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Word	Meaning	Advanced
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
blurb	n: a short description or promotional piece of writing that provides a summary or highlights of a book, film, or other product; often included on the cover or promotional materials
nun	n: a woman who has taken religious vows and is a member of a monastic community
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
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
dead-end	n: a street or path that has no exit or outlet; a situation or circumstance that has no remaining options or potential for progress or success
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
replenish	v: to fill something that had previously been emptied
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
lottery	n: a game of chance in which a large number of people buy tickets or chances to win a prize, with the winner(s) determined by a random drawing
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
brothel	n: (also “whorehouse”) a place where people, particularly women, engage in sexual activity for payment; a house of prostitution
reconsider	v: to think about a decision or opinion again to
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
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
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
reproductive	adj: connected with the process of reproduction; relating to reproducing babies, young animals, or plants
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
exacerbate	v: to make a situation, problem, or feeling worse
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
lawmaker	n: a politician or legislator who is responsible for making and changing laws
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
arrest	v: to take into custody
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
employer	n: a person or organization that pays workers to work for them
hire	v: to give somebody a job
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
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
coerce	v: to force, pressure, or compel someone to do something against their will or better judgment; to use threatening or intimidating tactics to persuade someone to comply with one’s demands
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
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
gunpoint	n: the point of a gun, used as a threat or in an armed robbery
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
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
denial	n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist
condom	n: a thin rubber or plastic sheath worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy or the transmission of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) between partners
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
solicit	v: to ask for something, especially in an urgent or pleading manner; to seek something through entreaty
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
prohibition	n: the act of not allowing something, or an order that does so, especially by law or authority
detection	n: the act of discovering or identifying the presence of something
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
stack	n: a pile of something arranged or laid one on top of another; a large tall chimney through which combustion gases and smoke can be evacuated
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
patch	n: a small piece of material or fabric used to repair or reinforce a tear, hole, or damaged area; a small plot of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
crackdown	n: a severe or forceful attempt to suppress or control something, such as illegal or disruptive behavior
stab	v: to cause harm with a sharp, pointed object, such as a knife
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
intrinsically	adv: from the inherent nature or quality of something or arising from within
descry	v: to catch sight of or discover something, especially something that is difficult to see or perceive
pimp	n: a person, typically a man, who lives off the earnings of a prostitute or sex worker
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
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
withhold	v: to not give or grant something due, expected, or requested
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
designate	v: to indicate, specify, or name someone or something for a particular purpose or job; to give a name or title to something
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
comply	v: to obey an order, set of rules, or request
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
backdoor	adj: a term used to describe an unauthorized or concealed means of accessing a computer system or network, typically through a loophole or vulnerability in the system
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
temporarily	adv: for a limited time only or not permanently
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
unpopular	adj: not liked, supported, or approved by many people; having an unfavorable reputation
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
prohibitionist	n: a person who advocates or supports the prohibition or banning of a particular activity, typically referring to the sale, production, or consumption of alcohol
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
undocumented	adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
cockle	n: a type of edible bivalve mollusk that typically has heart-shaped, symmetrical shells, also refers to the shell of this mollusk
bay	n: a part of the coast that is partially enclosed by land; a compartment or section of a ship or building
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
exorbitant	adj: excessively high or unreasonable, often referring to prices or fees
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
hospitality	n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
abortion	n: the intentional termination of a pregnancy at an early stage
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
entrenched	adj: established firmly and securely
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
legislate	v: to make or enact laws; to exert control or influence through the creation or enforcement of laws
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
nanny	n: a caregiver, usually a woman, who provides child care services in the home of the children’s parents or guardians, either on a part-time or full-time basis
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
abolition	n: the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution, especially one that is considered unjust or harmful
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
decriminalize	v: to eliminate or reduce the criminal penalties associated with an act or behavior; to make legal or permissible something that was previously outlawed or punishable by law
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
punitive	adj: relating to or involving punishment or inflicting punishment; aimed at punishing or disciplining
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
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
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
umbrella	n: a device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a central pole used as protection against rain or sometimes against the sun
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
amnesty	n: a general pardon for crimes, especially political crimes
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
silent	adj: without any or little sound
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
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
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
voiceless	adj: without a voice or the ability to speak
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
discredit	v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
roster	n: a list of people’s names, often who are available to do a job
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many