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Word	Meaning	Advanced
gunfire	n: the sound or act of shooting a firearm; the noise created by multiple guns firing at the same time
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
incessant	adj: continuing without interruption; constant, unceasing, or unremitting
barricade	n: a barrier, often improvised or temporary, used to block passage or protect against danger or attack
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
procession	n: a group of people or vehicles moving in an orderly, ceremonial manner, often for a religious or official purpose
participate	v: to take part in something
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
banner	n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
defunct	adj: no longer existing, operational, or functioning; extinct or dead; obsolete or out of use
ostensible	adj: appearing or seeming to be true, genuine, or plausible, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing or declared to be one thing while being something different or hidden
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
fumble	v: to handle something awkwardly; to make mistakes or errors in attempting something
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
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
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
casualty	n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
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
faceless	adj: lacking distinctive or individual features or characteristics; anonymous and impersonal
nameless	adj: without a name or unknown; not named or identified
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
infer	v: to form an opinion or conclude that something is true based on existing facts
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
cartel	n: a group of businesses or organizations that join together to control the production and distribution of a particular product or service, often to limit competition and increase profits
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
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
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
retail	n: the sale of goods or services to consumers, especially in small quantities, either directly to the end customer or through retail outlets
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
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
corridor	n: a hallway or passageway, especially one connecting rooms or areas within a building or structure
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
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
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
coca	n: a plant native to South America whose leaves are used in the production of cocaine and other stimulants; a drink made from the leaves of this plant
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
latitude	n: the distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, measured in degrees; freedom from normal restraints in conduct
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
goon	n: a person who is hired or employed to engage in acts of violence or intimidation on behalf of someone else, often for criminal or illicit purposes
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
incentive	n: something, such as a punishment, reward, etc., that encourages a person to do something
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
constantly	adv: all the time
federate	v: to unite or bring together into a federation or alliance; to form a confederacy or union with shared goals or interests
assortment	n: a variety of different things or individuals; a group of different types of things that have been collected together
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”
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
silent	adj: without any or little sound
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
gulf	n: a large ocean inlet or deep bay that is partially enclosed by land
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
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
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
paratrooper	n: an individual soldier trained to be dropped by parachute from an aircraft into an area of operation, which is part of airborne units and is trained for rapid deployment and assault operations
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
pet	n: an animal that you have at home as a companion and treated kindly
treason	n: the act of betraying one’s country or government, especially by attempting to overthrow it or give aid and comfort to its enemies; a violation of allegiance or loyalty to one’s country or government
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
supervise	v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
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
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
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
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
entirely	adv: completely
spectacular	adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
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
incursion	n: a sudden or brief invasion or attack; the act of entering into something in a way that is not authorized or welcomed
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
petty	adj: of little importance, trivial or insignificant; characterized by an undue concern for small details or rules; mean or spiteful in trivial matters
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
insert	v: to put something inside something else
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
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
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
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
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
extract	n: a short passage taken from a book, piece of music, etc.; a substance obtained from something through a specific process; (verb) to obtain from something or to remove something by effort or force
ephedrine	n: a natural alkaloid found in plants, particularly Ephedra sinica, with stimulant effects on the nervous system, used in the treatment of asthma and nasal congestion
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
precursor	n: a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind and that contributes to or influences its growth
methamphetamine	n: (commonly known as “meth” or “crystal meth”) a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
undertone	n: a low or muted tone or sound, often suggesting an underlying emotion, message, or meaning that is not explicitly stated; a subtle or subdued quality or aspect
reverence	n: a deep respect for someone or something
admiration	n: the feeling or attitude of respect and approval for someone or something
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
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
professionalism	n: the quality or conduct characterized by a specialist in a particular field having a high degree of skill, knowledge, and good judgment; the standard or code of behavior expected from a professional
acumen	n: the ability to make sound judgments and quick decisions, especially when it comes to business or financial matters
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
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
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
redemption	n: the act of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil, or the process of regaining or earning something of value
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
submarine	n: a type of underwater vehicle or vessel that can operate beneath the surface of the water; (adjective) beneath the surface of the sea
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
catapult	n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold
heroine	n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
outsource	v: to contract out or transfer a job, task, or service to an external organization or party, often as a cost-saving measure
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
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
videography	n: the art or practice of filming or recording videos, often for commercial or artistic purposes
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
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
inconsistent	adj: not remaining constant or in agreement
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
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
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.
setup	n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone
necessitate	v: to make something necessary or essential; to require something as a condition or consequence
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
accomplice	n: a person who helps someone else commit a crime or wrongdoing; a partner or associate in a questionable or immoral activity
consumption	n: the amount used or eaten; the act of using up a resource such as energy, food, or materials
prohibition	n: the act of not allowing something, or an order that does so, especially by law or authority
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
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
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact