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Word	Meaning	Advanced
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
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
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
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
pre-K	n: (an abbreviation for “pre-kindergarten”) a program that provides structured educational activities and socialization opportunities for young children before they start formal kindergarten
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
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
nourishment	n: food or other substances necessary for growth and health
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
reconstruction	n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition
redline	n: a boundary or threshold beyond which something is no longer acceptable or allowed; a mark or line drawn in red to indicate a specific limit or danger zone
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
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
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
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
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
placement	n: the act or process of putting something in a particular position or location; a temporary position or job in an organization
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
sophomore	n: a student in their second year of college or high school; used more broadly to refer to someone who is experienced in a particular activity or field
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
audacity	n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
genealogy	n: the study of family history and the tracing of lineages
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
superb	adj: extremely good; excellent in quality; superbly done
inextricable	adj: unable to be separated or escaped from
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
theorist	n: a person who develops or formulates theories about a particular subject, especially in the sciences or social sciences; someone who engages in theoretical thinking or speculation
fathom	v: to understand or comprehend (a difficult or complex problem or situation); to measure the depth of water
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
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
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
dissertation	n: a long and formal written treatise or discourse, often presenting research or analysis on a particular subject or topic, in support of a degree or academic qualification
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
competent	adj: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
tenet	n: one of the fundamental ideas or beliefs upon which a theory or broader group of views is founded
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
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
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
matriarch	n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands
convene	v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
jet	n: a type of aircraft that is powered by one or more jet engines and can fly at high speeds, typically over long distances
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
handwritten	adj: written with a pen or pencil rather than typed
proximity	n: the state or quality of being near or close to something or someone in distance or time
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
protege	n: (also protégé) a person who is guided, supported, or trained by a more experienced or influential person (known as a mentor or sponsor) to achieve success or attain their potential in a specific field
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
dedication	n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important
Negro	n: (“Negro” is now considered out of date and offensive) a term that was once used to refer to people of African descent, especially those living in the United States
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
mastery	n: complete control or power of something to dominate or defeat; great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity
sociopolitical	adj: relating to both social and political aspects of society; having to do with how politics and social issues are interconnected or influence each other
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
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
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
fence	n: a structure, usually made of wood or metal, that encloses an area, typically for protection or to keep animals or people in or out; a dealer in stolen property
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
participate	v: to take part in something
class-action	n: a lawsuit filed by a group of people who have experienced similar harm or damage caused by a company, organization, or individual; the group of people (plaintiffs) collectively pursue legal action against the defendant, often seeking compensation or redress
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
ire	n: intense or extreme anger or wrath; a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility towards someone or something
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
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
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
workshop	n: a place where people work, especially one where they do manual or practical work; a brief intensive course for a small group
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
reinstate	v: to restore or bring back to a previous position, status, or condition; to return someone to a former job or position which they previously held
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
anti-crt	adj: of or relating to attitudes, beliefs, or actions that oppose or reject the principles of critical race theory (CRT), an intellectual movement and legal framework that seeks to examine and challenge how race and racism affect societal structures and institutions
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
certificate	n: an official document stating that the information contained within is true
livelihood	n: a means of earning money people need to pay for food, a place to live, clothing, etc.
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
ramification	n: the act or process of branching out or dividing into branches
silent	adj: without any or little sound
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.