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Word	Meaning	Advanced
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
theological	adj: relating to the study of religion or religious belief; relating to the nature of God or divinity
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
hallowed	adj: considered holy or sacred; deserving of reverence or respect
seminary	n: an educational institution, typically for the training of candidates for the priesthood or ministry; a school for higher learning
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
participate	v: to take part in something
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
metro	n: a mass transit system in an urban area, such as a subway or light rail system; (short for “metropolitan”) a large city, either a capital or a major urban area, often characterized by densely populated areas with significant economic, cultural, and political importance
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
precipitously	adv: steeply or abruptly; quickly or suddenly, often referring to a dramatic change or decline
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
firework	n: a device that produces a colorful display of light and sound when it is ignited
gunfire	n: the sound or act of shooting a firearm; the noise created by multiple guns firing at the same time
bedtime	n: the time at which a person typically goes to bed and prepares to sleep; the period just before bedtime, which may involve routines or activities that are intended to promote relaxation or sleepiness
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
gurney	n: a wheeled stretcher used for transporting patients, particularly in hospitals and emergency settings
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
venerate	v: to regard with great respect, reverence, or admiration; to honor or hold in high esteem
matriarch	n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group
patriarch	n: a man who is the head of a family or tribe or a man who is revered because of his age, wisdom, or spiritual leadership
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
congregation	n: a group of people assembled, typically in a church or synagogue, for religious worship or other communal purposes; a gathering or collection of people or things in a specific location or context
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
sag	v: to droop or hang down, especially due to a lack of support or the weight of something
decry	v: to speak out strongly against something, often publicly
at-risk	adj: in danger of being harmed or damaged, or of death or loss
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
careen	v: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a particular direction
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
convenience	n: the state of being suitable or opportune
oblivious	adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful
carrion	n: the decaying flesh of dead animals, often used to refer to the carcasses that serve as food for scavenging animals
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
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
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
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
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
lockstep	n: a way of walking in which people’s strides are perfectly synchronized; rigid conformity to a particular plan or set of actions
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
clergy	n: the official leaders of the religious activities, especially of the Christian Church
cadre	n: a group of trained and committed members of an organization or movement
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket; (verb) to grab or catch hold of someone or something
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
detriment	n: something that causes harm, injury, or damage
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
dispel	v: to remove something, especially a feeling of fear, doubt, and false idea
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
heroin	n: a highly addictive and illegal drug derived from morphine, typically administered by injection and often associated with serious health problems, including overdose and addiction
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
probation	n: a period of time during which an offender is released from imprisonment on the condition that they adhere to particular rules and is supervised by an officer; a time of training and testing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job
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
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
arrest	v: to take into custody
prosecution	n: the act of bringing legal charges against someone for a crime they are accused of committing; the legal team responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
alleviate	v: to make something, usually pain, distress, or problem, less severe or intense; to ease or lighten a burden
component	n: one of several parts that combines with others to form something bigger
grindstone	v: a thick, disc-shaped stone that is used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing metal tools or implements; (verb) to sharpen or polish with a grindstone; to work hard and consistently
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
ploy	n: a strategic maneuver or tactic used to gain an advantage; a cunning plan or scheme
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
misconduct	n: behavior that is improper, illegal, or in violation of expected standards or norms, often involving abuse of power or trust
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
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
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
underemployed	adj: employed in a job that does not fully utilize one’s skills, education, or experience; employed in a job that is below one’s qualifications or aspirations
healthcare	n: the organized activity or business of preserving mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
duffel	n: a large cylindrical bag, usually made of cloth or canvas, used for carrying personal belongings, especially during travel or sports activities
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
suppression	n: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify