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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
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
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
misnomer	n: a name or term that is inaccurate or misleading, often because it does not accurately describe the thing it is naming
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
modicum	n: a small or moderate amount of something, often something that is desirable
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
participate	v: to take part in something
overturn	v: to turn something upside down; to upset
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
intergenerational	adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
recidivism	n: the act of repeating or relapsing into criminal or unwanted behavior or patterns, often after a while away from such actions
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
subordinate	adj: of lower rank or importance, often used to describe a person in a position of inferiority or inferior status; serving as a secondary or supporting element to something else
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
reconstruction	n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
loiter	v: to linger or hang around in a public place without any clear purpose or intention; to move slowly or lazily
arrest	v: to take into custody
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
lease	n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
flash	n: a sudden intense burst of radiant energy; a momentary brightness
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
stratosphere	n: the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere, extending from about 7 to 50 kilometers above the Earth’s surface, containing the ozone layer
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
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
slew	v: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
vector	n: a quantity that has both magnitude and direction, often used in mathematics, physics, and engineering to describe forces, velocities, or other physical phenomena; any agent (person or animal, or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
congregate	v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
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
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
arresting	adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
tick	n: a light, sharp, repetitive sound or action; a mark indicating that something is correct or has been done; any of two families of small parasitic arachnids with barbed proboscis
durability	n: the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over a while; longevity
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
ingest	v: to take food or drink into the body, often through the mouth; to absorb or assimilate something, often used to describe the intake of information or knowledge
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
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
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
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
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
apparatus	n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
decompensate	v: to deteriorate mentally, emotionally, or physically, especially after a period of stability or improvement; to fail to maintain balance, stability, or functionality under stress or pressure
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
reorder	v: to arrange something in a different or new order; to request or purchase an item or items again
deprogram	v: to release someone from a restrictive or controlling ideology, belief system, or cult; to disabuse or undo the effects of indoctrination or brainwashing
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
decarceration	n: the process of reducing or eliminating the number of people who are incarcerated, especially through alternative sentencing, parole, or early release programs
defund	v: to withdraw or cut off funding or financial support from a person, organization, or project
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
pie-in-the-sky	adj: having unrealistic or impractical ideas or expectations; being overly optimistic or fanciful
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
provocation	n: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
troll	n: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
overreach	v: to reach too far or beyond one’s limits; to fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
monger	v: to sell or promote something, especially by using aggressive or exaggerated tactics; to peddle or deal in (usually negative) information, rumors, or gossip; (noun) a dealer, trader, or seller of a particular commodity or goods
iconography	n: the visual images or symbols used in a particular field of study, worship, or art; a system or language of imagery used to represent ideas or concepts
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
carnage	n: the killing or slaughter of a large number of people, especially in a battle or war; a situation in which many people are killed or injured in a violent way
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
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
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won