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Word	Meaning	Advanced
enlighten	v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
infant	n: a baby or very young child
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
shebang	n: a situation, event, or thing often used to convey emphasis or excitement; a computer script or programming construct, especially in Unix-based systems, denoted by the “#!” characters at the beginning of a file
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
entirely	adv: completely
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
karma	n: a concept that originated in Hinduism and Buddhism and referred to the idea that a person’s actions in the present moment will affect their future experiences and circumstances
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
absolutism	n: a political system in which the ruler has complete and unlimited power, often without any checks or balances from other institutions
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
nun	n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
flounder	v: to struggle or stumble awkwardly; to move or act clumsily or in confusion; to be in a difficult or uncertain situation
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
acronym	n: a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase, such as NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) or AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
affiliation	n: the act of joining or associating with a particular group or organization; a connection or relationship with a particular group or organization
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
affiliated	adj: being associated with or connected to a larger organization, group, or system
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
certainty	n: the state of being certain
takeaway	n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information
reassure	v: to cause someone to feel sure; to give or restore confidence
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
witch	n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft
potluck	n: a meal or gathering where everyone brings a dish to share; a situation or activity in which people contribute or participate unpredictably without prior planning or preparation
befriend	v: to become a friend of someone, especially when in need
gallon	n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters
jerrican	n: a sturdy, rectangular container or canister, typically made of metal or plastic, used for storing and transporting liquids, especially fuel or water, often equipped with a handle and a pouring spout
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
shaman	n: a person who is regarded as having access to the spirit world and who typically acts as a healer or intermediary between spirits and humans in certain cultures and traditions
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
infuse	v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
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
tequila	n: a distilled spirit made primarily from the blue agave plant, typically produced in Mexico, known for its distinctive taste and often consumed neat, in cocktails, or as a shot
convene	v: to come or bring together a group of people for a meeting or activity
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
deceased	adj: no longer alive; dead
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
carbohydrate	n: (also carb) any of a class of organic compounds that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose and are a principal source of energy in the diet of animals
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
orgasm	n: the peak of sexual pleasure during sexual activity, which typically involves intense physical and emotional sensations
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
unitard	n: a one-piece garment, often made of stretchable fabric, that combines a leotard and tights, covering the torso and legs, typically worn by dancers, athletes, or performers
goggle	v: to look at someone or something with amazement; to look stupidly; (noun, plural) tight-fitting spectacles that are worn to prevent particulates, water, or chemicals from striking the eyes
chakra	n: any of the seven energy centers in the human body, according to traditional Indian medicine and yoga philosophy
Sanskrit	n: an ancient language of India and an important sacred language in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism; used as a scholarly and literary language in South Asia for thousands of years
vagina	n: the passage in the body of a woman or female animal that connects her outer sex organs to her uterus
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
compound	n: an item composed of two or more distinct elements combined; a chemical formed by the combination of two or more elements
trance	n: a state of altered consciousness in which a person may seem to be asleep or unconscious but, in reality, is highly responsive to suggestion; a state of being deeply absorbed in thought or feeling, often characterized by a heightened awareness of one’s surroundings and emotions
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
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
diploma	n: a document showing the completion of a course of study or a portion of the education program; a course of study at a college or university
surgery	n: medical treatment of injuries or diseases involving an incision with instruments and often removing or replacing some parts of the body; the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures
scalpel	n: a small, sharp knife or blade used in surgery or dissection for cutting tissue or separating parts of the body
anesthesia	n: a state of controlled, temporary loss of bodily sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
surrogate	adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
snicker	v: to laugh in a sly, suppressed, or scornful manner; to snigger; to express amusement or disdain in a quiet or subdued way
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
inconclusive	adj: without any significant results or proof or decision
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
upcoming	adj: approaching or soon to happen; in the near future; pending or anticipated
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
checkout	n: the place in a store where customers pay for their purchases and receive a receipt; the process of paying for something and leaving a store or website
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
proxy	n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
inbox	n: an electronic folder on a computer or phone where new emails, text messages, etc., that are sent to you are kept
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
meticulous	adj: cautious and precise; paying great attention to detail
zip	n: a fastener made of interlocking teeth or ridges that is used to join two edges or pieces of fabric; a sound or motion that resembles the sound made by a zipper when it is pulled; (of a computer) a popular file compression and archiving format; (short for Zone Improvement Plan) a system of postal codes used in the United States to help facilitate mail delivery more efficiently
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
virtually	adv: almost completely
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
devout	adj: deeply committed to a specific religious faith or practice, often showing great reverence or piety
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
subtype	n: a type that is a subdivision of a more general type; a subdivision of a type of microorganism
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
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
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
statistician	n: a person who studies or is an expert in statistics
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
anecdotal	adj: based on personal accounts or stories that may not be verifiable or representative of a larger population; characterized by anecdotes or casual observations rather than scientific data or empirical evidence
qualitative	adj: relating to or involving qualities, such as properties, characteristics, or features, rather than quantities or numbers, often used to describe research or analysis that focuses on subjective or non-measurable factors
quantitative	adj: relating to, measuring, or expressing in terms of quantity; involving numerical or statistical data
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
senseless	adj: lacking meaning, purpose, or reason; without sense or sensibility; foolish or irrational
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
underscore	v: to give extra weight to communication; to draw a line or lines under a word, sentence, etc., to call attention to it
dishearten	v: to cause someone to lose hope, confidence, or enthusiasm; to discourage or demoralize
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected