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Word	Meaning	Advanced
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
impatience	n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
silent	adj: without any or little sound
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
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
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
menopause	n: the natural cessation of menstruation and fertility in women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
caregiving	n: the act of providing care and support for someone who is ill, disabled, or elderly
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
retiring	adj: withdrawing from a position or activity, or becoming more secluded or reserved
rewire	v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
coordinated	adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
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
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
newfound	adj: newly discovered or acquired
ferment	v: to experience a chemical change or action that results in the production of alcohol or effervescence of gases; (noun) a state of agitated activity or change, especially in the context of social or political movements
feminism	n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
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
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
breakthrough	n: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
hire	v: to give somebody a job
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
neckline	n: the shape or style of the opening at the top of a garment that surrounds the neck, such as a shirt or dress
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
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
scarf	n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons
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
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
entirely	adv: completely
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
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
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
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
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
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
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
agitate	v: to disturb or upset someone’s emotions, peace, or tranquility; to stir or shake something up, often to mix or dissolve it
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
affirmative	adj: indicating agreement, support, or confirmation; positive or assertive in tone
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.
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
candid	adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
scarcity	n: the state of being in short supply; a small and inadequate amount
turf	n: a layer of grass and soil covering a particular area of land, especially used as a playing surface in sports or as a lawn
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
renewable	adj: capable of being renewed, extended, or replaced
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
aerobic	adj: relating to or requiring oxygen; (noun) an exercise or form of physical activity that enhances cardiovascular fitness and endurance, such as running or cycling
sideline	n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
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
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
splendid	adj: very impressive or beautiful; magnificent
torch	n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle
brilliantly	adv: in an intelligent, graceful, or skillful manner; very brightly or effectively
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate