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Word	Meaning	Advanced
militant	n: willing to use force or violence to achieve a political or social goal
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
manuscript	n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
astronomy	n: the scientific study of objects and matter outside the Earth’s atmosphere, especially the positions, motions, and evolution of celestial bodies
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
erectile	adj: characterized by the ability to become physically erect, particularly in sexual function
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
assortment	n: a variety of different things or individuals; a group of different types of things that have been collected together
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
humidity	n: the amount of water vapor in the air, typically as a percentage of the maximum that the air could hold at that temperature
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
ruse	n: a trick or deception used to achieve a strategic or tactical advantage; a strategy or plan used to deceive or mislead someone
jeopardy	n: the state of being in danger or at risk of harm or loss
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
bare	adj: not covered or clothed; lacking embellishment or decoration; mere or basic; undisguised or open; empty or devoid of something
illegible	adj: unable to be read or deciphered; unclear or indistinctly written; not legible due to poor handwriting, printing, or condition
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
reagent	n: a substance or compound used in a chemical reaction to detect, measure, or produce other substances or chemical changes
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
trove	n: a valuable collection of rare or interesting things, usually on the earth
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
canon	n: a set of rules, principles, or standards by which something is judged or measured
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
unsatisfying	adj: not fulfilling someone’s desires, expectations, or needs; incomplete or inadequate.
conjure	v: to call forth by magic; to create or bring about through the imagination
idle	adj: not working hard or not having a job; useless
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
parcel	n: something wrapped in paper so that it can be carried or sent by post
participate	v: to take part in something
adventurer	n: a person who enjoys or seeks dangerous and exciting experiences
undiscovered	adj: not yet found or known
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
scholarly	adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
sliver	n: a small, thin, narrow piece or fragment of something, often characterized by its length or its sharpness or thinness; a small portion or amount of something, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a trace or a hint of something
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
ultraviolet	adj: relating to or occupying the part of the spectrum beyond the violet end, especially radiation
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
spectral	adj: relating to or having the properties of a spectrum (= an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split); relating to a ghost or apparition
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
palimpsest	n: a manuscript or piece of writing material on which the original writing has been effaced to make room for later writing
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
overwrite	v: to replace or overwrite existing data or information with new data, often in the context of computer files or software
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
charred	adj: burned or blackened as a result of being subjected to high heat
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
infrared	adj: relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength just longer than that of red light but shorter than that of microwave radiation, used for sensing heat and for remote control
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
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
immediately	adv: now or without delay
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
fraction	n: a small part or item forming a piece of a whole; the quotient of two rational numbers
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
wavelength	n: the distance between two points in the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
digital	adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
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
quartz	n: a hard, mineral compound consisting of silicon dioxide, often occurring as colorless or white crystals but also found in various colors, and commonly used in jewelry and watches, as well as in the production of glass and other industrial applications
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
software	n: a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data for doing particular computational jobs
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
spatial	adj: of or relating space and the position, area, and size of things
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
gelatinous	adj: having the texture of jelly; having a translucent, jelly-like consistency
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
codex	n: a manuscript book, especially one written in the medieval period, before the invention of printing
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
Christendom	n: the Christian world considered a collective body
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
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
creed	n: a system of beliefs or principles
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
fungus	n: a type of organism that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which are heterotrophic, meaning they do not produce their food and must consume organic matter to survive
unwashed	adj: not cleaned or purified; untidy or unkempt in appearance or manner; lacking in refinement or sophistication
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
transcribe	v: to copy or reproduce something in written or printed form; to translate spoken language into written text
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
esoteric	adj: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
whatsoever	adv: not at all; no matter what
welsh	v: to fail to honor a debt or commitment; to renege on a promise or agreement
gospel	n: a set of beliefs or teachings of a particular religious group, especially when considered authoritative or sacred
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
subtly	adv: in a way that is so small or delicate as to be difficult to notice or describe
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
underneath	adv: under or below something else
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
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
entirely	adv: completely
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
starlight	n: the light emitted or reflected by stars, often observed in the night sky; the radiant energy emitted by stars
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
stutter	v: to speak with sudden involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words; (noun) a speech disorder characterized by the repetition or prolongation of sounds, syllables, or words, or by pauses or blocks in speech
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
censor	n: a person or institution responsible for examining books, movies, and other forms of media to determine if they are harmful or offensive and should be banned or altered; an official in charge of banning or suppressing information
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
hallowed	adj: considered holy or sacred; deserving of reverence or respect
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
hybrid	adj: composed of different elements or mixed characters
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
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
handwriting	n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
chemistry	n: the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
optical	adj: of or relating to or light or the ability to see; (noun) the science of light and vision, and to instruments and techniques used in the study and application of light
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
freshman	n: a first-year student, typically in college or high school
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
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
dramatist	n: a writer of plays, dramas, or theatrical pieces