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Word	Meaning	Advanced
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
paradoxical	adj: seemingly contradictory or absurd because of having two opposite features or facts, though it is probably true
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
ax	n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials
totem	n: a sacred object or symbol that represents a person, family, clan, or community, often used in indigenous cultures as part of a belief system or religious practice
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
impressionism	n: a style of art and literature that seeks to capture the fleeting momentary sensations and impressions of perception rather than objective reality or formal structure
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
muse	n: a source of inspiration, particularly for creative endeavors such as writing or art; a mythical spirit thought to inspire poets and artists
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
battleground	n: a place where a battle is fought
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
repatriate	v: to return a person or group of people to their country of origin or citizenship; to bring back someone who was deported or exiled
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
antiquity	n: the ancient past, especially the period of classical civilization
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
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
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
carving	n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
viewpoint	n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
shrine	n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
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
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
contradict	v: to deny the truth of a statement by stating the opposite; to be in conflict with
refrain	v: to avoid or stop doing something; to hold oneself back from an action
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
questionable	adj: doubtful or uncertain and may be open to question or criticism
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
amaze	v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
bland	adj: lacking in strong flavor, character, or interest; unremarkable or unexciting
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
deposit	n: a sum of money or materials placed or kept in a bank, safety deposit box, or other secure places for safekeeping; a layer of rock, sand, or other material left behind by a flowing liquid or eroding force
specimen	n: an individual example or sample of something, typically used to represent a larger group or category
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
cusp	n: a pointed end, especially the pointed end of a crescent moon or the part of a curve that is most curved
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
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
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
luminous	adj: emitting or reflecting light, especially in the dark; shining or glowing brightly; full of light or enlightenment
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
enigma	n: a puzzling or mysterious person, place, or thing; something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain; a riddle or mysterious puzzle that requires a solution
decipher	v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
epiphany	n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
hire	v: to give somebody a job
proactive	adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity.
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
unearth	v: to discover or bring to light something that is in the ground or was previously hidden or unknown
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
ethnology	n: an academic field that compares and analyzes the characteristics of different peoples and the relationships between them
dubious	adj: having doubts or reservations; uncertain
overly	adv: to a greater degree than is appropriate or desirable
enthusiastic	adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
provision	n: the act of providing or supplying something; a clause in a document or law that specifies a particular requirement or condition
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
pottery	n: ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln; the art or process of making objects from clay by shaping it and then firing it in a kiln or oven
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
atop	adv: on, to, or at the top
mesa	n: a flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in landscapes with horizontal strata
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
enclose	v: to surround, as with a fence, wall, or barrier; to put within boundaries; to include
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
turquoise	n: a greenish-blue mineral that is a hydrated copper and aluminum phosphate and is valued as a gemstone, often used in jewelry and decorative objects
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
pillage	n: the act of looting or plundering, particularly during times of war or conflict; the theft or destruction of property or valuables; (verb) to rob, loot, or plunder a place or area, usually in a violent and destructive way
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
voiceless	adj: without a voice or the ability to speak
curiosity	n: a strong desire to know or learn about something
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures