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Word	Meaning	Advanced
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
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
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
preliminary	adj: serving as a preparation for something more important or extensive; introductory; taking place before the main event or decision
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
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
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
judicial	adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
identification	n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
alibi	n: a claim or piece of evidence that shows an individual was elsewhere at the time a crime or offense was committed and thus could not have been involved
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
whereabouts	n: the location of a person or thing; the place or region where someone or something is currently located
adamantly	adv: in a manner that shows firm, unwavering determination or resistance; with strong opposition or refusal to change one’s stance
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
threefold	adj: three times as great or as many
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
subsequent	adj: happening or occurring later or after something else
exonerate	v: to clear someone of blame or accusation; to free someone from responsibility or guilt
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
eyewitness	n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
fallible	adj: capable of making mistakes or errors; subject to being wrong or imperfect
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
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
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
brevity	n: the quality of using only a few words or lasting only a short time
abhor	v: to feel strong hatred or disgust towards something or someone; to loathe intensely
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
encode	v: to convert information into a code or format suitable for storage or transmission
recall	v: to remember something
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
partial	adj: not complete; fragmentary; favoring somebody or something very much
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
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
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
inference	n: a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning; a deduction or assumption
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
cognizant	adj: aware of or knowledgeable about something; having consciousness or recognition of something
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
consideration	n: the act or process of giving careful thought to something; a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
instigate	v: to initiate, start or incite something, often to cause trouble, conflict, or violence; to urge or stir someone to take a particular action or behavior
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
talent	n: a natural ability to be good at something; someone who has a natural ability to be good at something
petition	n: a formal written request, usually signed by a group of people, which is addressed to a person or organization in authority, seeking a specific action or redress of grievances
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
forensic	adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
expertise	n: specialized knowledge or skills in a particular field or subject; expert proficiency or knowledge
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
testify	v: to provide evidence or give a statement under oath, often in a legal or formal setting, such as a court of law; to bear witness to or affirm the truth of something based on personal knowledge or experience
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
hemisphere	n: half of the terrestrial globe; half of a sphere
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
lunar	adj: of or pertaining to the moon
solar	adj: of, from, or relating to the sun
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
twilight	n: the soft, diffused light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon, either from sunrise to sunrise or sunset to sunset
artificial	adj: not natural and made by human beings; not real but produced to resemble something
reconstruction	n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition
photometer	n: an instrument used to measure the intensity of light or other forms of radiation, which typically measures the amount of brightness or luminosity emitted by a source
illumination	n: light or source of light; the degree of visibility of your environment
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
measurement	n: the act or process of finding something’s size, quantity, or degree
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
lux	n: a unit of measurement of the intensity of light equal to one lumen per square meter
versed	adj: well-informed or experienced in a particular field or skill; knowledgeable or proficient
salamander	n: any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
tangent	n: a line or curve that intersects a circle or curved line at just one point without crossing through it; a completely different or unrelated topic or subject that diverts from the main discussion
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
glaze	v: to cover or coat with a thin layer of film, particularly a shiny or glossy layer, such as a layer of protective material on ceramics or a top coat of paint on a surface; to apply a thin, glossy coating to food, often using a sauce or syrup
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
spill	v: to cause or allow liquid to run or flow over the edge of its container by accident
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
capability	n: the ability, skill, or competence to do something; the potential or aptitude for a particular task or function
forth	adv: forward, outward, or onward in location, direction, or progress; into view or consideration; with confidence, boldness, or in the open
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
scotopic	adj: relating to or occurring in low light conditions when the eye’s cones are not functional, and vision relies primarily on the rod cells
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
dilate	v: to make something wider, larger, or more open
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
attentive	adj: paying close attention to something or someone; showing interest or careful consideration; being mindful or observant
nudge	v: to push someone or something gently, especially with your elbow, to attract the person’s attention; (noun) a small push or prod to encourage a desired action or behavior
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
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
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
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
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
jurisprudence	n: the theory and practice of law; the study and interpretation of legal principles and legal systems
identical	adj: being the exact same one
brigade	n: a military unit typically consisting of several battalions, usually commanded by a brigadier general; a group of people organized for a particular purpose or activity
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
curb	v: to restrain, limit, or control something; to reduce or put a stop to something undesirable; (noun) the raised edge or barrier along the edge of a street, road, or sidewalk
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
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
stoic	adj: calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations; (noun) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno
twitch	v: to make a sudden and quick movement with a part of the body; (noun) a sudden, small, jerky movement of a muscle or part of the body
eyebrow	n: the hair arc over each eye in humans
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
react	v: to take action in response to something
enactment	n: the act of giving legal effect to a piece of legislation by passing it into law
embolden	v: to give courage or confidence to someone; to make someone feel brave or empowered; to strengthen or reinforce a position or belief
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
sheer	adj: complete or total, often used to emphasize the extreme or uncompromising nature of something; not mixed with anything else; transparent or nearly transparent
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
occlude	v: to obstruct or block something, usually a passage or opening, in a way that prevents normal flow or access
backlit	adj: with light shining from behind; (noun) light from behind
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
prosecution	n: the act of bringing legal charges against someone for a crime they are accused of committing; the legal team responsible for presenting the case against the defendant in a criminal trial
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
pregnant	adj: having a baby or young animal developing in the uterus
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
antipathy	n: a strong feeling of dislike or aversion towards someone or something; a deep-seated hostility or opposition; a natural repugnance or enmity
regale	v: to entertain or delight someone with stories, anecdotes, or other forms of enjoyable or interesting content; to give pleasure or amusement through lively or engaging entertainment
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
oppose	v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening
attune	v: to make receptive or aware; to bring into harmony or alignment
necessity	n: the state or fact of being needed; anything indispensable
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
procedure	n: a way of doing something, especially the official or well-known way
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
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
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
constantly	adv: all the time
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
malleable	adj: able to be easily shaped, molded, or manipulated, particularly in a physical or metaphorical sense; capable of being adapted or changed according to different circumstances or situations
volatile	adj: likely to change rapidly or unexpectedly, or being unstable or explosive
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind