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Word	Meaning	Advanced
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
neural	adj: of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system that includes the brain
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
bisexual	adj: attracted to both men and women; capable of having a romantic or sexual attraction to both men and women
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
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
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
reproduce	v: to make a copy of something such as a picture, piece of text, music, etc.; to produce offspring through a sexual or asexual process
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
introspect	v: to look inward and examine one’s thoughts, feelings, or motives; to engage in self-reflection
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
primarily	adv: mainly
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
conspire	v: to plan or plot together secretly, especially with an evil or unlawful purpose
analog	adj: relating to or using signals or information represented by a continuous physical quantity such as spatial position, voltage, etc.
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
linguist	n: a person who speaks several foreign languages; a person who studies or teaches languages or linguistics
verb	n: a word or phrase that describes an action, state, or experience
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
psychic	adj: relating to or capable of extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena; relating to the mind or mental processes
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
batter	v: to hit something or someone repeatedly with much force; (noun, baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
pervasive	adj: spreading or existing throughout every part of a thing or place
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
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
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
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
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
abusive	adj: involving or characterized by harmful or offensive treatment, language, or behavior; using physical, emotional, or verbal force to control or harm someone else
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
swamp	n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
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
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
intersect	v: to meet or cross one another
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
endlessly	adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit
bash	v: to strike or hit hard, often with a blunt object or a fist; to criticize harshly or with force; to hold a social gathering or party, often involving loud music or revelry; (noun) a lively, informal party or gathering, often characterized by loud music, dancing, and socializing
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
counteract	v: to act against something to reduce its bad or harmful effects or neutralize it
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
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
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
thematic	adj: of or relating to a subject or topic of discourse
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
coworker	n: a person who works with another in the same company or organization
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
dyad	n: a group of two individuals or entities considered as a unit; a pair, or couple; a social group consisting of two members
embedded	adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
silent	adj: without any or little sound
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
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
harass	v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
enactment	n: the act of giving legal effect to a piece of legislation by passing it into law
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
enact	v: to make a law; to put something into practice
vary	v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc.
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
complicity	n: the state of being involved with others in an illegal, harmful, or shameful act; the act of assisting or collaborating with someone else in wrongdoing or crime
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
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
unacceptably	adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
diminution	n: a reduction or decrease in size, extent, or importance; a lessening or weakening; the act of diminishing or reducing
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
sensitivity	n: the ability to perceive or respond to subtle differences or changes; the ability to understand and respond to the needs and feelings of others
marine	adj: relating to the sea and the creatures and plants that live there
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
pompous	adj: having or exhibiting excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; very grand and elaborate
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
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
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
amok	adv: in a restless or uncontrolled manner, typically associated with a violent outburst or rampage
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
institutional	adj: of, in, or relating to a large important organization, such as a university or bank; organized as or forming part of the standard systems, practices, etc.
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
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.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
gutsy	adj: displaying courage, determination, or boldness; characterized by a willingness to take risks or face challenges
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
complicit	adj: involved in or responsible for a wrongful or unethical act, often through inaction or silence; in cooperation with another person or group
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged