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Word	Meaning	Advanced
clergyman	n: a man who is a member of the clergy (= religious leader), especially a minister or priest in the Christian Church
owl	n: a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a facial disc, and typically a loud hooting call
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
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
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
stimming	n: a behavior often exhibited by individuals on the autism spectrum characterized by repetitive bodily movements or sounds, such as hand flapping or rocking, often used as a form of self-regulation or sensory stimulation
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
elevator	n: a mechanical device used for vertical transportation, typically in multi-story buildings, consisting of a compartmentalized platform that moves between floors
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
anticlimax	n: a disappointing or unfulfilling conclusion or event that is less exciting, impressive, or dramatic than expected; a sudden, often jarring reduction in intensity or excitement after a build-up or expectation
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
aisle	n: a passage between rows of seats in a theater, airplane, or other public building, typically one of two or more running parallel with the main body of the structure
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
slap	v: to strike something or someone with an open palm or flat object, producing a sharp sound or sensation; to place something firmly, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stewardess	n: (considered to be outdated, and “flight attendant” is more appropriate) a female flight attendant; a woman who serves passengers on a ship or other form of transportation
pinch	v: to grip something such as someone’s skin and press it tightly between the finger and thumb; (noun) a painful or straitened circumstance
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
phlebitis	n: inflammation of a vein, usually accompanied by pain and swelling at the affected site, which can be caused by infection, injury, or the formation of blood clots
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
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
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
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
plow	n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops
sickle	n: a tool consisting of a short curved blade with a handle, used for cutting grass or grain; also a symbol associated with harvest or death
hoe	n: a garden tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
probe	n: a tool used for testing or examining, especially for medical or scientific purposes, or an exploratory mission to a planet or other celestial body; (verb) to investigate, examine, or search into something
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
galaxy	n: an independent group of stars, interstellar gas, dark matter, etc., in the universe, bound together by gravity
battleship	n: a large, heavily armed warship that is designed to engage in naval warfare
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
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
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
oracle	n: a person or agency regarded as a source of wisdom, knowledge, or prophecy; an utterance, often ambiguous or obscure, that is considered to have prophetic or wise significance
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
athletics	n: the physical activities or sports that involve physical exertion and competition, such as running, jumping, throwing, or walking
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
immoral	adj: not conforming to accepted society’s standards of honesty or morality
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
slander	n: the act of making false and damaging statements about someone
pluck	v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
den	n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear
plutonium	n: a radioactive chemical element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94 used in nuclear reactors and weapons, which is produced from uranium in nuclear reactors and occurs naturally in trace amounts
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
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
beneficial	adj: helpful, useful, or sound; promoting or enhancing well-being
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
corrupt	adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
adultery	n: voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
marvelous	adj: causing wonder or astonishment; excellent
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
writ	n: a written legal order or command
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
rusty	adj: covered with rust (= a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer); deteriorated or corroded due to lack of use or exposure to the elements; affected by disuse or neglect
podium	n: a raised platform or stand that is used for delivering speeches, conducting meetings, or presenting awards
ad-lib	adj: improvised or made up on the spot, rather than planned; done or said without preparation or planning; (noun) the act of improvising, especially in a performance setting
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
unbearable	adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
commentator	n: a person who provides commentary or analysis, particularly about a specific event, topic, or field, such as sports, news, or politics
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
gable	n: the triangular part of a wall that is formed by the two sides of a sloping roof; the portion of a building’s facade that is above the eaves
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
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
deathbed	n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life
agon	n: a contest or competition, typically one in which participants exert themselves physically or mentally to achieve victory or surpass others
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
chaplain	n: a member of the clergy or religious community who is employed to provide spiritual guidance, counseling, or support to a particular group, such as a hospital or military unit; a person who performs religious ceremonies or rites, particularly within a non-denominational or multi-faith setting
brevity	n: the quality of using only a few words or lasting only a short time
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
antagonist	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or works against the protagonist, or the main character, in a story or drama; a person or thing that is in direct opposition or conflict with another person or group
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
grandeur	n: the quality of being impressive or magnificent in appearance, size, or scope; the state of being majestic, impressive, or awe-inspiring
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
certainty	n: the state of being certain
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
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
resurrection	n: the act of being brought back to life or revived, especially after a period of death or dormancy; a rebirth or renewal of something that was thought to be lost or forgotten
humankind	n: the whole of the living human inhabitants of the earth
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
chancellor	n: a senior official or administrator, particularly in a university or government; the person who is the head of the government in some European countries, such as Germany
founder	n: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
pascal	n: a unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI) named after the French mathematician and physicist Blaise Pascal, which equals one newton per square meter; the name of a high-level programming language developed in the 1970s
architect	n: a person whose job is to design plans to be used in making something, such as buildings
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
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
astound	v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
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
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
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
hatred	n: intense dislike or hatred towards someone or something, often based on differences in beliefs, values, or identity
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
delusion	n: a false belief or impression that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
seldom	adv: not often; rarely
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
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
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
wager	n: a bet or gamble, typically involving a sum of money, on the outcome of an event or situation
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
embodiment	n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
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
laboratory	n: a workplace for doing scientific research or teaching science; a lab
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify