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Word	Meaning	Advanced
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
matte	adj: having a surface without a shine, luster; non-glossy
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
traumatic	adj: relating to or caused by injury, especially emotional injury
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
unnoticed	adj: not seen or noticed
disgrace	n: a loss of respect, honor, or dignity; a state of shame or public humiliation; an action or behavior that is seen as immoral or unacceptable; (verb) to bring shame, dishonor, or discredit upon someone or something
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
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
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
firearm	n: a weapon that is designed to be fired and uses an explosive charge to propel a projectile, such as a bullet or a shell
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
abide	v: to accept or tolerate something or to act in accordance with a rule, decision, recommendation, etc.; to remain in a particular state or condition
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
pediatrics	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
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
unintentional	adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
unimaginable	adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
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
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
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
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
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
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
craven	adj: lacking courage; cowardly; characterized by a complete lack of bravery or boldness; excessively timid
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
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
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
unsolicited	adj: given or sent without being requested or asked for; not invited or desired
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
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
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
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
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
surreal	adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
instantly	adv: immediately
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
outnumber	v: to be more numerous or greater in number than another group or entity; to exceed in quantity or number
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
stranglehold	n: a grip that strangles or suffocates; an excessive grip or control
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.
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
insanity	n: the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness
equality	n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality
cross-country	adj: relating to or taking place across the open country rather than on roads or tracks; involving travel by foot, horse, or vehicle over rough terrain or through wilderness areas; (noun) a long-distance race or journey that takes place over rough or varied terrain, such as hills, forests, or fields
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
binge	n: a period of excessive or uncontrolled consumption, often of food or alcohol; a spree or bout of reckless behavior or indulgence
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
coworker	n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
commonplace	adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph