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Word	Meaning	Advanced
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
fascinate	v: to attract and hold the attention of someone deeply and irresistibly
impatience	n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience
synesthesia	n: a condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic and involuntary experiences in another pathway; for example, seeing specific colors when hearing certain sounds or experiencing tastes or smells when seeing certain shapes
ingredient	n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
pungent	adj: having a strong, sharp odor or taste
perfume	n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
spicy	adj: having a strong, pungent flavor or aroma, typically as a result of containing spices; exciting or thrilling
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
anyhow	adv: anyway; regardless of what has happened or been said
queue	n: a line of people or vehicles, especially one that forms outside a place of entertainment or a public building, waiting for something to become available
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
convey	v: to express ideas, feelings, etc. so that it is known or understood by other people; to carry something from one place to another
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
stammer	v: to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions of sounds, often caused by nervousness or uncertainty
silent	adj: without any or little sound
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
motherland	n: a term used to refer to one’s country of birth or origin, especially in a patriotic or emotional context; the land where one’s ancestors or family originated
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
cinnamon	n: a sweet-spicy aromatic bark of an Asian tree, used as a spice or condiment
underneath	adv: under or below something else
tang	n: a strong, sharp taste or smell; a perceptible or distinctive flavor or aftertaste; a metallic ringing or sound
nettle	n: a herbaceous plant with stinging hairs that cause a sharp, prickly sensation upon contact; a person or thing that irritates or annoys
dandelion	n: a common weed with a bright yellow flower and deeply notched leaves that is often seen growing in lawns and other grassy areas; its leaves can be eaten as a salad green, and its roots are sometimes used in herbal medicine
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
mixture	n: a combination of different elements, substances, or entities, usually in non-uniform proportions, resulting in a homogeneous or heterogeneous blend of physical or chemical properties
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
increasingly	adv: more and more
frustrate	v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
boost	v: to improve, raise, or increase something
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
pity	n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
analyst	n: someone whose job is to examine something to learn or understand more about it
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
misguided	adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
resentment	n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly
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
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
replete	adj: fully or abundantly filled or supplied; overflowing or teeming with; rich or well-stocked
illiberal	adj: opposed to liberal principles; narrow-minded or intolerant in one’s views or actions; not open to new or unconventional ideas
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
intelligentsia	n: the educated and intellectual elite of society, particularly those involved in cultural or artistic pursuits
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
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
choppy	adj: having a rough, uneven, or irregular motion or flow; characterized by short or sudden movements or changes in direction
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
feminism	n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
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
hierarchy	n: a system in which people or things are organized into different levels of importance from highest to lowest
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
dual	adj: having two parts, aspects, or elements
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
fanaticism	n: excessive and irrational enthusiasm, zeal, or devotion to a particular cause, belief, or ideology, often to the point of intolerance or extremism
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
sisterhood	n: a close association of women based on shared interests or goals; the sense of solidarity and loyalty that exists among women
confession	n: a formal statement in which one admits that they have done something wrong or illegal
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
depressed	adj: sad and without any hope
coexist	v: to live or exist together at the same time in the same place
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
bewilder	v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception
moralize	v: to express or teach a moral lesson or principle, often in a self-righteous or didactic way; to reflect on the ethical or moral aspects of a situation or behavior
gloomy	adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
camaraderie	n: a feeling of trust and good fellowship among people who spend much time together
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
bizarre	adj: very strange or unusual
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
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
backlash	n: a strong negative reaction to something; a movement back from an impact
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
demagogue	n: a political leader who gains power and popularity by appealing to people’s emotions, prejudices, and biases, often by making false and misleading claims
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
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
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
eccentric	adj: weird or unusual, sometimes in a funny way
marginal	adj: of, relating to, or situated at the edge or outer limit; of secondary or minor importance; barely satisfactory or effective
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
imam	n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
dogma	n: a belief or set of beliefs that the members of a group accept without being questioned or doubted
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
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
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
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
unmistakable	adj: clearly recognizable; impossible to mistake or misunderstand
dislike	v: to not like someone or something
plurality	n: the state of being plural or multiple; a majority of votes or shares held by one group in a multi-candidate or multi-party system
multiplicity	n: a large number or variety of something; the quality or state of being multiple or manifold
intolerant	adj: the inability or refusal to accept or respect views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from someone’s own; unable to eat food without adverse effects
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
nuance	n: a subtle or slight degree of difference in appearance, meaning, sound, someone’s feeling, etc.
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
nourish	v: to provide a person, an animal, or plant with food to make them grow and stay healthy
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
certainty	n: the state of being certain
binary	n: a system of numbers that uses only two digits, 0 and 1
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
react	v: to take action in response to something
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
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
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
simultaneously	adv: at the same time
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
shrink	v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
primary	adj: first or highest in rank, order, or importance; most fundamental or essential; pertaining to the initial or introductory stage of something, such as a school year or election cycle
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
chutzpah	n: the audacity, confidence, or boldness to do or say something that might be seen as shocking, daring, or disrespectful; a brazen or fearless attitude
inclined	adj: having a tendency or preference for something; likely or disposed to think, feel, or behave in a certain way
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
timid	adj: showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened, shy, or hesitant in the face of danger or potential risk
caution	n: great care and attention that you take to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning against certain acts
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
individuality	n: the qualities or characters that distinguish a particular person or thing from others of the same kind
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
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
balk	v: to hesitate or stop abruptly before completing an action, often due to fear, uncertainty, or opposition; to refuse to comply with or agree to something
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
nomad	n: a member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one place all the time; a wanderer; a person with no fixed abode
itinerant	adj: traveling from place to place; moving from place to place
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
chase	v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
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
bisexual	adj: attracted to both men and women; capable of having a romantic or sexual attraction to both men and women
slander	n: the act of making false and damaging statements about someone
stigma	n: a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
limitless	adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
anxious	adj: worried and nervous
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
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
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
incite	v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive
nuanced	adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
indispensable	adj: so good or important that you could not be omitted or remitted; absolutely necessary
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
cosmopolitanism	n: the ideology or belief in the idea that all human beings belong to a single worldwide community and share a common set of moral and ethical values; the acceptance and embrace of diverse cultures and lifestyles
yurt	n: (also “ger”) a circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework used by nomads in the steppes of central Asia
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities