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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
egregious	adj: outstandingly bad or shocking; conspicuously or outrageously bad or reprehensible
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
lengthy	adj: tediously continuing for a long time; very long in time or size
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
rehabilitate	v: to restore to good health or physical condition; to help someone return to a normal life, especially after a period of illness, addiction, or imprisonment
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
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
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
policymaker	n: a person in charge of or involved in developing action plans for a political party, business, etc.
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
chaplain	n: a member of the clergy or religious community who is employed to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, or support to a particular group, such as a hospital or military unit; a person who performs religious ceremonies or rites, particularly within a non-denominational or multi-faith setting
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
earnest	adj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
bipolar	adj: of, relating to, or occurring in both polar regions; of or relating to manic depressive illness
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
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
marijuana	n: a psychoactive drug derived from the Cannabis plant, used for medicinal or recreational purposes; a drug that is illegal in some countries and states but legal in others for specific purposes
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
impossibility	n: the state or condition of being impossible; something that is not possible or cannot be done
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
probation	n: a period of time during which an offender is released from imprisonment on the condition that they adhere to particular rules and is supervised by an officer; a time of training and testing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
urinalysis	n: a medical test that examines a person’s urine to diagnose or monitor various health conditions, including infections, kidney problems, and diabetes
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
workforce	n: all the people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
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
curfew	n: a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and indoors at a specified time, especially at night, typically imposed during a period of emergency or unrest
ankle	n: the part or joint connecting the foot to the leg
bracelet	n: a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, often as an ornament or decoration
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
appointment	n: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
depot	n: a place or a building where goods, materials, or equipment are stored, manufactured, or distributed; a transportation hub where buses or trains start or end their journeys
midtown	n: the central area of a city or town, typically a busy commercial or business district
unprepared	adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready
skullcap	n: a small close-fitting cap, particularly one worn as part of a uniform or in religious ceremonies; a plant of the mint family, used in herbal medicine for its calming and relaxing properties
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
scarf	n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons
glove	n: a piece of clothing worn on the hand and wrist for protection against cold, dirt, etc., with separate parts for each finger
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
compliment	n: an expression of praise, admiration, or approval; a polite or flattering statement intended to make someone feel good
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
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.
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
off-the-books	adj: not recorded or reported officially; done in secret or without proper authorization or approval
demolition	n: the act of destroying or tearing down a building or other structure
dope	n: a slang term for drugs, typically illegal ones; any thick liquid or paste-like substance; information or news, especially if thought to be confidential
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
brochure	n: a small book or pamphlet advertising a product, service, or place of interest
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
debrief	v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance
profuse	adj: abundant or plentiful in quantity or degree; excessive or extravagant; exhibiting a great amount of something
rejection	n: the act of refusing to accept, use, or consider someone or something; in medicine, an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
psychiatric	adj: of or relating to the treatment or study of mental illness or disorders
parole	n: the conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of a sentence on the promise of good behavior
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
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
census	n: an official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details such as age, sex, occupation, and education levels
felony	n: a serious crime that carries a punishment of more than one year in prison, typically involving violence or other severe actions
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
supervise	v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
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
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
applicant	n: a person who applies, especially for a job or position; someone who applies for a grant, loan, or other benefits
evict	v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
perpetual	adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
jailhouse	n: a colloquial term for a prison or jail, often used in a humorous or light-hearted way
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
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
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
juvenile	adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
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
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
criminology	n: the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, law, and statistics, among others
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
instability	n: the state of being unstable or uncertain and likely to change suddenly
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
legislate	v: to make or enact laws; to exert control or influence through the creation or enforcement of laws
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
lovable	adj: deserving or inspiring love and affection