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Word	Meaning	Advanced
indiscriminately	adv: done without any distinction or selection; randomly or without careful consideration
amusement	n: the state or experience of finding something humorous or entertaining
median	n: the value separating the higher half from the lower half of a set of values arranged in order of size
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
clueless	adj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
mural	adj: a large painting or other artwork that is applied directly to a wall or other surface
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
wane	v: to decrease in size, strength, or intensity
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
bunker	n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
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
amiable	adj: having a friendly, pleasant, and likable disposition; characterized by warmth, goodwill, and kindness toward others
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
coarse	adj: rough or uneven in texture; lacking refinement or sensitivity in behavior, speech, or manners
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
callous	adj: insensitive and cruel to the suffering of others; having an emotionally hardened or unfeeling attitude; hardened or thickened, especially referring to skin or other tissue that has been subjected to repeated friction or irritation
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
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
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
virtually	adv: almost completely
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
hillbilly	n: someone who is from a rural or mountainous region, especially in the southern United States; a person who is considered unsophisticated or lacking in refinement
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
flyover	n: a region or area of a country that is often flown over by planes and not typically visited or considered by travelers; a flight that passes over a specific area without stopping
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
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
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
riff	v: to play a short, repeated, tuneful phrase, often used in jazz and rock; to improvise or go off on a humorous tangent; (noun) a short, repeated, tuneful phrase
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
edgy	adj: being tense, nervous, or irritable; nervous, jittery behavior; having a provocative, unconventional, or avant-garde style or mentality
ethic	n: a set of moral or philosophical principles or values that guide the behavior or actions of an individual, group, or society; the study or inquiry into the nature of morality and moral systems
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
micro	n: extremely small in scale or scope; one millionth
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
haste	n: a sense of urgency or need for rapid action; excessive speed in movement or action
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
devotion	n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
originality	n: the quality of being new or unique; the ability to create or invent something new or distinctive
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
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
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
unicorn	n: a mythical horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead; a privately held startup company that reached a valuation of $1 billion
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
valuation	n: an estimation of the worth or value of something
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
hard-won	adj: achieved with great effort, perseverance, or sacrifice; earned or gained only after overcoming significant obstacles or challenges
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
ample	adj: enough or more than enough; having plenty of something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
olive	n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
smidgen	n: a very small amount or quantity; a tiny bit
sophistication	n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
abortion	n: the intentional termination of a pregnancy at an early stage
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
elope	v: to run away secretly to get married, often without the consent or knowledge of one’s family or friends
handsome	adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous
rabbi	n: a Jewish religious leader or a Jewish scholar or teacher
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
haven	n: a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary; a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
dean	n: a person in charge of a college, faculty, or other academic departments, tasked with overseeing its operations, policies, and staff; a senior member of a profession or organization who is highly respected for their knowledge and experience
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
eagle	n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
ill-timed	adj: occurring or happening at an inconvenient, inappropriate, or inopportune time
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
jeopardize	v: to put something at risk or in danger; to threaten or endanger something or someone
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
unhealthy	adj: not conducive to good health; detrimental to physical or mental well-being
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
demise	n: death or the end of something
scramble	v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
breadwinner	n: the member of a family who earns money to support the others
homemaking	n: the act or practice of managing a household and taking care of domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, and organizing; the work or occupation of being a homemaker
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
mindless	adj: lacking in awareness, thought, or attention; done without thinking or consideration; pointless or empty-headed
misogyny	n: a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
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
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
avail	v: to help or benefit; to use or take advantage of
sandy	adj: covered with or containing sand; (especially of hair color) pale yellowish to yellowish brown
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
womanhood	n: the state or condition of being an adult female; a term used to describe the social and cultural aspects of being a woman
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
postgraduate	n: a person who is studying for an advanced degree or diploma after having completed their undergraduate education; (adjective) of or relating to a level of education or academic study that comes after the completion of an undergraduate degree
endanger	v: to put someone or something in a risky situation
intertwine	v: to twist together or become twisted together
masculinity	n: the qualities or attributes traditionally associated with men, such as physical strength, courage, assertiveness, and so on; the state of being male or manly
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
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
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
pervade	v: to spread throughout something; to permeate
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
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
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
ambient	adj: relating to the immediate surroundings of something; creating a particular atmosphere or mood, often through sound or lighting
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
slur	v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
engine	n: a machine that converts thermal energy to mechanical work; something that has an important role used to achieve a purpose
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
proxy	n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
absolutism	n: a political system in which the ruler has complete and unlimited power, often without any checks or balances from other institutions
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
peaceable	adj: inclined towards peace and non-violence; characterized by a desire for harmony, cooperation, and understanding in interpersonal relationships
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
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
brink	n: the point at which something is about to happen; the edge of a steep place