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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tumult	n: a state of great confusion, commotion, or disturbance; a loud, confused noise, as of people shouting
liberate	v: to set free; to release or rescue from captivity or oppression
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
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
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
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
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
react	v: to take action in response to something
puffy	adj: swollen or distended, especially with air or gas;
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
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.
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
alarm	n: a loud noise or an automatic signal that warns people of danger; a device that signals the occurrence of some undesirable event or particular danger
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
eyebrow	n: the hair arc over each eye in humans
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
trustworthy	adj: reliable and dependable
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
circulation	n: the movement of blood through the body or of a fluid through a system; the number of copies of a newspaper or magazine that are sold
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
motive	n: the reason or incentive that drives a person to act in a certain way
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
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
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
unbiased	adj: free from prejudice or favoritism; fair and impartial in judgment and decision-making
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
impartial	adj: not favoring one side or party over another; fair and unbiased in judgment or opinion
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
genetics	n: the branch of biology that studies genes, genetic variation, and heredity in organisms
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
varnish	n: a liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. and that forms a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
demise	n: death or the end of something
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
sow	v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
purposely	adv: with the intention of doing something; deliberately
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
inept	adj: lacking skill or aptitude; clumsy
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
mislead	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
exemplary	adj: setting a positive example for others to follow
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
overload	v: to put too much a load in or on something
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
conflicting	adj: incompatible or inconsistent with something else; in disagreement
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
jumble	v: to mix or mingle various items, objects, or ideas together in a disordered or confused way, often resulting in a messy or chaotic situation; to create a disorderly or confusing arrangement of things
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
tune	n: a musical composition or set of musical notes that are played or sung; (verb) to adjust or set something to a specific condition or standard
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
misinformation	n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
abyss	n: a deep, dark, or seemingly bottomless chasm or void
wonderland	n: a place or situation that is delightful or enchanting, often characterized by a dreamlike or surreal quality; a reference to the fictional world from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
editorial	adj: relating to the expression of opinions or interpretations in the media
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
playbook	n: a set of strategies or tactics used in a particular situation, often in a business or political context; a guidebook or manual that outlines a specific plan of action
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
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
virtually	adv: almost completely
distort	v: to change something’s shape, appearance, or sound so that it appears weird or unclear
misdirect	v: to give someone the wrong order, information, etc.; to send someone or something to the wrong place or wrong direction
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
eyewitness	n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
rarely	adv: not happening often; infrequently; seldom
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
balanced	adj: taking all sides or opinions into account equally; being in a state of proper equilibrium
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
exhaust	n: the system in a vehicle that removes waste gases from the engine; (verb) to make someone completely tired
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
huddle	v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
pry	v: to force open or to try to get information from someone by asking too many questions
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
infuriate	v: to make extremely angry, incite to rage, provoke intense anger or exasperation
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
eliminate	v: to remove or get rid of someone or something
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
replace	v: to take the place of something
industrious	adj: hardworking, diligent, and persistent in effort
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
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
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
corporate	adj: of or relating to a large company
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
coverage	n: the reporting or news of an important event, sports, subject, etc.; the amount, range, area, or quality of something that something provides
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
opinionated	adj: holding and expressing strong and stubborn personal beliefs or opinions, often to the extent of being unwilling to consider or accept alternative viewpoints; being assertive and dogmatic in expressing one’s opinions
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
differentiate	v: to recognize or establish as being distinct; to distinguish between things that are compared; to calculate a derivative
dishonest	adj: capable of being corrupted, not honest
rant	v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
meddle	v: to interfere in someone else’s affairs without permission or invitation; to become involved in an activity that is not one’s own
crumble	v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support
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
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
recreation	n: the activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; the act or process of making something that existed in the past exists or seems to exist again in a different time or place
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
mud	n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
tease	v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
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
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
rebirth	n: the process of being reborn or starting anew, especially after a period of decline or stagnation
competitive	adj: involving competition or competitiveness
groundbreaking	adj: producing fresh findings; using novel techniques
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
spotlight	n: a beam of light used to illuminate a particular area or person
increasingly	adv: more and more
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
investor	n: someone who puts money or capital into something to gain financial returns
excellence	n: the quality of being extremely good
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
hire	v: to give somebody a job
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
baseless	adj: without any credible evidence, justification, or foundation; unfounded, groundless, or unsupported by facts or reason
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
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
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
integrity	n: the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
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
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
deadline	n: a date or period by which something must be done
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
around-the-clock	adj: continuing or occurring throughout the entire day and night without interruption; constant or nonstop
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
incorruptible	adj: incapable of being corrupted, influenced, or swayed by bribery, temptation, or dishonesty; having and maintaining strong moral principles and integrity
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
earnest	adj: characterized by sincere and severe conviction or effort; showing a deep and a genuine sense of purpose or commitment
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
ruthlessly	adv: without compassion or pity; mercilessly
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
lift	v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position
cherish	v: to hold someone or something dear; to feel or show affection for someone or something