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Word	Meaning	Advanced
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
anecdote	n: a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
python	n: a nonvenomous snake found in Africa, Asia, and Australia, known for its ability to squeeze and suffocate its prey before swallowing it whole; a high-level programming language used for various purposes, often in scientific computing and data analysis
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
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
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
laden	adj: heavily loaded or burdened
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
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
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
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
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
nonviolence	n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change
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
analytical	adj: relating to or using analysis (= the process of breaking down a complex system or concept into smaller, simpler parts to understand it better), or able to analyze
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
refrigerator	n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
theocracy	n: a form of government in which religious leaders or institutions hold the ultimate authority and religious laws are the basis of governance
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
steppe	n: a vast, wide, and usually treeless plain, typically found in semi-arid or arid regions, characterized by fertile soil and grassy vegetation, often used for grazing livestock; an expansive and open grassland ecosystem found in Eurasia and North America
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
profess	v: to declare openly, often publicly or formally, that one has a particular skill, belief, or feeling; to admit or affirm
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
unity	n: the condition of being together or in agreement
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
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
unite	v: to come or join together as one; to combine or merge separate elements, individuals, or groups into a single entity or whole; to form a union or alliance
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
counter-example	n: an example that contradicts or disproves a given statement, theory, or hypothesis
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.
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
spontaneous	adj: happening or being done naturally, often unexpected way, without being made to happen
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
fraternity	n: a group of people, especially men, who are associated with each other through a common interest or occupation
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
provocateur	n: a person who deliberately behaves in a way to provoke or challenge others, often to incite strong reactions or controversy
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
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
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
disperse	v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
constantly	adv: all the time
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
overtake	v: to catch up to and pass by someone or something that is in front of you, usually about moving vehicles; to come to a point where you become more successful, important, or influential than someone or something else
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
humor	n: the quality of being amusing or funny; the liquid parts of the body
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
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
skit	n: a short, often humorous performative piece or act, typically performed in a comic or satirical tone or style, as part of a variety show or a theatrical or musical performance
petrol	n: a flammable liquid made from petroleum that is used as a fuel in internal combustion engines, commonly known as gasoline in North America
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
queue	n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available
arrest	v: to take into custody
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
espresso	n: a strong, concentrated, and finely ground coffee beverage, typically served in a small cup or demitasse originating in Italy, which is characterized by its rich, dark flavor and thick, foamy crema on top
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
majesty	n: regal or royal dignity; grandeur or greatness
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
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
participate	v: to take part in something
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
anonymity	n: the condition of being anonymous or unidentified; the state of not revealing one’s name, identity, or other personal information
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
mutilate	v: to cause severe damage, disfigurement, or injury, usually to a person or an animal; to destroy, alter, or damage something severely or irreparably
straw	n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc.
camel	n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
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
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
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
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
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy