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Word	Meaning	Advanced
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
ballistic	adj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
brandish	v: to wave or display something, typically a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive manner; to exhibit something with pride or enthusiasm
joust	n: a medieval sport in which two knights on horseback charge at each other with lances, trying to knock each other off their horses; a heated competition or argument
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
blackmail	n: the act of demanding money or something else in return for not revealing embarrassing or damaging information
embolden	v: to give courage or confidence to someone; to make someone feel brave or empowered; to strengthen or reinforce a position or belief
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
brash	adj: self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way; impetuous; lacking in consideration for consequences or the opinions or feelings of others
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
lull	n: a period of calm or quiet; a temporary cessation of activity, noise, or music; a soothing sound or movement that induces sleep or relaxation
complacency	n: a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often resulting in a lack of motivation to improve or address problems
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
haunt	v: to frequent or visit repeatedly, often in a way that is disturbing or unsettling; to occupy or fill the mind, often in a way that is unpleasant or persistent
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
arsenal	n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
spokesperson	n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public
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
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
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
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
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
shiver	v: to shake or quiver with cold, fear, or excitement; to tremble or vibrate rapidly
spine	n: the series of bones running down the center of the back that protect the spinal cord and support the body; the backbone or vertebral column
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
reckless	adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
mortify	v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
macabre	adj: gruesome, grisly; relating to death
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
assured	adj: confident and sure; having no doubts or worries
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
purport	v: to claim or suggest that something is true or has a particular character or quality; (noun) the intended meaning of a communication
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
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
discredit	v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
no-fly	n: a situation in which planes are not allowed to take off or land at a particular airport or in particular airspace; a list of individuals who are prohibited from flying due to security concerns
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
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.
confrontation	n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
egregious	adj: outstandingly bad or shocking; conspicuously or outrageously bad or reprehensible
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
indiscriminately	adv: done without any distinction or selection; randomly or without careful consideration
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
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
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
decipher	v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
certainty	n: the state of being certain
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
unchecked	adj: not restrained or controlled; not examined or scrutinized; allowed to proceed without restraint or interference
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
indicator	n: something that shows or points out what a situation is like or how a situation is changing
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
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
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
relegate	v: to assign or dismiss to a lower or less important status or place; to demote
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
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
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
holistic	adj: relating to or dealing with the whole of something rather than just its parts
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
brainpower	n: intellectual or cognitive ability; mental capacity or intelligence
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
neuroscience	n: the scientific study of the function, structure, and disorder of the brain and the nervous system
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
thwart	v: to prevent something from happening or succeeding
ingenuity	n: the quality of inventing things or solving problems in clever new ways
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage