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Word	Meaning	Advanced
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
predominantly	adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
stoop	v: to bend forward and downward from the waist, often to pick something up or gain a better view; to lower oneself morally or socially
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
cuff	n: a band or strip of material, usually worn around the wrist or ankle, often used to secure or fasten something in place; a blow or hit delivered with an open hand, typically to the head or ear
slump	v: to fall or sink suddenly, often due to loss of support or stability; to decline or decrease abruptly, as in business or economic conditions; to become despondent or dispirited; (noun) a sudden or prolonged decline or drop in value, price, or quality
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
retrieve	v: to find or get something back
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
replace	v: to take the place of something
helpless	adj: unable to take care of oneself or to do things without help
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
frustration	n: the feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
silent	adj: without any or little sound
frisk	v: to search for someone or something in a quick, lively manner, often to discover something hidden or suspicious; to frolic or skip about in a lively or playful manner
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
cringe	v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
fist	n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
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.
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
hire	v: to give somebody a job
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
react	v: to take action in response to something
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
unarmed	adj: without weapons or arms; not carrying any form of weapon or ammunition, or engaging in physical conflict with weapons
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
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
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
revolve	v: to rotate around a central point
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
proxy	n: a person or entity that is authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
jar	n: a cylindrical container, typically made of glass, metal, or pottery, with a wide mouth and a screwed or sealed lid, used for storing food, liquids, and other materials
individualize	v: to make something personal or more personal to suit the needs of a particular person, place, etc.
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
manifesto	n: a public declaration or statement of policy and aims, usually issued by a political party or government; a written statement or proclamation of one’s beliefs or intentions
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
presumption	n: an idea or belief taken to be true without proof or confirmation; an assumption or hypothesis based on incomplete evidence or understanding; a forward or audacious attitude or behavior that assumes too much authority or familiarity
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
high-profile	adj: attracting much attention and interest from the public and media
attest	v: to provide evidence or proof of something; to confirm or certify the authenticity of something; to bear witness to the truth of something
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
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
reinforce	v: to strengthen or support something, especially by adding another material to it; to make emotion, idea, etc. stronger
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
dimly	adv: faintly or indistinctly; with little light or clarity; not clearly or brightly
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
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
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
proceeds	n: the money or profit earned from a particular activity or venture; the total amount collected from a sale or fundraiser
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
brass	n: a metal alloy of copper and zinc; a yellowish color; a group of wind instruments made of brass
knuckle	n: one of the joint-like parts of the fingers and toes, especially of the hand
politely	adv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
credential	v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
rulebook	n: a set of rules or regulations, especially one governing a particular activity or organization
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
terminal	n: a building or place where buses, trains, or airplanes stop and where passengers or goods can be picked up or dropped off; (adjective) of or situated at the ends of a delivery route
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
ordeal	n: a painful, difficult, or dangerous experience or trial; a severe test of endurance or patience
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
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
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
complicity	n: the state of being involved with others in an illegal, harmful, or shameful act; the act of assisting or collaborating with someone else in wrongdoing or crime
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
allergy	n: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs
cure-all	n: a remedy or treatment for all diseases and problems, regardless of their causes or symptoms
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
calculated	adj: done with careful thought or planning; deliberate and intentional; based on a process of reasoning or estimation rather than on instinct or chance
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
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
manhandle	v: to handle or move someone or something roughly or awkwardly, often using physical force or without care; to treat someone roughly or brutally
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
dislodge	v: to forcibly remove or loosen something from a particular position or place; to cause something to become detached or dislodged
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
arsenal	n: a collection of weapons or military equipment stored in preparation for war or conflict; a collection of resources or tools available for use in a particular field or endeavor
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
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
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
lynch	v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
litigate	v: to initiate or engage in legal proceedings, typically to settle a dispute or enforce a legal right
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
differential	n: an amount, value, or size of the difference between things that are compared; (adjective) relating to or showing a difference
unintentional	adj: not done or made on purpose; accidental
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting 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
swap	v: to give something and receive something in trade
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
brutality	n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
durability	n: the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over a while; longevity
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
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
participate	v: to take part in something
walkout	n: a sudden and spontaneous departure by a group of people, often in protest or disagreement; a strike or work stoppage by employees
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
swelling	n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
quad	n: (short for quadrangle) a square or rectangular open area or courtyard, often surrounded by buildings or used for recreational or social purposes
flashback	n: an interruption of the chronological sequence of events in a narrative, in which an event or scene from a past time is inserted into the current narrative
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue