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Word	Meaning	Advanced
robin	n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
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
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
forceful	adj: having or showing great strength or energy
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
enrage	v: to make someone extremely angry
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
await	v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
pretrial	adj: referring to a period before a criminal trial, usually used for legal proceedings or investigations that take place during this time
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
jeopardize	v: to put something at risk or in danger; to threaten or endanger something or someone
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
limbo	n: a state of being uncertain, unknown, or neglected; an imaginary place for lost or neglected things
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
bold	adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
front-end	n: the user interface or part of a software system that interacts directly with the user, typically through a graphical user interface (GUI); the hardware or physical components that are positioned at the front or outer layer of a system, device, or machine; (of finance) initial or upfront costs or fees
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
immediate	adj: happening or done without delay or occurring shortly after something else
lifeline	n: a line, rope, or cable used to support or rescue a person in danger or distress; vital or necessary support, connection, or source of help
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
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
debunk	v: to expose or dismiss as false, exaggerated, or worthless
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
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
electron	n: a tiny particle with the negative electrical charge
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
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
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
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
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
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
elegant	adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement
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
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
jurisdiction	n: the extent or range of authority, power, or control exercised by a particular entity or organization, such as a government or court; the area within which such authority or control is exercised
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
intensive	adj: involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
opioid	n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
hire	v: to give somebody a job
baton	n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
affordable	adj: not expensive and able to pay
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
decarceration	n: the process of reducing or eliminating the number of people who are incarcerated, especially through alternative sentencing, parole, or early release programs
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
telltale	adj: revealing or betraying information or evidence; serving as a sign or indicator of something
inequity	n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
backstage	adj: relating to or situated in the area behind the stage of a theater, concert, or other performance venues; relating to the private or hidden aspects of something, such as politics, business, or personal life
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
forecast	n: a prediction or statement about how something, such as the weather, will develop or what will happen in the future; (verb) to predict the future in advance
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
reckon	v: to think or believe something
head-on	adj: occurring or done directly, without any intermediaries or avoidance; confronting or facing something directly, without any evasion or compromise
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
cage	n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
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
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
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
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
proximate	adj: very near or close, either in space or time; immediately preceding or following something
courthouse	n: a building where courts of law are held, or administrative offices for legal proceedings are located
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
incomprehensible	adj: impossible to understand or explain; not able to be grasped or comprehended
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
ensnare	v: to entrap or catch in a snare or trap; to capture or trap someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
jackpot	n: a large cash prize or reward that is won by chance or luck; a situation in which one experiences an unexpectedly positive or fortunate outcome