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Word	Meaning	Advanced
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
wary	adj: cautious or distrustful, especially because of a previous bad experience
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
faux	adj: not genuine; fake, or artificial; made to resemble something that it is not
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
pronoun	n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it”
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
rant	v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
ditto	adv: used to indicate that the same thing mentioned previously is true again; in the same way; (noun) a symbol that means “the same as above” or “repeat,” often used in lists or tables to indicate that a previous item or value should be repeated
parlance	n: the way in which a particular group or community uses language; the specific terms, expressions, and jargon used by people in a particular field, profession, or social group
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
commonwealth	n: a community of nations or people or a state in which the people hold the supreme power
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
equate	v: to consider or describe one thing as similar, equal, or analogous
decorum	n: behavior that is in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite or appropriate conduct or behavior
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
conflate	v: to blend or fuse two or more things, often with the result of creating confusion or a loss of distinction between them; to mistakenly treat two separate entities as one
call-out	n: a public challenge or dare to someone, often delivered with hostility or aggression; the act of publicly criticizing, condemning, or denouncing someone or something; a request for help or support, often in a crisis or emergency
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
forcibly	adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will
rattle	v: to make or cause to make short, successive, sharp, and loud sounds
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
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
pathological	adj: relating to or caused by a physical or mental disease or disorder; extreme or abnormal in a way that is harmful or unhealthy
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
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
demonize	v: to portray or represent someone or something as evil or wicked, often to create fear or hostility towards them
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
censure	n: strong criticism or disapproval; an official expression of disapproval or rebuke; (verb) to criticize or express disapproval of someone or something in a formal or official way
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
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.
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
incivility	n: a lack of civility, courtesy, or politeness; rude or disrespectful behavior toward others
tear-gas	n: a chemical irritant that causes temporary blindness, coughing, and irritation of the eyes, nose, mouth, and respiratory system when used in crowd control or riot situations
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
courtesy	n: polite behavior or remark that shows respect for other people
suffrage	n: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
picket	n: a pointed wooden or metal stake driven into the ground used as a support or for marking an area or boundary; a group of people, typically strikers or protestors, stationed or moving around in front of a workplace, government building, or other location, to demonstrate opposition or to pick up supporters
chastise	v: to criticize or reprimand severely; to discipline or punish for wrongdoing or mistake
arrest	v: to take into custody
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
revere	v: to feel deep and profound respect or admiration for someone or something; to hold in high esteem
nonviolence	n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change
disobedience	n: the act of refusing or failing to follow orders or rules
uncivil	adj: rude or impolite; lacking in courtesy or consideration for others; violating commonly accepted social norms or expectations
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
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
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
guru	n: a spiritual teacher or leader, notably in Hindu and Sikh traditions; a person who has knowledge and expertise in a particular area
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
civility	n: polite and courteous behavior towards other people; a formalized display of politeness, often in the form of ritualized etiquette
appease	v: to pacify or soothe someone, usually by agreeing to their demands or requests; to calm someone’s anger or anxiety
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
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
demean	v: to lower or damage someone’s dignity, honor, or reputation; to treat someone disrespectfully, often in a way that makes them feel inferior or humiliated
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
snowflake	n: a small, thin, delicate piece of snow; a person, especially a young person, who is perceived as overly sensitive, easily offended, or with an inflated sense of entitlement
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
nominee	n: a person who is proposed as a candidate or contender for a position, award, or honor
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
redact	v: to remove words or information from a document for publication; (noun) a person who puts text into appropriate form for publication
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
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
darn	v: to mend a piece of clothing by sewing over a hole or tear with small, tight stitches
vulgar	adj: not having sophistication or good taste; making explicit and offensive references to sex or bodily functions
coarse	adj: rough or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or sensitivity in behavior, speech, or manners
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
grudge	n: a feeling of resentment or ill-will towards someone, often stemming from a past event or perceived wrongdoing
stalk	v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework
fluffy	adj: soft and light, often with a texture that resembles feathers or fur
decoration	n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements
leash	n: a long, flexible cord or chain used to restrain or control a dog (or other animals); a figurative tool used to control or limit someone’s behavior or actions
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
slug	n: a common name for any terrestrial gastropod mollusk that appears to lack a shell with soft and black or brown color; a bullet, a shot of alcoholic drink
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
forestall	v: to prevent or obstruct something from happening; to anticipate and take action to prevent or prepare for something
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
homophobia	n: a strong fear, aversion, or hostility towards people who are homosexual or towards homosexuality itself; discrimination or prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
incendiary	adj: intended to cause fires, arson, or combustible materials; capable of causing a fire
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
noteworthy	adj: deserving of attention, interest, or acclaim; significant or remarkable
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
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
breakup	n: the end of a relationship between persons or nations; the separation of something into several pieces or sections
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
parochial	adj: related to or characteristic of a small or narrow-minded community, often referring to a geographic location or mindset; having limited or narrow knowledge or experience of the world outside one’s immediate surroundings
lizard	n: a reptile that has a relatively long body, two pairs of legs, and a tapering tail
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
abbey	n: a monastery or convent, especially for monks or nuns
patina	n: a thin layer that forms on the surface of an object as a result of natural aging or exposure to environmental factors often valued for its aesthetic or historical significance
dowager	n: a widow who holds a title or property that was inherited from her deceased husband; an older woman of high social rank
countess	n: the wife or widow of a count or a woman of noble rank that holds the title of countess in her own right
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
defeatist	n: a person who expects not to succeed without offering positive suggestions
bakery	n: a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
croissant	n: a crescent-shaped pastry made of laminated dough and often filled with cheese, chocolate, or other ingredients; a popular breakfast pastry in France and other countries
cab	n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
pastry	n: a baked food made of flour, fat, water, and sometimes eggs, sugar, and other ingredients, used as a base or casing for sweet or savory dishes
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
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
appall	v: to shock or disgust; to fill with dismay
forgo	v: to give up or abstain from something; to do without something that one might be entitled to
calorie	n: unit of heat defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius at atmospheric pressure, used by nutritionists to measure how much energy food will produce
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
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
parameter	n: a numerical or other measurable factors that characterize a system or set of data