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Word	Meaning	Advanced
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
affiliation	n: the act of joining or associating with a particular group or organization; a connection or relationship with a particular group or organization
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
quirk	n: a peculiar behavior, habit, or characteristic that is distinctive to an individual or group
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
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
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
domain	n: a specific sphere of influence or control; a specific field of knowledge or expertise
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
concede	v: to acknowledge or admit the truth or existence of something often reluctantly
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
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.;
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
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
sway	v: to move back and forth or side to side gently, often in response to external factors such as wind or water; to influence or persuade someone to do something; to control or dominate something
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
patriotism	n: love and loyalty to one’s country
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
cosmopolitan	adj: having a wide-ranging perspective and interests, embracing diverse cultures, and having the experience of living in or being familiar with many different countries
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
sophisticate	n: a person who has refined tastes, manners, or knowledge, often associated with urban sophistication or worldly experience; (verb) to make something or someone more complex, refined, or developed
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
awry	adv: in a wrong or crooked position; out of order; amiss
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
orphan	n: a child whose parents are dead or have abandoned them
long-lasting	adj: existing or continuing for a long time
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
scholarship	n: a grant or payment made to support a student’s education usually awarded based on academic or other achievements
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
taint	v: to damage or spoil the quality or integrity of something, particularly through association with a negative or undesirable influence or element
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
exaggeration	n: an overstatement of facts or description; the act of making something seem larger, more important, or more significant than it is
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
entirely	adv: completely
bogus	adj: false or imitation; not genuine
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
puppet	n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else
preference	n: a stronger liking or interest for something or someone than another thing or person
graham	n: a type of flour made from whole wheat that has had the bran and germ removed and is often used to make crackers or cookies; a cracker made with this type of flour
cracker	n: a crisp, dry baked food usually made from flour and served as a snack or with soup or cheese; a person who breaks into computer systems or networks without authorization, commonly known as a hacker; a small firework that is designed to make a loud noise when ignited
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
humanize	v: to make something or someone more humane or compassionate; to make something more relatable or understandable to humans
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
vermin	n: small animals, such as rats and mice, that are considered to be harmful
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
plainly	adv: clearly and simply; in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
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
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
substantially	adv: to a great extent or degree
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
prototype	n: a first or preliminary example of something such as a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
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
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
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
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
nontraditional	adj: departing from or not conforming to traditional or conventional ideas or practices; deviating from what is considered standard or expected
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
apocryphal	adj: of doubtful or questionable authenticity; well known, but probably not true
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
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
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
donate	v: to give money, food, clothes, etc. to help a person or organization
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
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
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.
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
cabin	n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
modify	v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
sordid	adj: involving immoral or unethical actions; dirty or unpleasant; morally corrupt or depraved
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
conscience	n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
presumptuous	adj: excessively bold or forward; taking liberties beyond what is appropriate or socially acceptable
multitude	n: a large number of things or people
impartial	adj: not favoring one side or party over another; fair and unbiased in judgment or opinion
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
supposition	n: an assumption or belief based on limited evidence or guesswork; a hypothesis or conjecture made without conclusive evidence
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
theologian	n: an expert or student who studies theology
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
alert	v: to warn or arouse to a sense of danger; (adjective) paying close attention or being in a state of readiness for action
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
override	v: to use one’s authority or power to cancel or disregard something, especially a decision or rule made by someone else
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
reinstate	v: to restore or bring back to a previous position, status, or condition; to return someone to a former job or position which they previously held
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
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
orchestra	n: a large group of musicians who play classical music together, usually with instruments such as strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
audition	n: a performance or test given by an actor, musician, or other performers to demonstrate their abilities and suitability for a particular role or position
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
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
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
staunch	adj: firmly loyal and devoted, unyielding or resolute