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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
asymmetrical	adj: lacking symmetry or balance; unevenly or irregularly shaped; not corresponding in terms of quantity, size, or position
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
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
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
tin	n: a silvery-white metal that is typically soft and malleable, often used to make containers or packaging materials; a thin sheet of metal or metal alloy used for a variety of purposes
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
heel	n: the rounded back part of the foot below the ankle; someone who is morally reprehensible; (verb) to follow someone or something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
constituency	n: a group of people who live in a particular geographic area and are represented politically by an elected official; a body of customers or clients who regularly use a particular service or product
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
curtail	v: to reduce or restrict something; to shorten or truncate; to cut short or bring to an abrupt end
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
countdown	n: a counting sequence leading up to an event, often marked by a series of signals or cues, also used as a term to describe the final stages leading up to a major event or deadline
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
shrapnel	n: fragments of a bomb, shell, or other explosive object that are scattered in many directions upon detonation and can cause injury or damage
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
pitiful	adj: making people feel sorrow or sympathy; very small or poor
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
sympathize	v: to express or feel compassion or understanding for someone else’s pain, difficulty, or misfortune; to share in someone else’s emotions or experiences
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
welsh	v: to fail to honor a debt or commitment; to renege on a promise or agreement
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
immense	adj: extremely large or great
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
arsenal	n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
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
imp	n: a mischievous or misbehaving child; a small and mischievous demon or sprite in folklore
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
souk	n: a market or bazaar in the Middle East or North Africa, typically consisting of a maze of narrow streets and passageways filled with vendors selling goods such as textiles, spices, and crafts
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
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
dub	v: to give someone or something an unofficial name or nickname; to provide movies with a voice of a foreign language
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
maverick	adj: characterized by independence or nonconformity; unconventional, idiosyncratic, or rebellious
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
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
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
underdog	n: a person or group in a competition or situation that is expected to lose or be at a disadvantage; a person or group that is seen as less powerful or less favored than others in a social, political, or economic context
flip	v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
haunted	adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions
allegedly	adv: according to what has been stated or reported; supposedly
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
loophole	n: a gap or weakness in a legal or bureaucratic system that allows for the exploitation of unintended benefits or avoids penalties
provisional	adj: temporary; serving as a means of satisfying a need or requirement until a more permanent solution can be found
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
piracy	n: the unauthorized use or reproduction of someone else’s work, such as a book, song, or movie; the act of attacking or robbing ships at sea
pirate	n: (especially in the past) a person who attacks and robs ships at sea
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
coastline	n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
prey	n: the object of a hunt; an animal hunted or trapped for eating
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
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
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
protagonist	n: the main character in a literary work, film, or other stories
interlocutor	n: a person who participates in a conversation or dialogue; a person who speaks or converses with another
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
receptive	adj: willing to listen to or accept new ideas or suggestions
dusty	adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
sector	n: a distinct part or division of something often used to refer to a segment of an economy or industry; an area or field of work or activity
unpalatable	adj: not pleasing to the taste or palate; unpleasant or distasteful; disagreeable or unacceptable
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
react	v: to take action in response to something
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
moonlight	n: the light of the moon, which is reflected sunlight and is much weaker than direct sunlight; (verb) to work at a second job, often in addition to one’s regular employment, usually without the knowledge or approval of one’s employer
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
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
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side