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Word	Meaning	Advanced
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
nefarious	adj: extremely wicked or criminal; evil or immoral; often used to describe someone engaged in sinister or unlawful activities
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
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
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
scan	v: to examine something hastily, with the eyes or with a machine, to get information
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
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
arrest	v: to take into custody
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
demean	v: to lower or damage someone’s dignity, honor, or reputation; to treat someone disrespectfully, often in a way that makes them feel inferior or humiliated
coercive	adj: using force, threats, or intimidation to compel someone to do something against their will or desire; related to coercion
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
affluent	adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
annoying	adj: making someone feel slightly angry
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
debtor	n: a person or entity that owes money or is in debt to another party; someone who is obligated to fulfill a financial obligation
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
unpaid	adj: not yet paid; without payment
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
bunk	n: a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep, typically a narrow bed frame supported by a solid structure; nonsense or untruthful talk, often intended to deceive or mislead; a type of overnight accommodation, particularly in a military or institutional setting
toilet	n: a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture with a seat for defecation and urination, or a room or building containing one or more of this fixture
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
filthy	adj: dirty or unclean, often to an extreme or offensive degree; morally offensive or obscene
mucus	n: a slimy liquid produced inside the nose and other body parts for lubrication, protection, etc.
spigot	n: a valve or faucet used to control the flow of liquid from a container or pipe
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
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
haggle	v: to negotiate a deal or price by bargaining in a persistent and often argumentative way; to argue or dispute over a price or other terms of a transaction
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
panhandle	v: to ask for money or donations on the street by holding out a container or sign; to beg for money or support; (noun) a narrow strip of land projecting from a larger territory, typically with a shape resembling the handle of a pan
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
fridge	n: a piece of electrical equipment in which food can be stored at low temperatures so that it stays fresh
chronic	adj: being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering; habitual
cardboard	n: a stiff, thick material made from compressed paper pulp used to make boxes and other packaging materials
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
paramedic	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide emergency medical care to patients in the pre-hospital setting, often in ambulances or other emergency vehicles
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
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
schizophrenia	n: a severe mental disorder in which a person has a distorted view of reality and may experience hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior
bipolar	adj: of, relating to, or occurring in both polar regions; of or relating to manic depressive illness
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
anomalous	adj: deviating from what is standard or expected; unexpected or unusual in a way that is difficult to explain
grotesque	adj: bizarre or fantastic in shape, appearance, or character; fantastic; bizarre
dungeon	n: a room or cell in which prisoners are held, especially underground
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
extortion	n: the act of obtaining something, often money, through force, threats, or coercion
scheme	n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something
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
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
pending	adj: awaiting a decision or resolution; yet to be resolved
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
immediately	adv: now or without delay
bland	adj: lacking in strong flavor, character, or interest; unremarkable or unexciting
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
pretrial	adj: referring to a period before a criminal trial, usually used for legal proceedings or investigations that take place during this time
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
allegation	n: an assertion or claim that is made without proof or evidence; a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal but which has not been proven in a court of law
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
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
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
sterile	adj: free from living microorganisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and viruses; incapable of reproducing
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
nonviolence	n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
replace	v: to take the place of something
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend