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Word	Meaning	Advanced
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
playground	n: an area where many people go for recreation, especially at a school or in a park
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
shrapnel	n: fragments of a bomb, shell, or other explosive object that are scattered in many directions upon detonation and can cause injury or damage
thug	n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang
glue	n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
mow	v: to cut down and trim grass or other vegetation, usually with a machine such as a lawnmower; to cut down or harvest crops
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
unpack	v: to open and remove stored items from a container or package; to analyze or examine something in detail, often to clarify or understand it better
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
terrorize	v: to make someone feel extremely frightened by violence or threats
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
hone	v: to sharpen or perfect something; to improve a skill or ability through practice
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
devotion	n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
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
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
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
inspection	n: the act of examining, assessing, or reviewing something to ensure its accuracy, quality, safety, or compliance; the process of investigating or evaluating something
heroine	n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
gasoline	n: a volatile flammable liquid obtained from petroleum, used mainly as a fuel in car engines, etc.
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
inferno	n: a place or condition of intense suffering, especially Hell, in traditional Christian beliefs
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
dreadful	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
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
outrage	n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
top-down	adj: controlled or implemented from the highest level of authority or management
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
mushroom	n: a type of fungus that grows on dead or decaying organic matter and typically has a stalk and an umbrella-shaped cap
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
demobilize	v: to discharge or release soldiers, military personnel, or other personnel from active service or duty; to disband or break up a military unit or force; to withdraw or deactivate a military force or resource
militia	n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
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
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
humane	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, and sympathy toward others, especially toward those who are suffering
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
insurgent	adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency
civilian	n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility
collateral	n: something of value pledged as security against a loan or debt; something that is related or complementary to something else, often as a secondary consequence
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
infuriate	v: to make extremely angry, incite to rage, provoke intense anger or exasperation
humiliate	v: to cause someone to feel ashamed, embarrassed, or degraded, especially in public or through revealing personal information
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
lieutenant	n: a deputy or subordinate officer; a military officer ranking below a captain; a naval rank or officer
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
stride	v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
throng	n: a large crowd of people
kneel	v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
armor	n: a protective covering made of metal or other durable materials, worn to guard against injury or damage
wobble	v: to move or shake unsteadily from side to side or up and down
silent	adj: without any or little sound
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
doable	adj: possible to do; capable of existing, taking place, or proving true
outline	v: to describe the main facts or aspects involved in something
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
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
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
kind-hearted	adj: having a caring and sympathetic nature; characterized by concern for the well-being and happiness of others
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose