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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
voiceless	adj: without a voice or the ability to speak
eloquent	adj: able to speak or write clearly and impressively
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
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
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
misuse	n: the act of using something in an unsuitable way or for the wrong purpose
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
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
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
disgrace	n: a loss of respect, honor, or dignity; a state of shame or public humiliation; an action or behavior that is seen as immoral or unacceptable; (verb) to bring shame, dishonor, or discredit upon someone or something
plagiarism	n: the act of using someone else’s words or ideas without giving proper credit or permission; the representation of another person’s work as one’s own
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
drench	v: to completely soak or saturate with liquid, typically with the intent of making something thoroughly wet
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
salvation	n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
livestream	n: a real-time video or audio broadcast of an event, performance, or activity that is encoded and distributed over the Internet, usually through dedicated apps or websites, allowing distributed viewers to watch it remotely
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
monstrous	adj: extremely large or evil, or having a frightening appearance
clueless	adj: lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular subject or situation
naivete	n: lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment; innocence or simplicity, often perceived as a flaw or weakness in dealing with real-world situations
increasingly	adv: more and more
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
boring	adj: lacking interest or excitement; tedious or dull
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
psychiatry	n: the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment, and prevention of mental illness
lectern	n: a tall stand or podium with a slanted top used to hold a book or notes from which a speaker can read or deliver a speech
sociopath	n: a person who exhibits a disregard for other people’s rights, feelings, and safety; someone who lacks empathy or the ability to understand and share the feelings of others; sometimes used interchangeably with the term “psychopath”
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
jury	n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
bore	v: to make someone feel weary or uninterested, often by talking at length about uninteresting or mundane topics; to cause someone to feel bored or unengaged; (noun) a hole or tunnel drilled or dug into the ground, either for exploration or extraction of natural resources
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
kind-hearted	adj: having a caring and sympathetic nature; characterized by concern for the well-being and happiness of others
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
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
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
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
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
fingernail	n: the hard, slightly curved part that covers the outer tip of each finger
tread	v: to step or walk on something
twit	n: a silly or foolish person; someone regarded as annoying or irritating
acerbic	adj: characterized by a sharp, biting, or sarcastic tone, often used to describe speech or writing that is critical or harshly humorous
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
dud	n: any product, project, or person that doesn’t perform or live up to expectations; a rejected or useless item, especially an explosive device that fails to detonate
deodorant	n: a product applied to the body, typically under the arms, that helps to eliminate or mask unpleasant body odor
monologue	n: a solo speech or performance given by one person, typically in a theatrical or storytelling context, and often used to reveal aspects of the speaker’s thoughts, feelings, or backstory
inhale	v: to breathe in air or a different substance, such as smoke
pharmaceutical	adj: relating to the production and selling of the medical drugs
chuckle	n: a soft, partly suppressed laugh; an act of laughing quietly; (verb) to laugh quietly or softly, often in a suppressed or restrained way
silent	adj: without any or little sound
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
asleep	adj: in a state of sleep
runway	n: the catwalk or platform where models walk to display clothing or other fashion items during a fashion show; a strip of hard ground along which planes take off and land;
straightaway	adv: immediately or without any delay or hesitation; without any deviation or detour
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
bolt	n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly
lightning	n: a flash, or several flashes, of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere, or something resembling such a flash
delicious	adj: exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
horrify	v: to shock or disgust greatly
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
screw	v: to turn something, such as a bolt, with a driver or wrench to tighten or loosen it; (noun) a cylindrical rod with a helical ridge used to fasten things together
entirely	adv: completely
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
glee	n: a feeling of great happiness, joy, or pleasure, often accompanied by laughter or exuberance; a sense of delighted satisfaction from a positive result or accomplishment
flaunt	v: to display or show off ostentatiously or without shame; to parade or exhibit in a conspicuous or boastful manner
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
randy	adj: feeling or showing a strong sexual desire
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
statesman	n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
unpaid	adj: not yet paid; without payment
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
troll	n: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
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
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
simple-minded	adj: tending to see things straightforwardly or naively; lacking mental complexity or sophistication
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
uterus	n: a hollow muscular organ in the body of a woman or other female mammal in which a baby or young animal develops before birth
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
judicial	adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment
hilarity	n: extreme amusement or laughter; a state of being very funny or entertaining
toddler	n: a young child who has recently learned to walk
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
airway	n: the air passage from the nose and throat to the lungs; a designated route followed by airplanes flying from one airport to another
hashtag	n: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol #, used on social media websites and applications to identify messages on a specific topic
landing	n: the act of coming to rest on the ground or another surface after being in flight or jumping; a platform or area of ground where a plane or spacecraft can come to rest
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
cape	n: a type of long, loose outer garment that covers the back, shoulders, and arms; a headland or promontory extending into the sea or other large body of water
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
shred	v: to tear or cut something into a small pieces; (noun) a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
misconstrue	v: to misunderstand or misinterpret the meaning, intention, or significance of something; to misjudge or misread
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
mutual	adj: common to or shared by two or more parties
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
catharsis	n: a release or purging of emotional or psychological tension, often through artistic or creative experiences or expressions
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
mangle	v: to damage or alter something by twisting, crushing, or pressing it out of shape
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
insomnia	n: the condition of being unable to sleep, usually a chronic one
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
wedlock	n: the state of being married; matrimony
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
devalue	v: to reduce the value or worth of something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
transgression	n: the violation of a law, duty, or moral principle
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
billionaire	n: a person who has a net worth of at least one billion dollars
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
phraseology	n: the specific words, phrases, or expressions used in a particular field, profession, or style of writing or speaking; the study or analysis of these specific wordings or choice of words within a language
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
villain	n: a character in a story, movie, or play which often opposes the hero, typically characterized as immoral, evil, or cruel
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
innocuous	adj: not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
babble	n: the sound of many people speaking simultaneously; meaningless talk or speech
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
carpenter	n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice