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Word	Meaning	Advanced
rig	v: to prepare or set up something in a certain way, typically in a carefully planned or fraudulent manner; to equip with sails or masts
entirely	adv: completely
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
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
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.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
participate	v: to take part in something
raucous	adj: harsh, loud, and disorderly; characterized by rowdy or chaotic behavior; producing an unpleasantly loud and harsh noise
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
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
bonfire	n: an outdoor fire, typically on a beach or in a park, used for warmth or for burning rubbish
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
reconstruction	n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
jubilee	n: a special anniversary or celebration, especially one marking a 25th, 50th, or 60th year
emancipation	n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence
newfound	adj: newly discovered or acquired
suffrage	n: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
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
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
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
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
spectacle	n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
replace	v: to take the place of something
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
meme	n: a cultural idea, value, or pattern of behavior that is passed from one generation to another by imitation rather than genetic means; (as an Internet meme) an image, a video, a piece of text, etc. that is remixed, copied, and circulated in a shared cultural experience online
sociologist	n: a person who studies the institutions and development of human society
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
concerted	adj: involving the joint activity of more than one person, government, country, etc.
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
outdo	v: to do better than someone; to surpass
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
broad	adj: very wide; general
satirical	adj: characterized by the use of criticism that ridicules human folly, vices, or weaknesses through humor, irony, or sarcasm
soapbox	n: a makeshift platform or podium, typically one that is improvised in a public place, used for making impromptu speeches or for expressing opinions on various topics; (verb) to express one’s opinions or deliver a speech in a passionate, forceful, or assertive manner
handmade	adj: made by hand rather than by machine or mass production methods; crafted manually or using traditional methods
mural	adj: a large painting or other artwork that is applied directly to a wall or other surface
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
festive	adj: relating to or characteristic of a festival or celebration; joyful, lively, and colorful
carnival	n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
atmosphere	n: the mass of air that surrounds the Earth; the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work
eye-popping	adj: causing surprise, shock, or amazement; highly impressive or stunning; visually exciting or captivating
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
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
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
flatbed	n: a type of truck or trailer with an open, flat platform for carrying cargo or equipment; a type of scanner or printer that uses a flat, stationary surface to capture or print images
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
scavenger	n: an animal or bird that feeds on carrion, dead animals, or other scavenged material; a person who searches for and collects discarded or unwanted items, often to sell or reuse them
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
mix-tape	n: a collection of songs, usually recorded onto a cassette tape or burned onto a CD, compiled by an individual rather than a record company, and often given to friends or acquaintances as a gift
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
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
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
intimidation	n: the act of instilling fear or anxiety in someone, often to make them feel inferior or submissive; the use of threats or coercion to deter someone from taking a certain course of action
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
upcoming	adj: approaching or soon to happen; in the near future; pending or anticipated
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
passersby	n: people who are walking past a particular place often used to refer to a group of people or an undefined number of individuals
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
pickup	n: a type of vehicle with an open-air cargo bed at the back used for transporting goods or equipment; the act of collecting or gathering someone or something from a particular location; a warrant to take someone into custody
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
submission	n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
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
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
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
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
yank	v: to pull something or someone forcefully with a sudden movement
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
enclosure	n: a wall, fence, or other barriers that surround an area, keeping it separate and protected
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
detest	v: to feel intense hatred or aversion towards someone or something; to dislike or despise greatly
oppose	v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
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
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
preempt	v: to act in advance to prevent something or to replace it with something else
silent	adj: without any or little sound
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
upend	v: to turn or flip over; to overthrow or upset the established order
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
playbook	n: a set of strategies or tactics used in a particular situation, often in a business or political context; a guidebook or manual that outlines a specific plan of action
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
midterm	adj: referring to the middle of a term or period, especially in politics or education
turnout	n: the number of people who are present at an event or vote at an election
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
afoot	adj: in progress; happening or being planned; on foot
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
cynicism	n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change