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Word	Meaning	Advanced
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
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
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
atheist	n: a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a deity or deities
socialist	adj: relating to or supporting socialism (= the idea that the wealth and resources of a society should be shared among all members rather than being concentrated in the hands of a small group of individuals or corporations)
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
occasional	adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
refusal	n: the act of showing or saying that one is not willing to do or accept something
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
apprehend	v: to arrest or capture a person suspected of a crime; to understand or perceive something; to feel anxious or fearful about something happening in the future
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
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
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
primordial	adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe
eve	n: (also as “Eve”) the day or period of time immediately preceding a particular event; the biblical figure who was the first woman and wife of Adam, according to the Jewish and Christian faiths
supremacy	n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status
caste	n: a social class or group, typically determined by birth or occupation, that has a particular status in a society
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
vitality	n: the state of being strong and active; energy
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
deity	n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
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
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
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
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
mystification	n: the act or process of making something difficult to understand or explain, often to deceive or manipulate
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
rapacious	adj: aggressively greedy or grasping, often about money or resources; devouring or predacious in nature
exploitation	n: the process of making some area of land or water more profitable or productive or useful
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
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
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
condense	v: to reduce the volume or size of something, often by removing water or other liquid; to make something shorter, more concise, or more concentrated
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
interconnect	v: to connect similar things
unequal	adj: different in amount, size, degree, or value; not fair
Nazi	n: a member or supporter of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and carried out a genocidal campaign against Jews and other marginalized groups; someone who subscribes to similar racist or authoritarian beliefs
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
frequent	adj: happening constantly
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
leaflet	n: a small, thin piece of paper or other material, often used for advertising or informational purposes; a small branch or part of a leaf
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
shave	v: to remove body hair with a razor; to cut the price of something
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
placard	n: a sign or poster, usually large, used to advertise or promote something, to convey information, or to make a public announcement
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
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
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
broad	adj: very wide; general
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
underground	adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
arrest	v: to take into custody
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
transnational	adj: relating to or involving activities, organizations, or individuals that cross national boundaries or operate in multiple countries; having a presence or influence in multiple countries or regions
spokesperson	n: a person who represents or speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or individual to the media or the public
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
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
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
profane	adj: showing disrespect towards what is considered sacred or holy; relating to secular or non-religious matters; vulgar or obscene in language or behavior
impure	adj: mixed with other substances or foreign matter; (of persons or behaviors) immoral or obscene, especially in sexual matters
blasphemy	n: action, attitude, or language that is offensive or shows a lack of respect for sacred character or religion
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
apocalyptic	adj: describing severe damage and destruction in past or future events, or the end of the world
discard	v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
forgery	n: the act of creating a fake or false document, object, or currency to deceive or defraud others; the item that has been created in such a way
envision	v: to imagine or expect what a situation will be like in the future
appalling	adj: causing horror or shock; deeply disturbing or offensive; extremely bad or unpleasant
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
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
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
obliterate	v: to wipe out, destroy, or conceal all signs of something utterly; to remove completely from recognition or memory
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
certainty	n: the state of being certain
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
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
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
timeless	adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
pristine	adj: new and completely free from dirt or contamination
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
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
impermanent	adj: not lasting or enduring; temporary, transitory, or fleeting
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
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
expansive	adj: large or wide in extent or scope; friendly and open and willing to talk
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
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
constantly	adv: all the time
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
puzzled	adj: confused or uncertain because you do not understand something
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
cozy	adj: comfortable and warm; giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
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
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
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
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
high-street	n: the main trading street of a town or city, typically lined with various shops, businesses, and commercial establishments; (adjective) of or relating to mainstream, commercially popular products, services, or fashion, which are usually available to the general public
headquarter	n: the central office or location from which a business or organization is managed
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
chip	n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat
venture	n: a business project or activity that is risky or daring
capitalism	n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit
creed	n: a system of beliefs or principles
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
jack	n: a mechanical device used for lifting or supporting heavy objects
pants	n: an item of clothing that covers the lower part of the body and each leg separately, typically with a waistband and two legs
laundry	n: the act of washing clothes and linens; a room or area where clothes are washed and ironed
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
dismal	adj: depressing or dreary; causing or showing unhappiness or despair
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
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
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
obscure	adj: not well known to many people
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
possess	v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc.
hark	v: to recall, to return, or to revert, especially to an earlier time, situation, or condition; to listen attentively; to pay close attention to something
stitch	n: one of the tiny thread lines visible on a piece of fabric after it has been sewn
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
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
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
heretical	adj: departing from or opposite to accepted beliefs, standards, or principles of a particular religion
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
ruthlessly	adv: without compassion or pity; mercilessly
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
latter	adj: situated nearer to the end of something than the beginning; recent
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
upset	adj: causing or marked by anxiety, uneasiness, trouble, or grief; (verb) to make someone anxious, unhappy, or angry
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)