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Word	Meaning	Advanced
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
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.
climax	n: the most intense or exciting moment of an event or experience; the point of highest dramatic tension or emotional intensity in a story, plot, or performance
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
presidency	n: the office or term of the President of a country or organization
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
immediately	adv: now or without delay
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
incorrect	adj: not in accordance with fact or truth or not accurate
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
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
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
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
epithet	n: a descriptive word or phrase used to characterize or describe someone or something; a term or nickname that highlights a particular quality, attribute, or characteristic
participate	v: to take part in something
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
resent	v: to feel anger, bitterness, or indignation towards someone or something as a result of unfair treatment or perceived injustice; to harbor negative feelings towards someone or something
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
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
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
beneficiary	n: a person who receives benefits or advantage from something, especially a financial trust or a will
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
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
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
increasingly	adv: more and more
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
timeline	n: a series of events arranged in chronological order and displayed along a line, usually drawn left to right or top to bottom
milestone	n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
galvanize	v: to stimulate or shock someone into taking action; to cover metal containing zinc to protect it from rust
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
stonewall	v: to refuse to answer questions or provide information; to delay discussion or decision
patron	n: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc.
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
incidentally	adv: by the way; as an aside or in passing
Latina	n: a female person of Latin American origin or descent; a term used to refer to women from Latin American countries or with Latin American heritage
forefront	n: the leading or most important position or place; the forefront of a movement or cause
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
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
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
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
seminal	adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system
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
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
fervent	adj: characterized by intense or passionate emotion or enthusiasm; showing great warmth or devotion
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
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
proportion	n: a part, share, or amount of something considered in comparative relation to a whole
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
groundwork	n: the basic or preparatory work or steps that provide a foundation for something
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
invalid	adj: not legally or officially recognized or acceptable; (verb) to remove someone from active duty; (noun) a person who is weakened or disabled by illness or injury
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
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
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
deceased	adj: no longer alive; dead
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
precedent	n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future
facto	adj: of or relating to facts; done in reality; actually existing or occurring
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
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
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
restricted	adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc.
blueprint	n: a photographic print of an early plan for a building or machine
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
turnaround	n: the amount of time needed to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip; a change or improvement in the condition, performance, or affairs of something
monumental	adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
pathology	n: the study of the nature and cause of diseases and disorders; the medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders
revile	v: to criticize, condemn, or verbally abuse someone or something in a highly insulting or contemptuous manner
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
inauguration	n: the formal beginning or initiation of something, especially the beginning of a political leader’s term in office; a ceremony marking the beginning of an organization or event
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
forebear	n: an ancestor or a precursor
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
disobedience	n: the act of refusing or failing to follow orders or rules
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
bedrock	n: the solid rock underlying soil or alluvium
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
synagogue	n: (also “shul”) a Jewish house of worship, typically consisting of a hall for prayer and study and often containing a sanctuary, a social hall, and a collection of administrative offices
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
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
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
victorious	adj: being the winner in a game, competition, election, war, etc.