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Word	Meaning	Advanced
genre	n: a particular type or style of literature, art, music, or film that involves a particular set of characteristics
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
gyrate	v: to move or spin rapidly in a circular or spiraling motion; to rotate or revolve quickly around a central point
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
immediately	adv: now or without delay
cease	v: to stop an action or event
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
humiliation	n: the feeling of being made to feel ashamed or foolish
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
crux	n: the most important or fundamental part of a matter or situation; the key point or central issue
singular	n: being only one of its kind; unique
privacy	n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
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
revelation	n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
unbeknownst	adv: without the knowledge or awareness of someone; without someone’s knowledge or participation
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
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
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
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
indiscriminate	adj: done or occurring without any particular aim, purpose, or discrimination; haphazard, random, or careless
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
large-scale	adj: involving many people or things and involving a lot of change or activity
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
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
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
deprecate	v: to express disapproval or criticism of something; to belittle or express mild disapproval towards oneself
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
safeguard	v: to protect something or someone from harm, damage, or loss
password	n: a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or service
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
pronounced	adj: clearly and distinctly expressed or noticeable; emphasized
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
adjacent	adj: next to, close to, or adjoining something
alto	n: the second-highest vocal range in choral music, typically sung by the second-highest singers in a choir; a type of saxophone
troll	n: a person who makes inflammatory or off-topic posts on the internet; a supernatural creature often portrayed as a giant or dwarf that lives in isolated areas; (verb) to fish by dragging a baited line through the water behind a boat
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
desolate	adj: deserted, barren, or lonely; causing a feeling of sadness or hopelessness
disclaim	v: to deny any responsibility or connection with something; to renounce or give up any claim to something
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
instinctively	adv: as a matter of nature or intuition rather than thought or training
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
mortify	v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires
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
negate	v: to make something ineffective or null; to deny the truth of something
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
crave	v: to have a strong desire for something; to long for or want intensely
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
reflex	n: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli
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
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
virtually	adv: almost completely
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
conform	v: to act in accordance with a set of rules, standards, or expectations; to comply with the norms or customs of a particular group
compliant	adj: willing to comply with rules, requests, or demands
motivate	v: to make someone want to do something, especially something that requires tremendous work and effort
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
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
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
panopticon	n: a type of prison building or structure designed to allow a single observer to watch all inmates at all times without being seen themselves; a structure or system designed to exert complete surveillance or control over a group or population
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
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;
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
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
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
obedient	adj: willing to do what someone in authority tells you to do
compliance	n: the act of following rules or regulations, often willingly or voluntarily; the act of conforming to a set of standards or guidelines
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
overt	adj: open, evident, or clear, especially in a way that is not intended to be secret
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
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
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
dissident	n: a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or other authority, often publicly and openly; a rebel or revolutionary
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
cliche	n: a phrase or expression that has become overused to the point that it has lost its original impact or meaning; a trite or unoriginal idea or statement
instantaneous	adj: occurring or happening immediately or without delay; taking place in an instant or moment
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
applicable	adj: fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance to a person or thing
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
misapprehension	n: a misunderstanding or mistaken belief; an incorrect or flawed understanding of a situation, concept, or information
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
narrator	n: a person who tells a story, especially in a book or film
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
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
overhear	v: to hear what other people are saying without intending to and their knowledge
scrutinize	v: to examine carefully and critically; to inspect closely
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
omniscience	n: the quality or state of having complete or infinite knowledge; the ability to know everything
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
disparate	adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
conformity	n: the act or process of complying with rules, norms, or expectations; the state of being similar or identical in form or behavior to others in a group or society
submission	n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
converse	v: to talk informally
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
dissent	n: possessing or expressing views that differ from those that are officially accepted
reside	v: to live in a particular place, typically for a prolonged period of time
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
cripple	v: to cause severe damage or injury that greatly impairs someone’s ability to function or move; to weaken or undermine
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
entrench	v: to establish or settle something firmly and securely, especially an idea, practice, or position; to occupy a trench or secured area
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
insidious	adj: tending to entrap or beguile unawares; working or spreading in a hidden and usually harmful way
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
off-limits	adj: not allowed to be entered or used
renowned	adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc.
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)
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
detectable	adj: capable of being discovered or identified
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
arrest	v: to take into custody
difficulty	n: a condition or state that causes problems
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
sovereign	n: a king or queen
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
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
disclose	v: to make something, such as secret or new information, known publicly
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
whistleblower	n: a person who reveals or reports illegal, unethical, or immoral activities, primarily in the workplace or government, that are not publicly known but harm the public interest or other people
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
distract	v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
moderator	n: a person or thing that moderates or regulates something, such as a discussion or forum; a device or mechanism that controls or regulates the speed, temperature, or other variables of a process or operation
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
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
react	v: to take action in response to something
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
endgame	n: the final stage or outcome of a long and complex process or sequence of events, especially one that involves a struggle or competition
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
newsworthy	adj: worthy of being reported in the news; interesting or important enough to be of public interest or noteworthy
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
odious	adj: arousing intense dislike or disgust
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
rejuvenate	v: to make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
absurd	adj: ridiculously silly, unreasonable, or illogical
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
worthless	adj: having no value or usefulness; not worth considering
enrich	v: to make better or improve in quality by adding something else
accusation	n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
nefarious	adj: extremely wicked or criminal; evil or immoral; often used to describe someone engaged in sinister or unlawful activities
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
soulless	adj: having no attractive or exciting character that makes people happy; lacking sensitivity or the capacity for deep feeling