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Word	Meaning	Advanced
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
poisonous	adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction
toxin	n: a poisonous substance produced by a living organism, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism; a chemical compound that can cause harm or illness to a living organism
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
replace	v: to take the place of something
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
spy	n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
refuel	v: to put additional fuel into a plane, ship, car, etc.
civilian	n: a person who is not a member of the military or armed forces; a person who is not a law enforcement officer or public official in a position of authority or responsibility
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
pigeon	n: a stout-bodied bird with a small head, short legs, and a short, cooing call, typically found in cities and domesticated for food
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
organic	adj: of or derived from biological substance; producing plants and animals for food and other items without the use of synthetic chemicals
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of 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
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
deprogram	v: to release someone from a restrictive or controlling ideology, belief system, or cult; to disabuse or undo the effects of indoctrination or brainwashing
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
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
drench	v: to completely soak or saturate with liquid, typically with the intent of making something thoroughly wet
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
mascot	n: a person, animal, or object that is believed to bring good luck, often adopted by a sports team or organization as a symbol of their identity or values
bald	adj: having no hair on the head; having a smooth, shiny scalp with no hair
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
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.
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
decal	n: a decorative or informative sticker or transfer, usually designed to be applied to a surface, commonly used for branding, identification, or as a form of personal expression
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
megaphone	n: a large, cone-shaped device used to amplify sound, often used by speakers or performers to address large audiences or crowds
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
satirical	adj: characterized by the use of criticism that ridicules human folly, vices, or weaknesses through humor, irony, or sarcasm
hire	v: to give somebody a job
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
poultry	n: domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, meat, or feathers
pentagon	n: a flat geometric shape with five straight sides and five angles; a building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. Department of Defense and is the headquarters of the U.S. military
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
exposition	n: a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory; a collection of things, such as goods or works of art, etc., for public display
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
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
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
syndicate	n: a group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
resurgence	n: the return or growth of something after a period of decline or disappearance
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
farce	n: a type of comedy that relies on ridiculous situations, improbable coincidences, and exaggerated characters to provide humor
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
antichrist	n: (of Christian theology) a person or figure who opposes or seeks to replace Jesus Christ and establishes themselves as an object of worship in competition with him
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
vaccine	n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.)
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
theorist	n: a person who develops or formulates theories about a particular subject, especially in the sciences or social sciences; someone who engages in theoretical thinking or speculation
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
cadence	n: the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds or words, especially in relation to music or speech; the rhythmic or periodic movement or progression of something
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
cowboy	n: a man, typically one on horseback, who herds and tends cattle, especially in the western US; a person who behaves roughly or recklessly, typically a man; a skilled ranch worker who is adept at many tasks, especially those involving horses and cattle
flier	n: (also “flyer”) a person who travels by air or an airplane passenger; a leaflet or pamphlet designed to be handed out or posted to provide information or advertise something
disdain	v: to look down on
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
embolden	v: to give courage or confidence to someone; to make someone feel brave or empowered; to strengthen or reinforce a position or belief
instantly	adv: immediately
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
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
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
entirely	adv: completely
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
like-minded	adj: having the same ideas or interests
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
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
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
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
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
bewilder	v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
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
disinformation	n: false or misleading information that is spread deliberately, usually with the intent to deceive or manipulate public opinion
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
alternate	adj: occurring or existing one after the other regularly
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
productive	adj: resulting in or making a lot or a significant amount of something, especially something of value
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken