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Word	Meaning	Advanced
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
intercultural	adj: involving or relating to different cultures or ethnic groups; taking place between two or more cultures
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
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
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
iconography	n: the visual images or symbols used in a particular field of study, worship, or art; a system or language of imagery used to represent ideas or concepts
swastika	n: an ancient symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, often used by cultures around the world as a symbol of good fortune or well-being, but more recently and unfortunately, associated with the Nazi party and its atrocities during World War II
crucifix	n: a representation of a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ crucified on it, used as an emblem of Christianity or as an aid to devotion; a cross bearing a representation of Christ
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
prophet	n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will.
superhero	n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
omen	n: a sign or warning of a future event, often seen as either positive or negative and believed to be an indication of divine power or influence
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
pod	n: a seed case, especially of a leguminous plant such as a pea or bean; a detachable container of something, especially on an airplane
archetype	n: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology that represents a universal pattern of human nature
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
storyline	n: the central narrative or plot of a story, often involving a series of events or conflicts that move the story forward; the overall structure or arc of a story
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
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
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
foresight	n: the ability to anticipate or predict future events or outcomes; the act of planning for the future with wisdom and prudence; an intuitive sense of what is to come
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
backstory	n: the history and events that occur before the main events of a story or the history and details of a person or thing that are not widely known
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
bait	n: a type of food or lure used to attract fish, animals, or people; something used to provoke or irritate someone into responding or reacting in a certain way
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
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
librarian	n: a person who works in a library and is responsible for organizing and managing the collection of books and other materials
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
chemical	adj: relating to or connected with chemistry;
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
bead	n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry
enclave	n: a distinct portion of territory or a community that is completely surrounded by another territory or community; a small, isolated group or area within a larger community or society
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
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
caliphate	n: an Islamic state under the leadership of an Islamic steward with the title of caliph
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
complain	v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
writ	n: a written legal order or command
handwriting	n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
mechanism	n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
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
proselytize	v: to try to convert someone to a new belief or opinion, typically a religious or political one; to advocate or spread a particular doctrine or ideology
crevice	n: a long narrow depression or opening in a surface of rock or wall
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
trinity	n: the union of three people, especially the Christian doctrine of the three persons in one Godhead (the father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit)
Catholicism	n: the faith, doctrines, and practices of the Roman Catholic Church, characterized by belief in the Holy Trinity, the divinity of Jesus Christ, the authority of the Pope, and the sacraments
trivial	adj: of little value or importance
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
yin	n: in Chinese philosophy, the feminine or passive principle characterized as darkness and the moon and associated with softness, wetness, and cold
yang	n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat
hegemony	n: the dominance or influence of one group, country, or ideology over others, especially in political, economic, or cultural domains
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
merciful	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, or forgiveness towards those who may be deserving of punishment or harm; characterized by leniency or clemency
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
tagline	n: a memorable slogan or catchphrase used in advertising or entertainment to promote a product, cause, or idea; a brief statement or phrase that sums up the essence of something
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
pitch	n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
paragraph	n: a distinct section of a piece of writing intended to separate ideas, usually consisting of at least one sentence and beginning on a new line
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
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
congratulation	n: the act of expressing that someone has an occasion for celebration or the expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
timely	adj: happening at best possible time
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
controversy	n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval
flurry	n: a sudden and brief burst of activity or emotion; a light snowfall with gusty winds and swirling snowflakes; a rapid or disorganized movement of small objects, such as leaves or petals
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
curriculum	n: a series of subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, etc.
beard	n: hair that grows on a man’s face, often around the mouth and chin
hijab	n: a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck
photocopy	n: a duplicate of a document or image made by a process involving the use of light and photosensitive material; a copy made by a photocopier
dime	n: an American or Canadian coin worth one-tenth of a dollar
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
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
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
clone	n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
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
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
commando	n: a member of a special military unit or elite force specializing in unconventional warfare or covert operations; a style of clothing or undergarments without a waistband or fabric covering the legs
download	v: to transfer data or files from the Internet or computer network to a user’s computer or device; (noun) the process of transferring data or information from a remote or central computer to a local computer or device
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
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
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
imminent	adj: coming or likely to happen very soon
reboot	v: to restart a computer or other device by loading and rerunning the operating system; to restart or resume an activity, process, or situation after a pause or interruption, often to improve it
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
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
clinical	adj: of or relating to the examination and treatment of patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
idolize	v: to admire or worship someone or something to an excessive degree; to treat someone or something as an idol
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
valentine	n: a person who is loved or dearly admired; a card or message, typically anonymous, sent on Valentine’s Day (February 14th) to a person one loves or is attracted to; (uppercase “Valentine”) a priest in Rome who was martyred around AD 269
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
flirt	v: to talk or behave as if sexually attracted to someone, without serious intentions; (noun) a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
immediately	adv: now or without delay
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
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
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
upstate	adj: relating to or located in the region that is located in the northern part of a state or country, particularly in the United States
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
alarming	adj: causing concern or apprehension; causing a feeling of danger, harm, or emergency; unsettling or disturbing
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
meddle	v: to interfere in someone else’s affairs without permission or invitation; to become involved in an activity that is not one’s own
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
undergraduate	n: a student who is studying for their first degree at a university or other higher education institution
resonant	adj: tending to reinforce or prolong sound by sympathetic vibration; having a quality that elicits a similar response or feeling
amnesty	n: a general pardon for crimes, especially political crimes
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
upcoming	adj: approaching or soon to happen; in the near future; pending or anticipated
crossover	n: a work or artist that blends elements of different genres, styles, or cultures; a type of vehicle that combines the features of an SUV (sport utility vehicle) and a car; (of music) a work that successfully appeals to multiple audiences
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.
initiative	n: the ability to act or make decisions independently and with confidence; a plan or action proposed or taken to address a problem or need
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
innocuous	adj: not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
baggage	n: the personal belongings that a person carries with them, particularly when traveling; any emotional or psychological issues or problems that a person carries with them
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible