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Word	Meaning	Advanced
adversity	n: difficulties or hardships that someone faces
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
irrelevant	adj: not connected with or related to something and therefore not important
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
offspring	n: descendant; any immature animal or plant
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
disability	n: a physical or mental condition that makes it difficult for someone to do some things that other people do
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
preordain	v: to determine or decree something in advance; to believe or accept that an outcome is predetermined by a higher power or fate
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
fudge	n: a sweet candy made of sugar, butter, and milk or cream; an act of adjusting, manipulating, or distorting something to make it more favorable or acceptable; (verb) to manipulate or alter something deceptively or dishonestly, especially data or information
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
shorthand	n: a system of rapid handwriting or abbreviation that uses symbols, abbreviations, or other devices to represent words or phrases; a short and simple way of expressing or describing something
cohort	n: a group of people who share a common characteristic, experience, or background and are usually studied as a single unit in research or analysis; a companion or ally
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
provocation	n: action or speech that intentionally causes someone to become angry, irritated, or frustrated; a reason or motive for something, often negative or undesired
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
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
feces	n: waste matter eliminated from the bowels; excrement
incontinence	n: the involuntary leakage of urine or feces from the body
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
sphincter	n: a circular muscle that regulates the flow of material through a passage or opening, such as the anus or a valve in the digestive system
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
cafeteria	n: a restaurant where customers serve themselves from a counter and pay for what they have taken, often found in factories, colleges, hospitals, etc.
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
evince	v: to demonstrate or show clearly; to make evident or manifest; to display or exhibit a quality, feeling, or characteristic
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
adolescent	n: a young person who is in the process of developing from a child into an adult
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
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
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
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
substitute	n: a person or thing acting or serving instead of another one; (verb) to act as a something or someone instead of another one
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
mantra	n: a word or phrase, often repeated, that is used as a focus for the mind during meditation
stigmatize	v: to accuse, condemn, or openly or formally consider somebody or something as not deserving respect
accommodate	v: to provide someone with a place to live or to be stored in; to make fit for or to change to suit a new purpose
constrain	v: to restrict or limit someone or something’s freedom or ability to do something
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
confinement	n: the act of confining or limiting movement, often by keeping someone in a specific place or within a specific area; a state of being physically or emotionally restricted or limited
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
travail	n: prolonged, difficult, or exhausting labor or physical work; a painful or laborious effort or struggle
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
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
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
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
grievance	n: a real or imagined cause for complaint or protest, especially regarding an unfair or unjust treatment
glamorous	adj: highly attractive and exciting, and different from ordinary things or people
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
concession	n: something that is granted or given up, often in a negotiation or argument; a place or stand where goods or services are sold or provided, often in a public setting such as a stadium or amusement park
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
crumb	n: a small particle or fragment of food or other substance, often one that has broken off from a larger piece; a very small amount or portion of something
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
remotely	adv: at a distance; not directly or easily accessible
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
privation	n: a state of lacking or deprivation, usually regarding necessities or comforts; the absence or deficiency of something essential, such as food, shelter, or clothing
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
surrogate	adj: acting as a substitute or replacement for someone or something else; having a similar function or purpose
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
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
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
blond	adj: of a light, yellowish-brown or golden color, typically describing hair color; (also spelled “blonde”) a female with such hair color
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
necrophilia	n: a psychological disorder characterized by an abnormal attraction to, fixation on, or sexual interest in corpses or the dead
morgue	n: a place where dead bodies are kept, particularly in preparation for burial or identification by their relatives or authorities
psyche	n: the human soul, mind, or spirit
hew	v: to chop or cut something, particularly wood, with an ax or other tool; to shape, carve, or form something using a sharp tool
pointless	adj: having no purpose or reason; serving no useful function; meaningless or senseless
torment	n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering
purposeful	adj: having a specific aim or purpose; determined
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
misfortune	n: an unfortunate event or circumstance; bad luck or trouble
infirmity	n: physical or mental weakness; a physical or mental ailment that makes one vulnerable or fragile
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
insert	v: to put something inside something else
annihilate	v: to destroy completely; to cause something to cease to exist
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
barricade	n: a barrier, often improvised or temporary, used to block passage or protect against danger or attack
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
unconditional	adj: not subject to any conditions; absolute or complete; not limited by any qualifications or restrictions
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
panegyric	n: a formal or elaborate speech, piece of writing, or lyrical composition that praises or celebrates someone or something; a eulogy or tribute that highlights the virtues and achievements of a person or institution
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
hard-pressed	adj: experiencing or facing severe difficulties, particularly financial or resource-related pressures; forced to cope with a situation that is difficult to handle
bedraggle	v: to make something or someone wet, dirty, and limp by dragging it through mud or water; to become soaked, dirty, and limp in this way
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
vocabulary	n: the words used by a language, group, or individual; the knowledge and understanding of words and their meanings that a person possesses
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
oppose	v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
cornerstone	n: a fundamental or essential element or component of something; a basis or foundation upon which something is built or developed
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
aberrant	adj: departing from what is considered normal or typical; deviating from the usual or expected path, behavior, or pattern; abnormal or unusual
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
enterprise	n: a business or company; a purposeful or industrious undertaking, especially one that requires effort
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
reverb	n: an audio effect that produces a sound that is reflected off surfaces in an enclosed space, creating a sense of space or ambiance; the natural echoing or reverberation of sound in a large or open space
narcissist	n: a person who is excessively self-absorbed, especially regarding their appearance or achievements
extol	v: to praise or laud highly; to exalt or elevate someone or something by highlighting their positive qualities or attributes
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
discrete	adj: separate and distinct; not continuous; individually distinguishable
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
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
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
smug	adj: excessively pleased with oneself; self-righteously complacent
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
medal	n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
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
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
cease	v: to stop an action or event
technicolor	adj: relating to a vivid, colorful, or vibrant visual effect or display, often used to describe movies or images produced using this process
fiesta	n: a festive celebration or party, often involving music, dancing, and abundant food and drink; a public or community celebration held for a special occasion or event
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
loathe	v: to feel strong hatred or disgust for someone or something; to be unwilling or reluctant to do something
void	n: an empty space; a feeling of emptiness; (adjective) lacking any legal or binding force
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
overflow	v: to flow or run over the edge or brim of a container or surface; to be more than enough
repay	v: to give back or make restitution for money, debt, or other obligation that is owed; to compensate or reward someone for something done or given
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
melancholy	n: a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or boredom, often accompanied by a lack of energy or motivation
homophobia	n: a strong fear, aversion, or hostility towards people who are homosexual or towards homosexuality itself; discrimination or prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
endgame	n: the final stage or outcome of a long and complex process or sequence of events, especially one that involves a struggle or competition
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
Sodom	n: a city that, according to the Bible, was destroyed by God because of the wickedness of its inhabitants; also refer as sodomy, anal intercourse between men
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
carnal	adj: relating to physical or bodily needs, desires, or appetites, particularly sexual ones
lash	v: to strike or hit someone with a whip or other flexible instrument; to criticize or rebuke someone severely; to bind or tie something tightly with a cord or strap
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
primarily	adv: mainly
accepting	adj: willing to receive or to take something offered
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
elusive	adj: difficult to find, define, achieve, or remember
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
elimination	n: the act or process of removing or getting rid of something or someone
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
mistakenly	adv: in a mistaken or incorrect way; wrongly
nirvana	n: a state of perfect happiness, peace, and enlightenment in Hinduism and Buddhism
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
bliss	n: extreme happiness or joy
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
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
seedling	n: a young plant that has just germinated and has not yet developed leaves or true roots
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
ecstasy	n: a state of overwhelming happiness, joy, or pleasure; an emotional or mental state of intense feelings of delight or happiness that is often accompanied by intense physical sensations
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
breathtaking	adj: extremely impressive, stunning, awe-inspiring, or emotionally overwhelming
exhilarating	adj: making one feel very happy and lively; invigorating; providing a feeling of excitement or thrill
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
microphone	n: a device that converts sound into an electrical signal used for recording sounds or making the voice louder
startle	v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
indebted	adj: owing money or having financial obligations to another person or organization; feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help, support, or kindness
propel	v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force
confiscate	v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules
trounce	v: to defeat decisively or overwhelmingly in a contest or competition; to beat or thrash severely; to thoroughly overpower or defeat someone or something