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Word	Meaning	Advanced
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
unproven	adj: not tested or proved
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
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
hieroglyph	n: a writing system using picture symbols, such as the one used in ancient Egypt
unfounded	adj: not based on good evidence or reason; without foundation or justification
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
xenophobic	adj: showing strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures; having a strong bias or prejudice against outsiders
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
colosseum	n: a large amphitheater (= an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports) in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
disparage	v: to describe or represent as being of little worth or value; to belittle, degrade, or criticize unfairly
discredit	v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
fieldwork	n: real-world research or study conducted outside a library or laboratory.
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
ceramics	n: objects made from materials such as clay that are hardened by heat, often to create functional or decorative items
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
carving	n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
sarcophagus	n: a stone coffin, often adorned with sculpture or inscriptions, usually used to hold the remains of a deceased person or people
lid	n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
deceased	adj: no longer alive; dead
jaw	n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information
underworld	n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies
reborn	adj: brought back to life in a new form or with a new nature
deity	n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture
stylize	v: to show, do, or represent something according to a particular style, especially a conventional one
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
cosmology	n: the scientific study of the nature and origin of the universe
iconography	n: the visual images or symbols used in a particular field of study, worship, or art; a system or language of imagery used to represent ideas or concepts
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
astronaut	n: a person trained by a space agency to travel outside the Earth’s atmosphere
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
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
marvel	n: someone something that causes feelings of wonder or surprise
awe	n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
undoubtedly	adv: without a doubt; certainly; definitely
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
battleground	n: a place where a battle is fought
placement	n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
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
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
vigorously	adv: in a way that is very energetic and enthusiastic
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
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
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
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
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
deface	v: to mar or spoil the surface or appearance of something, typically by drawing or writing on it
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
debunk	v: to expose or dismiss as false, exaggerated, or worthless
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
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
lawless	adj: lacking in lawful or legal constraints or restrictions; characterized by disorder, chaos, or anarchy; outside the realm of the law or legal system
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
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
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
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
groundbreaking	adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
caste	n: a social class or group, typically determined by birth or occupation, that has a particular status in a society
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
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
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
radiocarbon	n: a radioactive form of carbon that is used to date ancient biological materials, such as bones or wood, by measuring the amount of carbon-14 remaining in them
theoretical	adj: relating to the concepts and principles upon which a particular topic is founded, rather than practice and experience
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do