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Word	Meaning	Advanced
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
self-made	adj: having succeeded in life unaided; having become wealthy or successful through one’s efforts
millionaire	n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc.
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
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.
nomination	n: the act or process of formally proposing someone for election or appointment to a position, office, or award; the act of designating or selecting someone for a particular role or purpose
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
seductive	adj: tempting or alluring attractively or persuasively; often used to describe a person, behavior, or idea that is intended to lure or entice someone into a specific action or belief
exceptional	adj: standing out from others in a noteworthy or superior way, unusually good or impressive; representing an exception or deviation from the norm
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
atypical	adj: not conforming to the typical or expected pattern; unusual or abnormal or characteristic
broad	adj: very wide; general
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
quotidian	adj: occurring or recurring daily; ordinary or commonplace, typically used to describe something boring, repetitive, or mundane
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
panther	n: a large and powerful wildcat with a distinctive sleek black coat found primarily in the Americas, Africa, and Asia
erroneous	adj: containing errors; mistaken or incorrect; based on faulty reasoning or information
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
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
acknowledgment	n: the act of accepting or admitting something, or the fact of being accepted or admitted; recognition or acceptance of the existence or truth of something
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
didactic	adj: intended to teach or instruct, often morally or ethically; tending to give instruction or advice in an overly preachy or pedantic manner
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
incite	v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
misrepresent	v: to present a false or misleading interpretation or impression of something or someone
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
predominantly	adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
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
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
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
patriarchy	n: a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of a property
downplay	v: to present or represent as less important or severe; to minimize the significance of something
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
outfit	n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
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
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
groundbreaking	adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques
anthology	n: a collection of selected writings, often by various authors or from various sources, on a particular topic or theme
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
hire	v: to give somebody a job
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
imagery	n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
inextricable	adj: unable to be separated or escaped from
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
rejection	n: the act of refusing to accept, use, or consider someone or something; in medicine, an immunological response that refuses to accept substances or organisms that are recognized as foreign
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
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
audible	adj: able to be heard; loud enough to be heard clearly
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
beloved	adj: loved very much
hoop	n: a circular band or ring, often made of metal or wood, used as a toy, a part of the equipment, or a decoration
necklace	n: a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, typically consisting of a chain or cord with a pendant, charms, or beads attached
scholarly	adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
react	v: to take action in response to something
straighten	v: to make something straight or orderly; to adjust or fix something crooked, bent, or misaligned
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
keynote	n: the central theme or message of a speech, presentation, or event; the first note or tone in a musical scale used as a reference point for the performance of a piece of music
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
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
participate	v: to take part in something
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
exhibit	v: to show something in public for people to enjoy or to provide them with information
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
reputable	adj: having a good reputation or standing; trustworthy, reliable, or respected
desirable	adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
systemic	adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
marginalize	v: to treat a person or group as insignificant or unimportant; to push to the edge or margin of society or a group; to exclude from power or influence
underrepresented	adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
salsa	n: a type of spicy sauce or condiment made from tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, and other ingredients, commonly used in Latin American and Mexican cuisine, as well as a lively social dance style with origins in those same regions
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
oversize	adj: larger than the normal or standard size
chunky	adj: characterized by being thick and heavy; containing or consisting of large, solid pieces; having a stocky, muscular build
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
incomparable	adj: beyond comparison or unrivaled; impossible to compare to anything else due to its uniqueness, excellence, or superiority
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
salon	n: a place for social gathering, especially for exchanging ideas and discussing artistic or cultural matters; a place of beauty treatment, such as a hair salon
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
sisterhood	n: a close association of women based on shared interests or goals; the sense of solidarity and loyalty that exists among women
omit	v: to leave out or exclude something; to fail to do something that is expected or required
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
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
maroon	adj: a deep reddish-brown color that is similar to the color of dried blood
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
rainforest	n: a forest rich in biodiversity that is generally found in tropical settings with heavy annual rainfall
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
inland	adj: situated or located away from the coast or a body of water; (adverb) towards or into the interior of a region
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
frequent	adj: happening constantly
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
folklore	n: traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and songs of a community, passed down orally
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
intangible	n: not having physical form or substance; difficult to touch or grasp
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
intergenerational	adj: relating to, involving, or affecting different generations
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
renowned	adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc.
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
encase	v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
ever-present	adj: always existing or noticeable; constant, ubiquitous, or pervasive