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Word	Meaning	Advanced
gruesome	adj: causing horror or disgust
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
fanatic	adj: characterized by excessive enthusiasm or zeal; displaying irrational or extreme devotion to a cause, ideology, or person, often to the point of intolerance or extremism
dental	adj: of or relating to teeth
reciprocate	v: to give, feel, or show in response to something that has been given, felt, or shown; to respond to a kind or friendly gesture by doing something similar in return; to exchange or interchange in a reciprocal manner
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
beeline	n: a straight, direct route taken with or as if with the intentions of a bee flying to its hive or a source of nectar or pollen
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
attune	v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
honeymoon	n: a period of time, often a few weeks, immediately following a wedding during which the newlywed couple goes on a vacation or trip together to celebrate their marriage and spend time together as a couple
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
accomplished	adj: having completed a task or achieved a goal successfully; skilled or proficient at something
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
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
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
vague	adj: not clearly expressed or understood
condolence	n: sympathy or expression of sympathy offered to someone who has experienced a loss or tragedy; an expression of comfort or consolation
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
intone	v: to speak or recite with a particular tone or melodic quality; to utter something in a chanting or singing-like manner, often used in a formal or ceremonial setting
chapel	n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
faint	adj: not strong, clear, or vigorous; slight or weak
grit	n: very small pieces of stone or sand; mental toughness and determination or perseverance in the face of challenges or obstacles
wail	v: to make a prolonged, high-pitched cry expressing grief, pain, or anger
red-eye	n: a late-night or overnight flight, typically characterized by its departure and arrival times, usually causing fatigue or redness of the eyes
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
disorient	v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go
sob	v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
autopsy	n: a medical examination performed on a dead body to determine the cause of death or identify any underlying medical conditions or injuries; a postmortem examination or necropsy (in animals)
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
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
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
proceed	v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
immobilize	v: to render someone or something unable to move or function normally; to restrain, inhibit, or stop
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
lace	n: a delicate fabric made of interlacing thread or other material; a cord used to fasten or adorn clothing, often with a pattern of holes or spaces; a decorative netting or interlaced design
midbrain	n: a region of the brain that is located beneath the cerebral cortex and is involved in various sensory, motor, and autonomic functions
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
lodge	n: a small country house where people stay when they want to participate in outdoor activities; (verb) officially present a complaint, appeal, claim, etc. to the appropriate authorities
extremity	n: the farthest or most remote point or the greatest or the highest degree
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
brandish	v: to wave or display something, typically a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive manner; to exhibit something with pride or enthusiasm
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
clutter	n: to fill a room or place with so many items that it becomes messy
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
premature	adj: occurring or done too early; happening before the appropriate time; born before the end of a full-term pregnancy
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
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
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
crippling	adj: causing someone to become unable to walk or move; causing severe damage or harm
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
bombardment	n: a continuous attack with bombs or other missiles
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
scrub	v: to clean something thoroughly, typically with a brush and soap or detergent
tribune	n: an official in ancient Rome who represented various social groups and had the power to veto decisions made by other officials; a platform or elevated area used for speaking or addressing a public audience
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
Muslim	n: a follower of the religion of Islam
bigotry	n: intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
reap	v: to harvest a grain crop from a field; to obtain something beneficial as a consequence of something that you have done
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.
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
coincidence	n: an occasion when two or more similar things happen at the same time by chance, in a surprising way
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
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
filthy	adj: dirty or unclean, often to an extreme or offensive degree; morally offensive or obscene
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
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
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
microaggression	n: a subtle or indirect form of discrimination or bias, often unintentional, that reinforces stereotypes or perpetuates prejudice; a seemingly minor comment or action that can harm someone’s mental health or emotional well-being
silent	adj: without any or little sound
dishearten	v: to cause someone to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; to discourage or demoralize
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
hijab	n: a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
faculty	n: an inborn or natural ability to hear, see, think, move, etc.; a department or group of the university concerned with a major division of knowledge
pluralistic	n: a society or system composed of multiple diverse groups or elements
cofounder	n: one of several people who establishes an organization or starts a business
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
subconscious	adj: relating to or concerning the part of the mind that is not fully conscious but still influences thoughts, feelings, and behavior
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident