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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
pine	n: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present
ridge	n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
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
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
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
standoff	n: a situation in which two or more people, groups, or countries refuse to move from a position or make a compromise, leading to a stalemate or impasse; a short distance maintained between two opposing forces or objects, such as in a military context or electrical wiring
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
auditorium	n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances
velvet	n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
bureau	n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
sovereign	n: a king or queen
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
homestead	n: a house or farm and the surrounding land, typically used as a home and workplace by a family or individual
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.
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
emancipation	n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence
proclamation	n: an official announcement or statement
transcontinental	adj: spanning or crossing an entire continent or continents
railroad	n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
trail	n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind
shortcut	n: an alternative route shorter or quicker than the usual one
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
sovereignty	n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
ownership	n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
henceforth	adv: starting from this time; from now on
whit	n: a very small or insignificant amount or quantity, often used in the phrase “not a whit,” meaning not at all
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
concede	v: to acknowledge or admit the truth or existence of something often reluctantly
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
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
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
appropriation	n: the act of taking something for one’s use or purpose, particularly without permission or legal right; the allocation or assignment of funds, resources, or property for a specific purpose or use
ward	n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care
federal	adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
forbidding	adj: giving the impression that something is difficult or unpleasant; intimidating or uninviting
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
influx	n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
cavalry	n: a highly mobile army unit
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
custody	n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
clause	n: a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a sentence
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
surplus	n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply
disposed	adj: inclined or willing to do something
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
subdivision	n: a smaller part of something that is divided into such parts
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
rancher	n: a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch, especially one that is used for raising or grazing livestock
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
encampment	n: a temporary or semi-permanent settlement, especially a group of tents or other shelters used for lodging or military purposes
creek	n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills
fir	n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
congressional	adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
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
valor	n: courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; heroic qualities or actions
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
indiscriminate	adj: done or occurring without any particular aim, purpose, or discrimination; haphazard, random, or careless
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
elk	n: a large species of deer native to North America and eastern Asia, known for its large antlers and imposing size
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
heap	n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
crooked	adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
gulch	n: a narrow and steep-sided ravine or gully, usually formed by the erosion of water, commonly found in dry or arid regions and is often the result of intermittent or seasonal water flow
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
blizzard	n: a severe snowstorm that is accompanied by strong winds and low temperatures, often leading to very limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions
measured	adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
openly	adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
inconvenient	adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
fast-forward	v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
prospector	n: a person who searches for minerals such as gold or silver by systematically digging, panning, or prospecting
viol	n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
fluctuate	v: to rise and fall irregularly or unexpectedly; to vary or change often and unpredictably
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
packed	adj: extremely full of people; very crowded
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
infest	v: to swarm or overrun with a large number of something undesirable, such as pests or parasites
mold	n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
infant	n: a baby or very young child
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
cervical	adj: relating to the neck or the cervix (= the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus)
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
dropout	n: a person who leaves school, college, or a training program before completing it
turnover	n: the amount of business or economic activity that is generated within a specific period of time; the rate at which people leave or are replaced in a job or organization, often expressed as a percentage
frequent	adj: happening constantly
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
alcoholism	n: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol and repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
apathy	n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
expectancy	n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
domino	n: a small, flat, rectangular block used in a game that has pairs of dots on one or both sides; a consequence of an event that sets off a chain reaction of similar events
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
sideline	n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
shrug	v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested
violate	v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights