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Word	Meaning	Advanced
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
outset	n: the beginning of something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
integral	adj: necessary to make a whole complete; essential, or fundamental; combining with something else to form a whole; (noun, of mathematics) a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the area under a curve between two points on a graph
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
sapiens	n: the species of modern humans, Homo sapiens
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
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
kinship	n: the state or fact of being related to someone
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
bother	v: to disturb, annoy, or cause inconvenience or worry to someone; to take the trouble or effort to do something
rationale	n: the fundamental reason or underlying logic, principle, or justification behind a decision, action, or belief; the explanation or logical basis that supports or provides reasoning for something
self-serving	adj: concerned primarily with one’s interests and needs rather than those of others; motivated by a desire for personal gain or advantage
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
deploy	v: to move troops or weapons into a position or military action; to bring into something in an effective way
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
reciprocal	adj: given or felt by each toward the other; mutual; corresponding or interchangeable
altruism	n: the belief or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish devotion to the welfare of others often expressed as acts of kindness or charity
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
ally	n: a country that has officially agreed to assist and support another country, particularly in the event of a war
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
deed	n: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
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
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
built-in	adj: included as an integral part of something
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
exception	n: something that is not included in a general rule or pattern; a person or thing that is excluded or stands apart from others
diffuse	adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
impartial	adj: not favoring one side or party over another; fair and unbiased in judgment or opinion
judiciary	n: persons who administer or enforce justice
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
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
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
blockade	n: a barrier or obstacle designed to prevent the movement or flow of people, goods, or resources; a military tactic that aims to isolate a specific area or territory by preventing it from receiving supplies or reinforcements
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
excursion	n: a short trip or outing, often for leisure or educational purposes, sometimes organized by a group or institution; a deviation or departure from a usual or regular course of action or behavior
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
zero-sum	adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero
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
conducive	adj: tending to make something likely or possible
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
lose-lose	adj: a situation or outcome that is unfavorable or unsatisfactory for all parties involved; a scenario where no one wins or benefits, often implying a mutual disadvantage or loss
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
merchandise	n: goods or products that are available for sale, especially those that are part of a company’s stock or inventory; anything that is marketed or sold to customers as a commodity or product
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
writ	n: a written legal order or command
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
inexorable	adj: describing a process or situation that is impossible to stop, prevent, or change; relentless, unyielding, or unstoppable in force or effect
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
interdependence	n: the fact or state of depending on each other
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
interdependent	adj: depending on each other; mutually reliant or interconnected
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
compass	n: a navigational instrument for finding directions with a needle that can move easily and that always points to the north; the limit or range of capability
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
subhuman	adj: less than human in nature, quality, or dignity; regarded as inferior to or unworthy of being fully human
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
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
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
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
suffuse	v: to spread or diffuse through something, typically about quality such as light or color; to permeate or fill with a particular emotion or feeling
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
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
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
selective	adj: relating to or involving only a small number of a larger group of people or things
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
harness	v: to control and exploit the power of something, especially natural resources that produce energy; (noun) a set of narrow pieces of leather and metal that are used to control or hold in place a person, animal, or object
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky