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Word	Meaning	Advanced
pale	adj: having skin that is very light colored; lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness
tattoo	n: a form of body modification made by inserting ink, dyes, or pigments, either permanent or temporary, into the skin to form a design
scapegoat	v: to unfairly blame or punish someone for the misdeeds or mistakes of others, often to deflect attention or avoid accountability; (noun) a person or group that is unfairly blamed for the problems or misfortunes of others, typically to divert attention or responsibility from the actual cause
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
tire	v: to become weary or fatigued, often due to physical or mental exertion; to cause someone to feel weary or fatigued; (noun) a rubber covering that is placed around the rim of a wheel, which provides traction and absorbs shock while driving
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
shotgun	n: a firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and that typically fires several small metal balls or pellets called shot
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
excuse	n: a reason or explanation, either true or invented, given to justify a fault or defend your behavior; (verb) to make someone free from blame or clear from guilt
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
revenge	n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution
sting	v: to cause a sharp, painful sensation or injury with a poison, venom, or other substance or by a physical action such as a bite or prick
scald	v: to burn or painfully affect with hot liquid or steam
pellet	n: a small, round piece of compressed material, such as wood or plastic
puncture	n: a small hole or wound made by piercing, such as with a needle, nail, or pointed object
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
gamble	v: to take risky action in the hope of being successful; to play or game for money or other stakes
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
fiance	n: a person who is engaged to be married
landlord	n: a person or organization that rents a room, a house, an office, etc.
homeless	adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
ambulance	n: a vehicle specifically designed and equipped to transport sick or injured people to and from hospitals and other medical facilities
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
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
stint	n: a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity; a set amount of work or activity
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
discharge	v: to release or let go of something or someone; to dismiss or terminate an employee or member of an organization; to emit or give off a substance or energy
metal	n: a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity, and often used as a structural material, a conductor of heat or electricity, or for decorative purposes
insure	v: to provide coverage in the event of loss or damage
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
telecom	n: (a shortened form of telecommunications) the communication of information over long distances through various means such as phones, television, radio, and the internet
olive	n: a small green or black fruit with a bitter taste that is eaten or used to produce oil or a tree on which this fruit grows
devout	adj: deeply committed to a specific religious faith or practice, often showing great reverence or piety
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
bud	n: a small swelling on a plant stem or twig containing an undeveloped shoot
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
database	n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
gig	n: a performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music or jazz; a work that someone undertakes on a temporary basis
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
classic	adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
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
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
dysfunction	n: a problem or fault in a system, organism, or part of the body or machine
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
covet	v: to strongly desire or crave something, particularly something that belongs to someone else; to have an excessive or envious desire for
stingy	adj: unwilling to spend or give freely; characterized by an excessive unwillingness to share or be generous
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
gateway	n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
regretful	adj: feeling or expressing sadness, disappointment, or remorse about a past action, decision, or situation; characterized by a sense of regret or sorrow
abort	v: to terminate or cancel something before it is complete or fully developed; to cause the end of a pregnancy before the fetus is viable or can survive outside the womb
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
arrest	v: to take into custody
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
juvenile	adj: relating to or characteristic of youth or young people; immature
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
addle	v: to confuse or muddle someone’s mind; to make something unclear or incoherent
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
jihad	n: a concept in Islam referring to a struggle or effort, often internal, to uphold or defend the faith, which can be interpreted in different ways, including as a spiritual or political struggle
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
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
pal	n: a close friend
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
introspect	v: to look inward and examine one’s thoughts, feelings, or motives; to engage in self-reflection
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
holocaust	n: the systematic killing of millions of Jews and other minority groups by the Nazis during World War II, or any similar act of mass destruction
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
swastika	n: an ancient symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, often used by cultures around the world as a symbol of good fortune or well-being, but more recently and unfortunately, associated with the Nazi party and its atrocities during World War II
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
mecca	n: a city and administrative center of the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam
immense	adj: extremely large or great
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
recall	v: to remember something
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
vengeance	n: the act of punishing or harming someone in return for something harmful that they have done
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
mint	n: a place where coins, paper money, or medals are produced under government authority; any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
inject	v: to put a liquid such as a drug or other substance into a person’s or an animal’s body using a needle and syringe (= small tube)
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
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
buckle	v: to bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat; (noun) a device used for fastening two loose ends of a belt or strap
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
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
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
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
parable	n: a short allegorical story designed to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
industrialize	v: to organize the production of something into an industry
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
expectancy	n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
sprightly	adj: lively, energetic, and full of life; animated and spirited in manner or behavior; agile and nimble in movement
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
sob	v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
injection	n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe
excerpt	v: to take a short piece of speech, book, film, etc. from a longer whole; (noun) a short extract from a speech, book, film, etc.
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
gracious	adj: behaving in a kind, polite and generous way
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
amber	n: a hard, translucent, yellow-orange or brownish-yellow fossil resin that is used in jewelry and ornamentation and often contains insects or other small organisms that were trapped inside when the resin was sticky; also used to describe the color that resembles this type of resin
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
addict	n: a person who cannot stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
neon	n: a chemical element of atomic number 10 that is a gas with no smell or color, does not react with other chemicals, and shines with a bright light when electricity is passed through it
shrine	n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship
miserly	adj: characterized by being very reluctant to spend money; unwilling to give or share the wealth, often to an excessive or unreasonable degree
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.
luster	n: a gentle sheen or glow; the quality of reflecting light well; attractiveness or brilliance, especially about appearance or reputation
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
influx	n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
striking	adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
tumble	v: to fall suddenly, often uncontrollably; to topple or turn over; to decline sharply and quickly in value, quality, or performance
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
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
secession	n: the act of withdrawing or breaking away from a larger organization or group, particularly a political body or a larger country or state; the process of becoming separate or independent
affluent	adj: rich and wealthy; having a lot of money and material wealth
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
enclave	n: a distinct portion of territory or a community that is completely surrounded by another territory or community; a small, isolated group or area within a larger community or society
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
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
impoverished	adj: reduced to poverty or destitution; lacking in resources, means, or vitality; depleted or exhausted
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
dead-end	n: a street or path that has no exit or outlet; a situation or circumstance that has no remaining options or potential for progress or success
scarcely	adv: hardly or almost not; only just
console	v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone; (noun) a type of table that is meant to be displayed against a wall; a control panel or unit that houses the controls for a particular piece of equipment
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
methamphetamine	n: (commonly known as “meth” or “crystal meth”) a powerful and highly addictive stimulant drug that affects the central nervous system
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
acquaint	v: to cause someone to become aware of or familiar with someone or something
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
slick	adj: smoothly polished and shiny; cleverly and smoothly done; well-organized and efficient
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
roast	v: to cook food by surrounding it with hot, dry air, especially in an oven
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
wilt	v: to become limp and drooping, often as a result of heat, lack of water, or disease; to lose strength, vitality, or energy; to fade or wither away
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
bureau	n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
stethoscope	n: a medical instrument consisting of a flexible tube with a chest piece at one end, used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal sounds, particularly heart and lung sounds
stride	v: to walk with long steps in a particular direction; (noun) an important and positive progress
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
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
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption