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Word	Meaning	Advanced
writ	n: a written legal order or command
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
agnostic	n: a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
misty	adj: characterized by, obscured by, or enveloped in mist or fog; hazy or unclear, often referring to the quality of a memory or thought
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
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
mecca	n: a city and administrative center of the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
empirical	adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
chutzpah	n: the audacity, confidence, or boldness to do or say something that might be seen as shocking, daring, or disrespectful; a brazen or fearless attitude
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
hallelujah	n: an exclamation of praise or thanksgiving, particularly in religious contexts; a song or composition expressing such praise or worship
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
radiate	v: to spread out or emit something, such as light or heat, in all directions
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
ecstasy	n: a state of overwhelming happiness, joy, or pleasure; an emotional or mental state of intense feelings of delight or happiness that is often accompanied by intense physical sensations
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
ordain	v: to officially declare or establish something with authority or divine power; to confer holy orders upon someone for religious service
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
foul	adj: extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelling bad
pious	adj: deeply religious, having or showing a strong devotion to God or religious beliefs and practices
fable	n: a short story, often with animal characters, that teaches a general truth or a moral lesson
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
possessed	adj: controlled or influenced by a strong emotion or belief
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
stark	adj: empty, simple, or apparent; devoid of any qualifications
primordial	adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
disorient	v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go
sunder	v: to split, separate, or divide something, often forcefully or violently; to break apart or sever a relationship or bond
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
comprehension	n: the ability to understand or grasp the meaning of something, especially through knowledge or experience
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
hunk	n: a large, strong, attractive man; a large piece or chunk, especially meat
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
mystic	adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
modest	adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
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
sane	adj: mentally sound or normal; having a rational mind
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
theologian	n: an expert or student who studies theology
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
tolerate	v: to allow something to exist or happen, even if it is disliked or opposed
imperfectly	adv: in a faulty or incomplete way
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
graham	n: a type of flour made from whole wheat that has had the bran and germ removed and is often used to make crackers or cookies; a cracker made with this type of flour
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
uppercase	n: the capital form of a letter in a written or printed text; text or writing that is predominantly or exclusively in capital letters
certainty	n: the state of being certain
devolve	v: to transfer or delegate responsibility, power, or authority to someone else, often as a result of a process or procedure; to degrade, deteriorate, or regress to a less advanced or more primitive state or form
dogmatic	adj: characterized by strong and unwavering opinions or beliefs that are often expressed with force and without consideration for alternative viewpoints or evidence
demonstrative	adj: tending to show one’s feelings or emotions openly; serving to demonstrate, explain, or prove something
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
arrogance	n: excessive self-confidence or self-importance
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
expletive	n: a curse word or a swear word; a word or phrase used to convey strong emotions, such as anger or frustration
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
crusader	n: a person who is committed to a cause or campaign that they see as being beneficial or righteous; historically, a person who took part in the medieval military campaigns to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims
infidel	n: a person who does not believe in a specific religion or who holds a different religious belief than the one being referred to; a derogatory term used to refer to someone who is seen as not following a particular religious faith
doubly	adv: to twice the extent or degree; in a way that involves two things at once; with twice as much force, effect, or significance
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
absolutism	n: a political system in which the ruler has complete and unlimited power, often without any checks or balances from other institutions
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
stripe	n: a long, narrow band of a different color or texture than the surface on which it appears
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
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
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
prophet	n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will.
constantly	adv: all the time
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
silent	adj: without any or little sound
cede	v: to give up, surrender, or transfer possession or control of something, especially territory, power, or authority
arena	n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
messiah	n: the promised deliverer who God will send to save the Jewish people, as prophesied in the Hebrew Bible
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
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
hypocrite	n: a person who claims to have certain beliefs or values but acts in a way that contradicts those beliefs or values; a person who pretends to be virtuous or moral but behaves in an unethical or deceitful way
misogyny	n: a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women
bigot	n: a person who is intolerant of others who hold different opinions, beliefs, or values, especially someone who displays stubborn and unreasonable prejudice against particular groups of people
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
militant	n: willing to use force or violence to achieve a political or social goal
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
fanaticism	n: excessive and irrational enthusiasm, zeal, or devotion to a particular cause, belief, or ideology, often to the point of intolerance or extremism
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
continually	adv: in a way that happens without interruption or repeatedly
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
accumulate	v: to collect or acquire a large number of things over a long period of time
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
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
resignation	n: an act of giving up or resigning from a job or office
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
nihilist	n: a person who rejects all religious, moral, and political beliefs and values; a person who believes life is meaningless and void of purpose
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
idealist	n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity
refusal	n: the act of showing or saying that one is not willing to do or accept something
narrow-minded	adj: having a limited or closed-minded perspective; lacking tolerance or acceptance of different or opposing views or ideas
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
appall	v: to shock or disgust; to fill with dismay
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
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
divisiveness	n: the quality or state of causing separation or division, typically by promoting conflict or disagreement between groups of people
sectarian	adj: relating to a group or faction that is narrowly focused on its own religious, political, or ideological beliefs, often at the expense of others or in opposition to differing viewpoints
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
obscene	adj: offensive, rude, or disgusting, usually because of being related to sex
travesty	n: a mockery or satire that exaggerates or distorts something, often intending to ridicule or criticize it; a grotesque or outrageous imitation or representation
thorny	adj: full of or covered with thorns; prickly; (of a problem) difficult to deal with
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