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Word	Meaning	Advanced
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
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
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
dubious	adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
myriad	adj: a very large number
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
ditch	n: a long, narrow, and shallow depression or channel that is dug into the ground; (verb) to throw away
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
caveat	n: a warning against certain acts; (law) a formal notice filed with a court or officer to suspend a proceeding until the filer is given a hearing
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
worthwhile	adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
diversion	n: a change of direction or course; the act of redirecting attention or activity to a different topic or task; a form of entertainment or pastime that provides a temporary distraction or relief
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
Nazi	n: a member or supporter of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and carried out a genocidal campaign against Jews and other marginalized groups; someone who subscribes to similar racist or authoritarian beliefs
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
swastika	n: an ancient symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, often used by cultures around the world as a symbol of good fortune or well-being, but more recently and unfortunately, associated with the Nazi party and its atrocities during World War II
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
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
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
slick	adj: smoothly polished and shiny; cleverly and smoothly done; well-organized and efficient
footnote	n: a note of additional information provided at the bottom of a page in a book or document, often indicated by a superscript number or symbol in the main text
laden	adj: heavily loaded or burdened
Semitic	adj: relating to the group of languages that includes Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic, spoken by the peoples of the middle east and north Africa
revisionism	n: the reinterpretation or revision of an ideology, historical account, or doctrine, often to challenge or undermine established beliefs or ideas
revise	v: to examine and make corrections or alterations to the idea, piece of writing, etc. to improve it
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
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
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
edgy	adj: being tense, nervous, or irritable; nervous, jittery behavior; having a provocative, unconventional, or avant-garde style or mentality
out-of-the-box	adj: referring to something unconventional, innovative, or creative, not adhering to traditional or mainstream approaches or ideas; of or relating to a product, solution, or way of thinking that is original or unique
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
encroach	v: to advance beyond the usual or acceptable limit gradually and often without being noticed; to infringe upon someone’s territory, rights, privacy, etc.
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
penguin	n: a flightless sea bird that is found in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white coloring and its upright, waddling gait
mistakenly	adv: in a mistaken or incorrect way; wrongly
libel	n: a false and damaging statement about someone that is published or broadcast to a wide audience, often to harm their reputation or character
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
virtually	adv: almost completely
ally	n: a country that has officially agreed to assist and support another country, particularly in the event of a war
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
vigor	n: physical strength and energy; the strength, vitality, or force that is necessary for sustained physical or mental effort
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
battleship	n: a large, heavily armed warship that is designed to engage in naval warfare
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
reticent	adj: disposed to be silent or uncommunicative; restrained or reluctant to speak; inclined to keep one’s thoughts or feelings to oneself
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
falsehood	n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
facto	adj: of or relating to facts; done in reality; actually existing or occurring
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
abet	v: to assist, encourage, or support someone in the commission of a crime or wrongdoing; to actively promote or aid in the accomplishment of an action
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
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
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
tendentious	adj: expressing or promoting a specific bias, viewpoint, or agenda, often in a way that is biased or one-sided; strongly and often excessively partisan
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
edition	n: a particular form or version in which a text, especially a printed book, magazine, or newspaper, is published;
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
exonerate	v: to clear someone of blame or accusation; to free someone from responsibility or guilt
preponderance	n: the quality or condition of being greater in amount, quantity, or importance; superiority in strength, influence, or importance
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
extension	n: a thing that is added to something to make it longer, larger, or wider; an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students; an additional telephone set that is connected to the same telephone line
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
polemic	n: a strong, passionate, and often controversial argument or written work presenting a particular viewpoint or opinion; a forceful, persuasive, and aggressive debate or written discourse defending or attacking a specific belief, idea, or principle
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
outright	adj: completely; completely and without reservation; without any attempt at concealment
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
alt-right	n: (abbreviation for “alternative right”) a political movement or group characterized by extreme conservative, nationalist, or authoritarian beliefs, often associated with white supremacy or xenophobic attitudes
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
underneath	adv: under or below something else
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
beguile	v: to deceive or charm someone through trickery, flattery, or manipulative behavior; to distract or divert someone’s attention
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
enlightened	adj: having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
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
indisputable	adj: not able to be denied or disputed; true
recant	v: to withdraw or retract a statement or belief, especially a formal or public one
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period