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Word	Meaning	Advanced
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
sushi	n: a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice, often combined with fish or vegetables and sometimes wrapped in seaweed
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
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.
prank	n: a playful or mischievous trick, practical joke, or act of mischief performed with the intention of amusing or surprising others
magnet	n: an object or substance that can attract certain materials, such as iron or steel
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
zero-sum	adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
affront	n: an action or statement that causes offense or disrespect to someone’s dignity or honor; a deliberate insult or slight; (verb) to insult or offend someone intentionally, often by showing disrespect or disregard for their feelings, beliefs, or social norms
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
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
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
replace	v: to take the place of something
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
invariably	adv: in every case or on every occasion; without exception
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
fond	adj: having affection or liking for someone, particularly someone you’ve known for a long time
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
participate	v: to take part in something
annoy	v: to make someone angry, anxious, or irritating slightly
irritate	v: to annoy, provoke, or cause resentment or anger in someone; to inflame or make sore
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
sisterhood	n: a close association of women based on shared interests or goals; the sense of solidarity and loyalty that exists among women
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
inauguration	n: the formal beginning or initiation of something, especially the beginning of a political leader’s term in office; a ceremony marking the beginning of an organization or event
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
condone	v: to overlook, forgive, or show approval for an action or behavior that is wrong or disapproved of
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
aggravate	v: to make a problem or situation worse; to irritate or annoy someone
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
simmer	v: to cook food over low heat in a liquid, maintaining a temperature just below boiling point; to be filled with a low level of intense emotion; to be on the verge of expressing strong feelings
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
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
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
undercurrent	n: a concealed or underlying tendency or feeling; a flow below the surface of a fluid
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
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
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
abstain	v: to choose not to do something, especially something that one wants to do
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
judicial	adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
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
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
inundate	v: to flood or overwhelm with an excessive amount of something
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
recess	n: a period of time when the members of a parliament, committee, etc., are adjourned; a short break in a trial in court
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
preconceived	adj: (of an idea or opinion) formed beforehand, especially without evidence for its truth or usefulness
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing