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Word	Meaning	Advanced
discretion	n: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment
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.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
uncivil	adj: rude or impolite; lacking in courtesy or consideration for others; violating commonly accepted social norms or expectations
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
disagreeable	adj: unpleasant or unpleasant to deal with; not likely to agree or comply with something or someone; having an unpleasant or negative temperament
synonym	n: a word or expression that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or expression in the same language
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
bigot	n: a person who is intolerant of others who hold different opinions, beliefs, or values, especially someone who displays stubborn and unreasonable prejudice against particular groups of people
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
increasingly	adv: more and more
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
tolerable	adj: capable of being endured or tolerated; not too unpleasant, painful, or difficult
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
disengage	v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
incivility	n: a lack of civility, courtesy, or politeness; rude or disrespectful behavior toward others
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
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
onset	n: the beginning or early stages of unpleasant something; a military attack
amnesia	n: a condition in which a person is unable to remember things, often as a result of brain damage, shock, or illness
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
impolite	adj: lacking good manners or courteousness; rude; showing a lack of respect for social conventions or established customs
intolerable	adj: incapable of being tolerated or endured; unacceptable
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
civility	n: polite and courteous behavior towards other people; a formalized display of politeness, often in the form of ritualized etiquette
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
antichrist	n: (of Christian theology) a person or figure who opposes or seeks to replace Jesus Christ and establishes themselves as an object of worship in competition with him
inadvertently	adv: unintentionally; accidentally; without purpose or deliberate intent
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
protestant	adj: a member of a Western Christian church that is separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and other Reformers
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
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
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
pearl	n: a hard, roundish object found within the shells of certain mollusks and used as a gem
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
slur	v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements
heretic	n: a person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to, or at odds with, the orthodox or official doctrines of a particular religion, ideology, or group; someone who is seen as a dissenter or rebel within a particular community
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
decorum	n: behavior that is in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite or appropriate conduct or behavior
subtly	adv: in a way that is so small or delicate as to be difficult to notice or describe
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
temerity	n: excessive confidence or boldness; audacity; the willingness to take bold risks despite potential negative consequences
silent	adj: without any or little sound
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
dissenter	n: someone who disagrees with or challenges the beliefs, opinions, or policies of a group or authority; one who speaks out or protests against a dominant ideology or viewpoint
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
quake	v: to shake or vibrate violently and for a short time
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
doff	v: to remove a hat or other head covering as a sign of respect or greeting; to take off or remove clothing or a garment
uncouth	adj: lacking in refinement or manners; awkward or clumsy in behavior or appearance; ungraceful; crude or vulgar in language or speech
accusation	n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone
pretext	n: a false reason or excuse that is given to justify an action or decision, often used to hide one’s true motives or intentions
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
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
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
antiquated	adj: outdated or old-fashioned
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
confrontational	adj: characterized by a readiness to confront others, particularly in a challenging or aggressive manner; inclined to argue or disagree rather than compromise or find common ground
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
grudgingly	adv: in a manner that shows reluctance or unwillingness; with resentment or discontent
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
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
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
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
agreeable	adj: pleasant and enjoyable
like-minded	adj: having the same ideas or interests