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Word	Meaning	Advanced
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
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.
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
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
loophole	n: a gap or weakness in a legal or bureaucratic system that allows for the exploitation of unintended benefits or avoids penalties
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
candid	adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions
elector	n: a person who has the right to vote in an election
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
concede	v: to acknowledge or admit the truth or existence of something often reluctantly
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
glitch	n: a minor problem or malfunction, especially in a computer program, system, or machine
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
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
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
bloodshed	n: the act of shedding blood, often used to describe violence or war; injury or death caused by violence or conflict
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
concession	n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
contender	n: the contestant you hope to defeat
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
congratulation	n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
nationwide	adj: extending throughout an entire nation
die-hard	adj: (of a person) extremely loyal, dedicated, or enthusiastic; unwilling to give up
instantly	adv: immediately
demobilize	v: to discharge or release soldiers, military personnel, or other personnel from active service or duty; to disband or break up a military unit or force; to withdraw or deactivate a military force or resource
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
begrudge	v: to feel resentment or ill-will towards someone because of their success, possessions, or achievements; to envy or covet something that belongs to someone else; to hesitate or be reluctant to give or allow something to someone
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
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
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
reinstate	v: to restore or bring back to a previous position, status, or condition; to return someone to a former job or position which they previously held
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
rubber-stamp	n: a device used to imprint a signature or message on a document often used as a metaphor for a process that involves automatic or unthinking approval; a process or mechanism used to approve or authorize something without further scrutiny or consideration
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
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
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
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
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
caucus	n: a private meeting of a political group or party to discuss policies, tactics, and strategy; a closed meeting or assembly of people with shared interests or goals, often to make decisions or coordinate actions
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
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
confetti	n: small pieces of colored paper or other material that are thrown around on festive occasions, especially in celebration or as part of the decoration
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
legislature	n: a body of elected or appointed representatives who make laws for a country or state
discredit	v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
pitchfork	n: a long-handled farm tool with two or three prongs at the end, used for turning over hay or other agricultural materials
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
ferocious	adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
lawsuit	n: a legal action taken by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking damages or some other form of remedy for perceived wrongs or harms suffered
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
ballot	n: a piece of paper used to cast a vote in an election
fraudulent	adj: involving deception or dishonesty; intended to deceive or defraud; false or misleading
certify	v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true
allege	v: to claim or assert that something is true without providing proof or evidence
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
interference	n: the act or process of getting involved in and trying to influence a specific situation; the state of being affected and influenced with
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
slate	n: a flat piece of rock or stone that is typically used as a roofing or flooring material; a list of candidates for an election arranged in a specific order
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
tally	n: a record or count of a particular thing often used to keep track of scores, votes, or numbers
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
anoint	v: to apply oil or some other substance to something or someone as part of a religious or ceremonial act; to smear or rub with oil or a similar substance as a form of treatment or protection; to designate or appoint someone for a special mission or duty
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
lawmaker	n: a politician or legislator who is responsible for making and changing laws
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
alliance	n: a partnership or association formed for mutual benefit, particularly between nations or organizations.
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
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
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
incumbent	n: a person who currently holds a particular position or job, especially in politics or public office; a duty or obligation that is required as part of a particular role or job
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
gracious	adj: behaving in a kind, polite and generous way
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
indivisible	adj: unable to be divided or separated; not subject to alteration or change
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
would-be	adj: indicating a person who aspires or attempts to be something but has not yet achieved that status or position
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
carnage	n: the killing or slaughter of a large number of people, especially in a battle or war; a situation in which many people are killed or injured in a violent way
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
gene	n: the fundamental unit of heredity and the sequence of nucleotides in DNA that codes for the creation of RNA or protein.
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
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
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
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
rogue	n: a deceitful and unreliable person; a person who behaves badly
militia	n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs
intimidate	v: to make someone fearful or uneasy so that they will do something that you want them to do
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
indefinitely	adv: without any fixed or definite limit; for an unknown or unspecified period of time
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
intimidation	n: the act of instilling fear or anxiety in someone, often to make them feel inferior or submissive; the use of threats or coercion to deter someone from taking a certain course of action
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
oppose	v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works