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Word	Meaning	Advanced
participate	v: to take part in something
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
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
saltiness	n: the quality or state of being salty
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
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
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
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
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
sociopath	n: a person who exhibits a disregard for other people’s rights, feelings, and safety; someone who lacks empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others; sometimes used interchangeably with the term “psychopath”
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
upbringing	n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
socioeconomic	adj: relating to the social and economic factors that shape an individual, group, or community, particularly in terms of income, occupation, education, and social class
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
radicalization	n: the process of adopting extreme or fanatical views, beliefs, or ideologies, often leading to violent or aggressive behavior
categorize	v: to put people or things into groups according to their features, types, etc.
Nazi	n: a member or supporter of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and carried out a genocidal campaign against Jews and other marginalized groups; someone who subscribes to similar racist or authoritarian beliefs
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
alienation	n: the state of being isolated or detached from one’s social, emotional, or political environment
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
brotherhood	n: a relationship characterized by mutual support, unity, and camaraderie among people who share a common interest
sisterhood	n: a close association of women based on shared interests or goals; the sense of solidarity and loyalty that exists among women
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
nuptials	n: a formal or ceremonial event associated with marriage; the act or process of getting married; the state of being married
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
behead	v: to cut off the head of a person or animal
radicalize	v: to cause or become more radical in one’s beliefs or actions; to adopt or promote more extreme or uncompromising ideas or practices
accidentally	adv: by chance or without planning
jihad	n: a concept in Islam referring to a struggle or effort, often internal, to uphold or defend the faith, which can be interpreted in different ways, including as a spiritual or political struggle
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
cloak	n: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
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
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
cat-and-mouse	adj: referring to a situation or activity involving a tricky and elusive pursuit or strategy, where one party is constantly trying to outsmart or evade the other
arrogance	n: excessive self-confidence or self-importance
disseminate	v: to spread or distribute widely, especially information or ideas; to scatter or disperse
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
banal	adj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
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
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
encrypt	v: to convert information or data into a code, thereby making it unreadable without a key or password; to conceal or obscure information in a way that makes it inaccessible to unauthorized persons
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
broad	adj: very wide; general
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
hack	v: to hit and cut somebody or something roughly and violently; to find a bug in a computer program and break into their systems or networks
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
gloom	n: a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy; a feeling of depression or lack of hope; a state of obscurity or uncertainty
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
extremism	n: the holding of extreme political or religious views; actions or beliefs that fall outside of what is considered acceptable or reasonable
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
swastika	n: an ancient symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, often used by cultures around the world as a symbol of good fortune or well-being, but more recently and unfortunately, associated with the Nazi party and its atrocities during World War II
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
techie	n: a person who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in the field of technology, particularly with computers or electronic devices
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
satirical	adj: characterized by the use of criticism that ridicules human folly, vices, or weaknesses through humor, irony, or sarcasm
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
downstream	adv: in the direction that a stream or river flows; (adjective) in the direction of a stream’s current
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
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
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
inbox	n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept
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
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
poet	n: a person who writes poetry