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Word	Meaning	Advanced
vicar	n: a member of the clergy in certain Christian churches, typically Anglican, who is responsible for the religious needs of parishioners in a particular district
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
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
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
immediately	adv: now or without delay
organ	n: a part of the body of an animal or plant that has a particular purpose and performs a specific job
celestial	adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens
controller	n: a person or device that manages or regulates the operation of a system, equipment, or machine; a high-level position within an organization responsible for overseeing management, operations, and reporting
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
faithful	adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
frequent	adj: happening constantly
adjective	n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun
almighty	adj: having supreme or ultimate power or authority; complete and total; omnipotent
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
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
liturgy	n: a form of public worship or religious service, especially in the Christian Church
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
divinity	n: the state or quality of being divine; the state of being a god or goddess; the study of religious beliefs and practices
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
unknowable	adj: impossible to know or comprehend; beyond the limits of human understanding
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
clergy	n: the official leaders of the religious activities, especially of the Christian Church
reluctant	adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears
tension	n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
tsunami	n: a huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake, volcano, or other disturbance
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
congregation	n: a group of people assembled, typically in a church or synagogue, for religious worship or other communal purposes; a gathering or collection of people or things in a specific location or context
intelligent	adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree
thoughtful	adj: characterized by careful and considerate thinking; showing consideration for the feelings and needs of others; reflecting deep or serious thought
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
archbishop	n: a high-ranking bishop (= a member of the clergy) in the Christian church, typically in charge of an archdiocese and holding a position of authority over other bishops in the region
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
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
verbal	adj: expressed in spoken rather than written words
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
compassionate	adj: feeling or showing sympathy and concern for the suffering or bad luck of others
silent	adj: without any or little sound
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
theology	n: the study of the nature of God and religious belief
detached	adj: no longer connected or joined; showing lack of emotional involvement
bruise	n: a mark caused by a blow, typically one that is purple or black on the skin
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
anguish	n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
torment	n: unbearable physical pain or extreme mental distress; (verb) to cause severe physical or mental suffering to someone, or to be the victim of such suffering
exaltation	n: a feeling or state of extreme happiness, joy, or elevation; a sense of heightened state, whether emotional, spiritual, or intellectual
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
rejoice	v: to feel or express great joy or happiness; to celebrate or express gratitude for a happy or positive situation or event
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
prevailing	adj: most frequent, widespread, or currently dominant, usually referring to a particular opinion, attitude, or trend
orthodoxy	n: adherence to a conventional or widely accepted set of beliefs or practices, especially in religion or politics; the accepted or established doctrine or teachings of a particular group or institution
unchanging	adj: not changing or subject to change; constant
indifferent	adj: having no strong feelings or preferences one way or the other, neutral
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
unfeeling	adj: lacking in sympathy or compassion; not experiencing or showing emotions; indifferent or insensitive
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
allegiance	n: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
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
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
relate	v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
perambulate	v: to walk or travel through a particular area or location, especially for leisurely or ceremonial purposes; to walk around or through a particular boundary or area to mark or establish it
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
foolish	adj: lacking good sense or judgment; displaying a lack of wisdom or intelligence
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
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
funeral	n: a ceremony or ritual honoring and remembering a deceased person, typically involving the burial or cremation of the body; a gathering or service to mourn the loss of someone who has died
hymn	n: a song of praise or worship, especially one in a religious service or ceremony
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
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
avert	v: to prevent something dangerous or undesirable from happening
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
shining	adj: giving off or reflecting light; bright, glistening, or gleaming; characterized by impressive accomplishments or excellence
enthusiasm	n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
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.;
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
surf	v: to ride on or through waves while standing or lying down on a board or other object; to search or browse the Internet or other computer networks in a casual or aimless manner
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
partiality	n: a biased or prejudiced inclination or preference towards someone or something; the state of showing favoritism or unfairness
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
perish	v: to die or cease to exist; to suffer complete ruin or destruction; to decay or deteriorate
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
favoritism	n: the act of giving one person or group unfair support by someone in authority
appalling	adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant
membership	n: the state of belonging to a group, a club, an organization, etc.
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
inferior	adj: lower in rank, status, or quality
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
puppet	n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
protector	n: a person or thing that provides protection, support, or defense; a guardian or defender
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
heroism	n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
expendable	adj: able to be consumed, used up, or sacrificed without consequence; dispensable or disposable; unnecessary or redundant
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
devout	adj: deeply committed to a specific religious faith or practice, often showing great reverence or piety
beforehand	adv: ahead of time; in advance
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
admission	n: the act of allowing someone to enter or become a member of a group, organization, institution, or place; the act of acknowledging or confessing something, often a truth or a wrongdoing
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
relinquish	v: to give up power, control, or possession
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
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
infinite	adj: unlimited or very great; impossible to measure
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
superhuman	adj: possessing abilities or characteristics that exceed those of normal humans; beyond human capacity or capability
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
dwelling	n: a house or place that someone is living in
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
underpin	v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
intricacy	n: the quality of being complex, detailed, or highly involved; the existence of many interrelated parts or elements
magnificence	n: the quality or state of being extremely good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
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
interior	n: the inside or inner part of something; the space within the walls of a building
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
ascribe	v: to attribute something to a particular cause or source
personality	n: a person’s distinct combination of character, behavioral, temperamental, emotional, and mental traits that define them as an individual and set them apart from others
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
benevolence	n: the quality or any act of kindness or well-doing
doctrine	n: a belief or set of ideas held and taught by a church, political party, or other groups
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
inward	adj: directed or facing towards the inside; inside or inward-looking
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
preoccupation	n: the state or condition of thinking about something continuously or obsessively
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
indwell	v: to inhabit or reside within something or someone, often used in a spiritual or metaphorical sense; to be present permanently or continuously
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
attentive	adj: paying close attention to something or someone; showing interest or careful consideration; being mindful or observant
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
generosity	n: the fact or quality of being willing to do kind things or give somebody money, gifts, or time freely
neat	adj: clean or tidy, with everything in its place
packaging	n: the process, materials, or container used to wrap or contain a product for distribution, storage, or sale; the design or appearance of a product’s packaging
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
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
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
uncharted	adj: not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored; without a clear or definite course of action
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply