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Word	Meaning	Advanced
jihad	n: a concept in Islam referring to a struggle or effort, often internal, to uphold or defend the faith, which can be interpreted in different ways, including as a spiritual or political struggle
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
chivalrous	adj: characterized by qualities associated with knights, such as honor, courtesy, bravery, and a commitment to serving and protecting others, especially women
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
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
utmost	adj: greatest in degree, extent, or intensity; of the highest or greatest importance, significance, or priority
exertion	n: the act of using one’s energy, effort, or strength to achieve something; a physical or mental effort that produces a result
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
purification	n: the process of removing impurities, contaminants, or pollutants from something, often through a chemical or physical process; the act of cleansing or purging morally or spiritually
devotion	n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something
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
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
remembrance	n: the act of remembering or honoring a person, event, or thing from the past; a memory or memento
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
benevolence	n: the quality or any act of kindness or well-doing
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
permissive	adj: allowing or characterized by a tolerance for behavior that is unorthodox or unacceptable
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
pervert	v: to change the inherent purpose or function of something; to influence somebody to behave in morally unacceptable ways; to corrupt or lead astray; (noun) a person who engages in sexual behavior or has sexual interests that are considered abnormal or deviant by society
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
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
reliability	n: the quality of being able to be trusted or believed in doing what someone desires or requires
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
terribly	adv: very badly; to a great extent or very much
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
destitute	adj: lacking basic material necessities such as food, shelter, and clothing; impoverished
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
wanton	adj: causing harm or damage deliberately and showing no care at all; casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
senseless	adj: lacking meaning, purpose, or reason; without sense or sensibility; foolish or irrational
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
homeschooling	n: the practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school outside the home, typically done by parents or guardians
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
keen	adj: having or showing quick and eager intelligence or interest
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
perversion	n: the distortion or corruption of something, typically a natural or normal phenomenon or behavior, into something abnormal, unnatural, or immoral; a sexual behavior or interest that deviates from societal norms or expectations
lust	n: a strong desire or craving, usually of a sexual nature
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
caliphate	n: an Islamic state under the leadership of an Islamic steward with the title of caliph
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
hostility	n: aggressive or unfriendly feelings or behavior
enmity	n: the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Muslim	n: a follower of the religion of Islam
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
lovable	adj: deserving or inspiring love and affection
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
thrust	v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
mortar	n: a mixture of cement, sand, and water used for binding building materials together; a heavy, deep bowl used to pound or grind substances
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
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
makeshift	adj: serving as a temporary substitute or solution; improvised
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
skirmish	n: a minor or brief battle or fight, often between small groups or individuals; a dispute, conflict, or argument, usually of short duration
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
grenade	n: a hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown or projected toward a target and detonate upon impact or after a specified time
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
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
petty	adj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters
warlord	n: a military leader who has gained control over a region or territory, typically through force or intimidation; a commander of an army or group of soldiers who operates outside the control of a legitimate government
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
chasm	n: a deep and wide crack or hole in the ground, especially one that is difficult or impossible to cross; a profound difference between two people or groups
fundraise	v: to collect or solicit funds or donations, typically for a charity, nonprofit organization, or political campaign, often through events, campaigns, or online platforms
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
disillusion	v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
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
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
complicit	adj: involved in or responsible for a wrongful or unethical act, often through inaction or silence; in cooperation with another person or group
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
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
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
endlessly	adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
inviolable	adj: not to be violated or broken; secure from being violated, desecrated, or compromised
incontestable	adj: unable to be questioned, disputed, or challenged; unquestionable; undeniable; beyond doubt or argument
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
sincere	adj: (of a person, feelings, or behavior) open and genuine; not deceitful
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
dogmatic	adj: characterized by strong and unwavering opinions or beliefs that are often expressed with force and without consideration for alternative viewpoints or evidence
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
futile	adj: incapable of producing any useful result; pointless
outlive	v: to live longer than another person
cultivate	v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use