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Word	Meaning	Advanced
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
afoot	adj: in progress; happening or being planned; on foot
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
dislike	v: to not like someone or 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
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
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
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
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
proverb	n: a short saying that expresses a truth or gives advice based on practical experience
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
cognition	n: the psychological process of perception and learning and reasoning; the mental action or process by which knowledge and understanding are developed in the mind
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
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
indefinitely	adv: without any fixed or definite limit; for an unknown or unspecified period of time
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
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
increasingly	adv: more and more
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
parochial	adj: related to or characteristic of a small or narrow-minded community, often referring to a geographic location or mindset; having limited or narrow knowledge or experience of the world outside one’s immediate surroundings
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
drawbridge	n: a bridge that can be raised or lowered to allow ships or boats to pass through a waterway or canal; a type of bridge that is hinged and can be opened or closed to allow traffic to pass over a moat or other obstacle
hippie	n: a person who follows a counterculture movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by the advocacy of nonviolence, communal living, and a rejection of traditional American values
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
idealist	n: a person who is guided by ideals or principles rather than practical considerations or reality; a person who seeks to achieve a particular vision or goal for the betterment of society or humanity
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
politic	adj: wise and displaying the ability to make reasonable decisions
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
globalism	n: a political, economic, and social outlook that emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and interdependence, often associated with free trade, globalization of culture, and the spread of technology
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
homogeneous	adj: consisting of or composed of parts that are similar or identical in nature, kind, or character; uniform in structure or composition
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
downside	n: the negative aspects or consequences of something; the potential for loss or failure
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
upstanding	adj: of good moral character; honest; honorable; standing erect or in an upright position
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
palatable	adj: having a pleasant or acceptable taste; pleasing or agreeable to the mind or senses; easily tolerated or accepted
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
predisposition	n: a tendency or inclination to a particular behavior or condition, often due to genetic or environmental factors
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
prime	adj: main or most important; basic
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
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
deviant	adj: markedly different or departing from what is normal or expected
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
alt-right	n: (abbreviation for “alternative right”) a political movement or group characterized by extreme conservative, nationalist, or authoritarian beliefs, often associated with white supremacy or xenophobic attitudes
locality	n: a specific place, region, or area; a particular geographic location or space; a distinct and identifiable physical or spatial entity where somebody or something exists
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
intuition	n: the ability to understand or know something without reasoning or evidence; a feeling that guides a person to do or believe something without fully understanding why
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
unpleasant	adj: not enjoyable or comfortable
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
techno	n: a style of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit in the 1980s and is characterized by a repetitive, synthesized beat and minimalist sound effects; the use of advanced technology or techniques in a particular field
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
enamored	adj: deeply in love; having a strong affection or admiration for
yin	n: in Chinese philosophy, the feminine or passive principle characterized as darkness and the moon and associated with softness, wetness, and cold
yang	n: in Chinese philosophy, the masculine or active principle characterized as light and the sun and associated with hardness, dryness, and heat
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
libertarian	n: a person who believes that people should be free to think and behave as they want and the government should only have a minimal level of control, and a person who advocates those beliefs
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
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
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
cooperative	adj: involving doing something jointly or working with others to achieve a common goal
scrap	n: a small piece or amount of something, especially leftover from a larger whole
aluminum	n: a chemical element with the symbol Al that visually resembles silver, used especially for making cooking equipment and aircraft parts
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
retire	v: to withdraw from one’s position or occupation, especially because of age
boom	n: a sudden increase in economic activity, or a sudden happening that brings good fortune; a deep, loud, and prolonged sound
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
purification	n: the process of removing impurities, contaminants, or pollutants from something, often through a chemical or physical process; the act of cleansing or purging morally or spiritually
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
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
bipartisan	adj: involving or supported by both of the main political parties in a country
purify	v: to remove harmful substances from something and increase the concentration of it
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
stimulant	n: a substance or drug that increases or heightens physiological or nervous system activity typically used to improve alertness, attention, or concentration
ad-hoc	adj: created or done for a particular purpose or situation, without any prior planning or forethought; made on a temporary or as-needed basis
demonize	v: to portray or represent someone or something as evil or wicked, often to create fear or hostility towards them
twit	n: a silly or foolish person; someone regarded as annoying or irritating
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
crooked	adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
dedication	n: a lot of time and energy that someone puts in for an activity or purpose because they believe it is important
subhuman	adj: less than human in nature, quality, or dignity; regarded as inferior to or unworthy of being fully human
monstrous	adj: extremely large or evil, or having a frightening appearance
deformity	n: a physical abnormality or distortion
indelible	adj: cannot be removed, erased, or forgot
marital	adj: of or relating to marriage
therapy	n: the act of caring for someone through medication, remedial training, etc.
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
divorce	n: the legal dissolution of a marriage
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
sensitive	adj: able to notice slight changes, signals, or influences; able to feel or perceive other’s feelings; susceptible to the things people say or do
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
satanic	adj: related to or characteristic of Satan or Satanism; pertaining to evil or diabolical practices or beliefs; wicked or devilish in nature
revolting	adj: causing strong disgust or repugnance; obscene, offensive, or morally unappealing
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
silent	adj: without any or little sound
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
defuse	v: to reduce or eliminate the tension, anger, or hostility in a situation, especially a potentially explosive one, by calming, soothing, or pacifying those involved
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
advertise	v: to draw attention to something such as a product, service, or event in public to encourage people to buy, use, or attend it
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
awful	adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) a failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a requirement; the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
matrix	n: a rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions, arranged in rows and columns and often enclosed in brackets; an enclosure within which something originates or develops
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
troglodyte	n: a person who lived in a cave or a hermit; someone who is seen as primitive, reclusive, or socially backward
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
incapable	adj: unable to do, control, or achieve something
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
needy	adj: lacking the necessities of life, such as food, shelter, and clothing; requiring the help or support of others; excessively demanding or dependent
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
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
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
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
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
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.
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
wonk	n: a person who is very interested in or knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one regarded as dry or nerdy
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
dale	n: a valley or a broad, low area between hills or mountains, often with a stream or river running through it
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
bob	v: to move up and down quickly and repeatedly, often in a short, jerky motion; to cut, trim, or shorten hair, especially by repeatedly snipping with scissors; (noun) a hairstyle in which the hair is cut short and even all around, usually above the shoulders
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
morality	n: principles of right and evil or good and bad behavior
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand