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Word	Meaning	Advanced
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
dissolution	n: the act of breaking up or dissolving something, often referring to a contract, a relationship, or a substance; the process of disintegrating or decomposing over time; the ending or termination of a group or organization
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
wiretap	v: to secretly listen to a people’s conservation or get their information by connecting a listening device to their phone line
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
sabotage	n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies
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
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
idol	n: an image or representation of a god or goddess, or a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered
emblem	n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
immediately	adv: now or without delay
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
apparatus	n: the equipment, materials, or tools that are used to perform a specific task, often in a scientific, technical, or industrial setting
ministry	n: a department of government responsible for a particular area of public service
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
scrupulous	adj: characterized by careful attention to detail, conscientiousness, and moral integrity; marked by a commitment to ethical behavior and fairness
functionary	n: a worker who has official duties
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
imaginable	adj: capable of being imagined
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
arrest	v: to take into custody
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
preliminary	adj: serving as a preparation for something more important or extensive; introductory; taking place before the main event or decision
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
regiment	n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
smartphone	n: a mobile phone that functions as a computer and connects to the Internet
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
chancellor	n: a senior official or administrator, particularly in a university or government; the person who is the head of the government in some European countries, such as Germany
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
vertical	adj: upright or perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
unofficial	adj: not authorized or recognized by an authority or organization; informal; not having an official status or position
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
constantly	adv: all the time
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
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
guideline	n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
coop	v: a farm building or enclosure for housing poultry
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
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
broad	adj: very wide; general
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
totalitarian	adj: of or relating to a system of government in which a single political party has complete control and power
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
diabolic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the devil or evil; extremely wicked, cruel, or inhumane
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
biodegrade	v: to decay naturally by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
remand	v: to send someone accused of a crime, or a case, back into custody or back to a lower court, typically until a trial or further proceedings take place
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
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
detention	n: the act of holding someone in custody, especially as a punishment for a crime they are suspected of having committed
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
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
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
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
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
complaint	n: a statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
tribunal	n: a court or other official body that is empowered to judge or adjudicate disputes or matters of law; a place where such court sessions are held
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
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
react	v: to take action in response to something
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
arresting	adj: attracting attention or interest; striking or impressive in appearance or effect; halting or stopping the movement or progress of something
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
asylum	n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity