	adj: not showing or feeling concern for the needs and feelings of others
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
vaccinate	v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
disastrous	adj: extremely bad, harmful, or unsuccessful
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
franc	n: the currency used in some countries, including Switzerland, France, and formerly Belgium
objection	n: a reason or statement expressing disapproval or dissent
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
clergy	n: the official leaders of the religious activities, especially of the Christian Church
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
exempt	adj: free from or not subject to a particular requirement or restriction; (verb) to excuse someone or something from an obligation, payment, etc.
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
expense	n: the money, time, or effort incurred or required for something
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
scapegoat	v: to unfairly blame or punish someone for the misdeeds or mistakes of others, often to deflect attention or avoid accountability; (noun) a person or group that is unfairly blamed for the problems or misfortunes of others, typically to divert attention or responsibility from the actual cause
negligence	n: failure to take proper care in doing something, a lack of attention or care that results in harm or damage; a legal term describing wrongdoing that results in injury or loss
oblivious	adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
frequent	adj: happening constantly
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
pardon	v: to forgive someone for something they have said or done, such as a crime; (noun) the act of excusing a mistake or offense
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
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
diamond	n: a precious stone made from pure carbon, typically transparent and colorless but possibly tinted in various colors; a shape or arrangement resembling the geometric form of a diamond
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
wasteful	adj: characterized by excessive or unnecessary use or consumption; using resources or materials inefficiently or inappropriately, resulting in unnecessary waste or expense
spendthrift	n: a person who spends money excessively and wastefully
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
incompetent	adj: lacking the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to perform a task or job; not legally qualified or authorized to perform a particular task or job
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
veto	n: the power or right to prevent a decision or law from being enacted or enforced, typically granted to a person in authority, such as a government official or a president
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
reformer	n: a person who makes changes to a system or law to improve it
avalanche	n: a sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of snow, ice, rocks, or other debris down a steep slope; a rapid and overwhelming occurrence of events or circumstances
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
treason	n: the act of betraying one’s country or government, especially by attempting to overthrow it or give aid and comfort to its enemies; a violation of allegiance or loyalty to one’s country or government
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
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
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
denigrate	v: to speak of or treat someone or something that is perceived as low or inferior in a derogatory or critical manner
baseless	adj: without any credible evidence, justification, or foundation; unfounded, groundless, or unsupported by facts or reason
accusation	n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone
incest	n: the act of engaging in sexual activity with a close relative, such as a parent, sibling, or cousin; a taboo or prohibited activity in many cultures and societies
orgy	n: a wild and uninhibited party or celebration; excessive, often sexual, indulgence; a group activity characterized by chaotic, unrestrained behavior
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
composure	n: the state of being calm, collected, and in control of one’s emotions and actions, especially in difficult or stressful situations
apology	n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble
executioner	n: a person who carries out the orders of a legal authority or a court to put someone to death
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
decadent	adj: characterized by or showing a state of moral or cultural decline
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
appetite	n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something
smear	v: to spread or apply a substance thinly and unevenly over a surface; to slander or accuse someone falsely; (noun) a mark or blot made by smudging, typically a dirty or greasy one
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
monarch	n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen
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
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event