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Word	Meaning	Advanced
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
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
akin	adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin
fairy	n: a mythical being of folklore and romance usually depicted as having magic powers
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
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
inaugurate	v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony
atheism	n: the disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of a god or gods; the rejection of theism or religious belief; the philosophical or doctrinal position that there is no deity
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
deity	n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture
supernatural	adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
constituency	n: a group of people who live in a particular geographic area and are represented politically by an elected official; a body of customers or clients who regularly use a particular service or product
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
carol	n: a song or hymn typically sung at Christmas, often with a joyful or celebratory theme
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
wasteland	n: a barren or uncultivated area of land that has been left deserted or uninhabitable, typically due to a natural disaster, pollution, or human destruction; a place or situation that is devoid of life or anything of value
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
impious	adj: showing a lack of respect or reverence towards religious or sacred things; not devout or religious
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
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
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
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
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
attendance	n: the act of being present at an event or gathering; the number of people present at an event or gathering
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
sharply	adv: suddenly and to a great degree; in an aggressive manner
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
consolation	n: the comfort received by a person after misfortune or disappointment
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
gospel	n: a set of beliefs or teachings of a particular religious group, especially when considered authoritative or sacred
saint	n: a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or devotion
replace	v: to take the place of something
scripture	n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings
plausible	adj: seeming reasonable or likely to be true, and therefore convincing
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
asylum	n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
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
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
didactic	adj: intended to teach or instruct, often morally or ethically; tending to give instruction or advice in an overly preachy or pedantic manner
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
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
delivery	n: the act of taking or sending something to a destination; the bringing of a baby during childbirth
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
individualism	n: the habit or principle of being independent and self-reliant
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
nonsense	n: an idea, behavior, or something spoken or written that has no meaning or makes no sense or that is silly or unacceptable
sieve	n: a utensil with a mesh bottom or fine holes, used for separating larger objects from smaller ones or for straining liquids; (verb) to check and sort carefully
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
boredom	n: a state of weariness, restlessness, or impatience that arises from not being interested or engaged in an activity, task, or situation
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
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
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
chronology	n: the science of arranging events in their order of occurrence in time
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
synchronize	v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
zen	n: a school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China and was later developed in Japan, emphasizing the practice of meditation as the way to achieve enlightenment or awakening; (adjective) characterized by a sense of peace and tranquility, often through the practice of meditation or the use of natural elements
canonical	adj: relating to or following the accepted, authorized, or traditional rules, standards, or beliefs, especially in religion or literature
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
frailty	n: the condition of being weak or delicate, often due to age or illness; a weakness or flaw in character or morality
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
louse	n: a small, wingless insect that lives on the bodies of mammals and birds, often considered a parasite; a contemptible or despicable person
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
rousing	adj: exciting, stimulating, or inspiring; causing a strong emotional or physical response; arousing enthusiasm or interest
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
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
savior	n: a person who rescues a people from harm or danger; (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who is a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth
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
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
anew	adv: in a new or different way
afresh	adv: in a new or different manner; again from the beginning; starting over
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
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
surplus	n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
cathedral	n: the main Christian church of a bishop’s diocese, which is often the largest and most important church in the area
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
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
hermetic	adj: completely sealed or airtight, often used to describe a container or space; having a mysterious or hard-to-understand quality, often used to describe a text or idea that is difficult to interpret or decode
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
structural	adj: associated with the way on construction or organization of anything
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
imbibe	v: to consume or absorb something, especially an alcoholic beverage; to accept ideas or information
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
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
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
curator	n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc.
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
improve	v: to make or become better
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
cot	n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
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
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
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
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
corporation	n: a large company or group of companies that are controlled together by law as a single unit
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
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.
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
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
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
missile	n: a weapon, such as a rocket or guided projectile, that is self-propelled and directed by remote control or by an internal guidance mechanism
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
dizzy	adj: having or causing a whirling sensation and not able to keep balance
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
superstructure	n: the part of a structure or building that is built on top of the foundation or base; a framework or system that is built on top of something else and supports or enhances it
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
constantly	adv: all the time
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
polite	adj: showing consideration, respect, or deference towards others; having good manners, civility, or courteous behavior
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
hypocrisy	n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
politely	adv: in a courteous or respectful manner, showing good manners or consideration for others
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
harmonious	adj: characterized by harmony or agreement; free from conflict or disagreement; pleasing or soothing in sound or tone
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
sketch	n: a simple, quickly-made picture that does not have many details; a short descriptive summary of something
broad	adj: very wide; general
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.