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Word	Meaning	Advanced
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
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
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
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
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.
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
springtime	n: the season of the year between winter and summer, typically associated with the blooming of flowers, growth of plants, and milder weather
puppy	n: a young dog, usually less than a year old
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
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
partition	n: a physical divider or barrier that divides a space or area into two or more separate parts; a separation or division of something into different parts or sections
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
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
gunpoint	n: the point of a gun, used as a threat or in an armed robbery
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
emigrate	v: to leave one’s country or region to settle in another
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
punk	n: a type of a loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music originating in the 1970s; an aggressive and violent young man or boy
sneaking	adj: characterized by stealth, secrecy, or furtiveness; done in a surreptitious or underhanded manner
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
arrest	v: to take into custody
harmonious	adj: characterized by harmony or agreement; free from conflict or disagreement; pleasing or soothing in sound or tone
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
anarchist	n: a person who is skeptical of laws and governments and believes those are not necessary
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
tournament	n: a competition or series of contests involving several players or teams, leading to a final winner or winners
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
quad	n: (short for quadrangle) a square or rectangular open area or courtyard, often surrounded by buildings or used for recreational or social purposes
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
soapbox	n: a makeshift platform or podium, typically one that is improvised in a public place, used for making impromptu speeches or for expressing opinions on various topics; (verb) to express one’s opinions or deliver a speech in a passionate, forceful, or assertive manner
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
fingertip	n: the end or tip of a finger
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
silo	n: a tall, cylindrical structure, usually made of concrete or steel, that is used for storing grain, feed, or other dry materials; a system or structure that is isolated or separate from others
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
socialist	adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations)
bootstrap	n: a loop or strap on a boot that is used to pull it on; a self-starting process, often in IT or business, that is designed for beginning or continuing without external assistance
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
oxymoron	n: a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as “jumbo shrimp” or “deafening silence”
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
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
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
discriminating	adj: having or showing the ability to judge or discern, typically by distinguishing differences or making careful and considered choices; selective in a discerning way; showing refined taste or awareness of quality
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
fiscal	adj: relating to government revenue and expenditures; relating to financial matters
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
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
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
taxpayer	n: a person who pays taxes to the government
libertarian	n: a person who believes that people should be free to think and behave as they want and the government should only have a minimal level of control, and a person who advocates those beliefs
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
antithesis	n: the direct opposite; a contrast or opposition between two things
redemption	n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
distaste	n: a feeling that someone something is unpleasant or unacceptable
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
lefty	n: a left-handed person; a person with left-leaning political views or tendencies; a baseball pitcher who throws with their left hand
hire	v: to give somebody a job
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
pacifist	adj: a person who believes in pacifism, which is the opposition to war and violence as a means of resolving conflicts
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
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
precede	v: to happen or go before something or someone in time or space
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
moonshot	n: an ambitious, risky, and innovative project or goal, especially one that is intended to bring about radical change or breakthroughs in a particular field or industry, often inspired by the lunar landing mission of Apollo 11 in 1969
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see