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Word	Meaning	Advanced
unseen	adj: not seen or noticed; not perceived
unheard	adj: not heard, listened to, or noticed; not having been brought to public attention
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
haute	n: a French term meaning “high” or “elevated,” often used in the context of haute couture, referring to high-end fashion or custom-made clothing
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
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
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
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
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
marshal	n: a military officer of high rank or a person in charge of organizing or leading a parade or public event; a law enforcement official or officer responsible for maintaining order and enforcing regulations; (verb) to organize, arrange, or gather together resources, information, or people in a deliberate and systematic manner
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
fleck	n: a small patch, spot, or discoloration, often caused by dirt, grime, or a foreign substance
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
confinement	n: the act of confining or limiting movement, often by keeping someone in a specific place or within a specific area; a state of being physically or emotionally restricted or limited
restrict	v: to limit someone’s actions or movements, or to limit something to lessen its size or prevent it from increasing
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
supermax	adj: used to describe a high-security prison designed to house the most dangerous inmates, often characterized by strict confinement, reduced privileges, and intense surveillance
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
arrest	v: to take into custody
imam	n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
Muslim	n: a follower of the religion of Islam
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
deflect	v: to cause something, especially a criticism or attack, to be directed away from someone
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
participate	v: to take part in something
arson	n: the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property or buildings
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
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
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
warden	n: a person responsible for the supervision and management of a particular place, such as a prison, a national park, or a university campus
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
overrule	v: to make a decision or judgment that is different from an earlier one; to overturn or override a decision or action
bureau	n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
memo	n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
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
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
terminate	v: to bring to an end or stop
checkpoint	n: a designated location or point along a route or journey where travelers are required to stop and undergo a security or documentation check
silent	adj: without any or little sound
lockdown	n: an emergency policy for people, communities, or a country to stay where they are, usually due to specific risks, such as COVID-19
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
outstretch	v: to stretch out one’s body, limbs, or arms to their furthest extent; to extend something so that it exceeds a certain limit or boundary
orb	n: a sphere or ball-shaped object, often referring to celestial bodies such as planets or stars
ceiling	n: a room’s top interior surface
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
foggy	adj: characterized by or filled with dense clouds of mist or fog; unclear or hazy, as in thought or memory
bulletproof	adj: intended to resist bullet penetration
handset	n: a component of a telephone or communication device that is held or grasped by the hand and used to transmit and receive audio signals during a conversation, often includes a microphone and speaker
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
boredom	n: a state of weariness, restlessness, or impatience that arises from not being interested or engaged in an activity, task, or situation
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
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.
twilight	n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset
fan	n: a person who admires and supports a person, group, sport, sports team, etc.; a device for creating a current of air by the movement of a surface or surfaces
niece	n: a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
lily	n: a flowering plant with large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers, typically symbolizing purity, innocence, and beauty
torturous	adj: causing extreme physical or mental pain or suffering; marked by or involving a slow, painful, or tortuous process or experience
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
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
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
deprivation	n: a state of not having something, such as food or money, that you need for a pleasant life
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
conversion	n: the act or process of changing something from one thing to another; the state of being changed
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
amnesty	n: a general pardon for crimes, especially political crimes
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
retaliate	v: to respond to an action or attack with a similar action, especially one that is intended to harm or punish the other person
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
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
potter	n: a person who makes pottery, objects that are made of clay and then fired in a kiln to make them hard and durable; (verb, also putter) to occupy oneself in a leisurely or casual way, often with no particular goal or aim in mind
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
disenfranchise	v: to prevent someone from having the right to vote or from having an equal opportunity to vote
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
bogus	adj: false or imitation; not genuine
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
unchanged	adj: not altered, modified, or varied in any way
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
footnote	n: a note of additional information provided at the bottom of a page in a book or document, often indicated by a superscript number or symbol in the main text
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching