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Word	Meaning	Advanced
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
groundbreaking	adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
writ	n: a written legal order or command
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
microscope	n: an instrument used to see objects or substances that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
uneasy	adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
warlord	n: a military leader who has gained control over a region or territory, typically through force or intimidation; a commander of an army or group of soldiers who operates outside the control of a legitimate government
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
hardworking	adj: tending to work with a lot of effort and care
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
conscript	v: to enlist or draft someone into military service or to compel someone to serve in a certain capacity; to recruit or oblige someone to do something against their will or preference
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
diplomacy	n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
marksman	n: a skilled and accurate shooter, especially one who excels in shooting targets or hunting
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
riverbank	n: the land along the edge of a river, often used for recreation or agricultural purposes
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
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
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
allied	adj: united or connected by a political or military agreement
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
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
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
macho	adj: characterized by a strong sense of masculinity or male dominance, often in a way that is perceived as arrogant or aggressive
brag	v: to say something in a boastful manner, to impress others, or make oneself feel superior
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
contradictory	adj: containing or consisting of conflicting or incompatible elements
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
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
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
occurrence	n: an event, incident, or happening; something that happens or takes place
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
revenge	n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
monopoly	n: exclusive control or possession of something, especially an area of business; a board game in which players try to gain a monopoly on real estate
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
judicial	adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment
reassurance	n: the act of giving advice or help to make someone feel less worried; the act of giving someone confidence
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
abstain	v: to choose not to do something, especially something that one wants to do
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
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
flywheel	n: a large, heavy wheel with a smooth rim that is used to store rotational energy and to smooth out fluctuations in the speed of an engine or other machine
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
rationale	n: the fundamental reason or underlying logic, principle, or justification behind a decision, action, or belief; the explanation or logical basis that supports or provides reasoning for something
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
greatly	adv: to an extraordinary extent or degree; very much
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
participate	v: to take part in something
peacekeeping	n: the act of maintaining peace, especially in conflict-prone regions or between hostile groups, usually through the deployment of a neutral military force or diplomatic initiatives
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
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
disband	v: to break up or cause to disperse, especially formally
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
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
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft