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Word	Meaning	Advanced
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
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
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
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
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
enlighten	v: to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a particular subject or situation, often in a spiritual or moral sense
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
discord	n: lack of agreement or harmony between people or things; a disagreement or dispute; a harsh, unpleasant sound or noise
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
vigorous	adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
blunt	adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive
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
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
broad	adj: very wide; general
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
unrestricted	adj: not limited or confined in any way
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
inflame	v: to cause very strong feelings such as anger or excitement in a person or a group of people
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
viewpoint	n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
mediate	v: to try to bring about an agreement or understanding between people who are in conflict
exposure	n: the state of being in a particular situation or place where there is no protection from or guarantee to something harmful; the disclosure of something secret
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
constantly	adv: all the time
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
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
confrontation	n: the act of facing or dealing with something directly and openly; a direct and often hostile encounter or disagreement
violate	v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights
disciplinary	adj: of or relating to the punishment of people who break the rules; of or relating to a specific field of academic study
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
rancor	n: bitterness or resentment, especially long-standing or deep-seated animosity
dissipated	adj: dispersed or scattered in different directions; wasted or squandered on excessive or extravagant pleasures such as drinking, partying, or gambling; characterized by a lack of focus or discipline
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
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
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
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
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
hazy	adj: not clear due to a lack of recollection, comprehension, or detail; unsure or perplexed about something
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
flat-out	adj: at the highest or maximum level of speed, effort, or intensity; unequivocal or without hesitation or qualification; (adverb) at full speed or maximum effort
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
currency	n: a system of money in general use in a particular country
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
mislead	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
deceptive	adj: tending to mislead or deceive either deliberately or inadvertently; causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
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
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
up-to-the-minute	adj: completely current and timely; having the latest or most recent information or developments
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
authoritative	adj: having or showing knowledge, expertise, or power in a particular field or area; recognized as being accurate or reliable; commanding respect or obedience
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
squelch	v: to make a sucking sound like that made by walking heavily through mud; to suppress or silence something completely; to crush or quash something, especially through force or authority
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
orthodoxy	n: adherence to a conventional or widely accepted set of beliefs or practices, especially in religion or politics; the accepted or established doctrine or teachings of a particular group or institution
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
deficiency	n: the state of lack, or not having enough of, something that is essential
suppression	n: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
witch	n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft
lynch	v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
remedy	n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness
Nazi	n: a member or supporter of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and carried out a genocidal campaign against Jews and other marginalized groups; someone who subscribes to similar racist or authoritarian beliefs
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
leafy	adj: covered with or having many leaves; of or relating to plants that produce many leaves, especially those that are broad and flat
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
immediately	adv: now or without delay
ordinance	n: a law or regulation enacted by a local government or governing authority; typically used about laws that concern public health, safety, or morals
sue	v: to claim a person or organization, especially by filing a legal claim for money or redress
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
swastika	n: an ancient symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, often used by cultures around the world as a symbol of good fortune or well-being, but more recently and unfortunately, associated with the Nazi party and its atrocities during World War II
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
litigation	n: the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system
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
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
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
sputter	v: to emit or make a series of explosive popping or spitting sounds; to speak quickly or in a confused or agitated manner; to work or operate in an erratic or uneven manner
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
fallacy	n: a mistaken belief, idea, or argument that is not supported by facts or evidence; a deceptive or misleading statement or belief
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
bankruptcy	n: the legal status of a person or business that cannot repay debts to creditors
countervail	v: to oppose or balance something with equal force or weight; to counteract or compensate for something
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire