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Word	Meaning	Advanced
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
packed	adj: extremely full of people; very crowded
creak	v: to make a high-pitched, sharp, and screeching sound, especially made when you step on the door, floorboard, etc.,
pew	n: a long bench or seating area, typically found in churches, designed to accommodate multiple people during religious services
drape	v: to arrange or hang cloth or clothing loosely over something, typically in a decorative way; to cover or decorate loosely with material
worn-out	adj: exhausted or fatigued from overuse or prolonged activity; no longer effective or functional due to excessive wear or use
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
baptize	v: to make someone officially a member of the Christian Church by baptism (= a form of Christian ritual purification)
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
suspense	n: a state of uncertain or anxious anticipation or waiting; a feeling of excitement or apprehension that arises from the uncertainty of an outcome
salvation	n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
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
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
silent	adj: without any or little sound
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
rapture	n: a feeling of extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
antichrist	n: (of Christian theology) a person or figure who opposes or seeks to replace Jesus Christ and establishes themselves as an object of worship in competition with him
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
congregation	n: a group of people assembled, typically in a church or synagogue, for religious worship or other communal purposes; a gathering or collection of people or things in a specific location or context
deacon	n: in some Christian denominations, an ordained minister ranks below a priest; a layperson chosen to assist and support a priest or pastor in their religious duties, often involved in serving the community and performing charitable acts
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
cotton	n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing
crease	n: a line or mark made by folding or wrinkling a surface or material; a slight ridge or fold in fabric or paper caused by pressing or folding
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
dirge	n: a mournful or melancholic song or poem, typically performed at a funeral or during a time of mourning
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
clench	v: to close tightly or grip firmly; to contract or stiffen, especially as in response to stress or pain; to tighten or compress
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
chaff	n: the husks or straw-like material that surrounds the grain seeds, often separated during the threshing process; worthless or useless parts or things
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
savior	n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
dupe	v: to deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true; to cheat or swindle someone; (noun) a person who has been deceived or tricked into believing something that is not true, often by someone who is trying to take advantage of them
hoodwink	v: to deceive or trick someone by misleading them or giving a false impression
bamboozle	v: to deceive or trick someone by confusing or misleading them
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
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
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
snot	n: mucus produced by the nose, often mixed with saliva or other secretions that can be expelled by blowing the nose or sneezing
induce	v: to persuade someone to do something; to cause to act in a specific manner
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
certitude	n: a state of complete confidence or certainty; the quality of being assured or convinced beyond doubt
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
oak	n: a large deciduous tree that is common in northern regions and produces small nuts called acorns
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
burglar	n: a person who unlawfully enters a building or other property to steal or commit another crime
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
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
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
halt	v: to bring or come to a stop; to force to stop moving or operating
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
seam	n: a line of stitching or joining where two pieces of fabric or material are united; also, a narrow furrow or fissure in rock or soil
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
kneel	v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees
faithful	adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance
graveyard	n: a cemetery, especially one in a churchyard
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
mecca	n: a city and administrative center of the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam
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
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
anyhow	adv: anyway; regardless of what has happened or been said
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
desolate	adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
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
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
nook	n: a small corner, alcove, or recess, especially one in a room or garden providing a seat or space for quiet
cranny	n: a small, narrow opening or crack, especially in a wall or rock
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
gospel	n: a set of beliefs or teachings of a particular religious group, especially when considered authoritative or sacred
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
evangelist	n: a person who seeks to convert others to their religious beliefs, especially through public preaching
alumni	n: (the plural form of “alumnus” or “alumna”) former students or graduates of an educational institution or program
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
asset	n: something or someone that is useful or valuable quality, skill, etc.; valuable property
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
vacant	adj: not occupied or in use; empty; showing no indication of thought or life, lacking expression or animation
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
backpack	n: a bag or pack that is worn on the back, often used for carrying books, equipment, or supplies
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
pension	n: a regular payment to a person made by the government or a private company that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
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
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
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
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
glaring	adj: extremely noticeable or obvious, often in a way that is unpleasant or unpleasantly bright
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
dialysis	n: a medical treatment that removes waste and excess fluids from the blood of a patient with kidney failure
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
transplant	v: to move or transfer something from one place or person to another; to take living tissue or an organ from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
bootstrap	n: a loop or strap on a boot that is used to pull it on; a self-starting process, often in IT or business, that is designed for beginning or continuing without external assistance
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
unwashed	adj: not cleaned or purified; untidy or unkempt in appearance or manner; lacking in refinement or sophistication
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
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
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
infallible	adj: incapable of making mistakes or being wrong; never failing; always accurate
disbelief	n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
charismatic	adj: having a strong and magnetic personality that attracts and influences others
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
unconscionable	adj: not guided by conscience; unprincipled; unreasonable; excessively or shockingly excessive, unreasonably harsh or severe
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
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
triple	adj: consisting of three items or people; three times as great or many
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
renounce	v: to formally declare one’s abandonment or rejection of something, especially a belief, claim, or right; to give up or relinquish a particular status, title, or position
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you