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Word	Meaning	Advanced
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
hopeless	adj: having no hope; despairing; having no chance of success
stimulation	n: the act of arousing interest or activity in something; the action of providing a stimulus
energize	v: to give energy or vitality to someone or something; to invigorate
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
matriarch	n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
sip	v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
grandkid	n: the grandchildren of a particular person
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
broad	adj: very wide; general
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
prohibition	n: the act of not allowing something, or an order that does so, especially by law or authority
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
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
probation	n: a period of time during which an offender is released from imprisonment on the condition that they adhere to particular rules and is supervised by an officer; a time of training and testing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job
parole	n: the conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of a sentence on the promise of good behavior
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
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
culpable	adj: deserving blame or censure; responsible for an offense, mistake, or wrongdoing
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
disenfranchise	v: to prevent someone from having the right to vote or from having an equal opportunity to vote
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
silent	adj: without any or little sound
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
litigation	n: the process of resolving legal disputes through the court system
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
exonerate	v: to clear someone of blame or accusation; to free someone from responsibility or guilt
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
aviation	n: the activity or process of designing, building, flying, and maintaining aircraft
insulate	v: to protect something by interposing material that prevents heat, noise, electricity, etc.
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
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
reconstruction	n: the process of rebuilding or repairing something that has been damaged or destroyed or of restoring something to its original condition
lynch	v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
segregation	n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
subordinate	adj: of lower rank or importance, often used to describe a person in a position of inferiority or inferior status; serving as a secondary or supporting element to something else
apartheid	n: a system of racial segregation and discrimination that was enforced in South Africa from 1948 to 1994; any similar system of discrimination or segregation based on race, ethnicity, or other factors
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
constantly	adv: all the time
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
unwilling	adj: not ready or wanting to do 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
reconciliation	n: the restoration of cordial or friendly relations; getting two things to correspond
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
unconscionable	adj: not guided by conscience; unprincipled; unreasonable; excessively or shockingly excessive, unreasonably harsh or severe
intentional	adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
nation-state	n: a sovereign political entity that is composed of a nation, which is a group of people who share a common cultural, linguistic, or ethnic identity
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
defendant	n: a person or party who is accused of a crime or who is being sued in a court of law
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
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
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
marginalize	v: to treat a person or group as insignificant or unimportant; to push to the edge or margin of society or a group; to exclude from power or influence
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
fuel	n: a substance that is typically burned to generate heat or energy
compel	v: to force or require someone to do something; to exert a strong, irresistible force or pressure that makes someone act in a certain way
dazzle	v: to cause someone to lose clear vision temporarily, especially from bright light; to amaze or bewilder somebody with your brilliant wit, intellect, beauty, skill, etc.
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
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
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
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
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
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
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
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
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
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
nexus	n: a connection or link between things or people; the central or most important point or focus; a connected series of events or ideas
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
certify	v: to formally state, especially in writing, that something is true
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
executive	n: a person or group of people with top-level management responsibility in a business or other organization; the branch that is responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing laws, as well as running the day-to-day operations
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
misconduct	n: behavior that is improper, illegal, or in violation of expected standards or norms, often involving abuse of power or trust
judicial	adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
courthouse	n: a building where courts of law are held, or administrative offices for legal proceedings are located
janitor	n: a person whose job is to clean and maintain a large building, such as a school or a block of flats
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
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
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
clerk	n: a person who works in an office and is responsible for keeping records, writing letters, etc.; a person who works in a store and is responsible for serving customers
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
holler	v: to shout or call out loudly and forcefully, often to get someone’s attention or convey a message
counsel	n: advice or guidance given by a person with specialized knowledge or experience, particularly in a professional or legal context; the act of providing advice or guidance
deputy	n: a person who is appointed as the substitute of another and given the power to do something instead of another
sheriff	n: (in the US) a government official who is responsible for keeping law and order within a particular county or town
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
arc	n: the shape of a portion of a circle or other curved line
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
referendum	n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue
redirect	v: to change the direction or course of something; to send in a different direction
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
arrest	v: to take into custody
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
enforcement	n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
misguided	adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
chord	n: a straight line connecting two points on a curve; a combination of three or more musical notes played or sung at the same time