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Word	Meaning	Advanced
philanthropy	n: the practice of voluntarily helping the poor, especially by giving money
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
buzz	v: to make a continuous, low humming sound such as the one bee makes; an exciting and active atmosphere
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
modernity	n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
daunting	adj: looking challenging to manage in prospect; making someone anxious and less confident about carrying out something
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
rag	n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
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
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
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
hijab	n: a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck
headscarf	n: a piece of cloth worn on the head, often for religious or cultural reasons
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
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
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
maim	v: to injure or wound someone seriously, particularly by permanently disabling or disfiguring a body part
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
nationality	n: the legal status or right of belonging to a particular country
replant	v: to remove a plant from one place and transplant it in another, often to promote growth or preserve its existence; to reattach a body part, such as a finger, hand, or even a limb, that has been completely severed from the body
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
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
radicalize	v: to cause or become more radical in one’s beliefs or actions; to adopt or promote more extreme or uncompromising ideas or practices
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
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
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
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
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
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
shed	v: to get rid of something as superfluous or unwanted; to cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers; (noun) an outbuilding with a single story, mainly used for shelter or storage
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
devout	adj: deeply committed to a specific religious faith or practice, often showing great reverence or piety
harmonize	v: to bring into agreement or concord; to make compatible
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
breaker	n: a person or thing that breaks, disrupts, or interrupts; a large wave that collapses or breaks forcefully onto the shore or against an obstacle
indebted	adj: owing money or having financial obligations to another person or organization; feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help, support, or kindness
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
misdemeanor	n: a minor crime or offense that is generally punishable by a fine or a jail term of fewer than 12 months
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
unclear	adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive
inordinate	adj: excessive, unreasonable, or disproportionate; beyond what is considered normal or appropriate
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
pat	v: to touch or tap something lightly and usually in a friendly or encouraging manner; to apply or rub lightly and repetitively
outrage	n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
widow	n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
sari	n: a garment worn primarily by women from the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a length of fabric that is draped and wrapped around the body in various styles
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
forehead	n: the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline; the upper part of the face that extends from the eyes to the hairline
bangle	n: a decorative piece of jewelry, often worn around the wrist, consisting of a circular or semi-circular band that may be solid or hollow and may be adorned with various embellishments
bewilder	v: to confuse or puzzle someone; to cause someone to become lost or disoriented in thought or perception
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
mutter	v: to speak or say something quietly and in a low voice; to make complaining remarks or noises under one’s breath
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
affected	adj: influenced; feeling or showing emotion, especially exaggerated emotion; not natural or sincere
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
tutelage	n: the act or process of providing guidance, instruction, or protection to someone, especially someone who is young or inexperienced; the relationship between a mentor or teacher and their student or protégé
defiant	adj: showing bold resistance or disobedience to authority, rules, or norms
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
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
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
equality	n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality
overturn	v: to turn something upside down; to upset
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
barely	adv: just enough; hardly; with great difficulty or effort
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
burqa	n: a loose, enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women, particularly in Afghanistan and other conservative societies, covering the entire body, including the face, with a mesh screen for the eyes
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing 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
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
prophet	n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will.
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
invoke	v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions
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
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
feisty	adj: full of energy or courage, often in the face of opposition or challenge; lively or spunky in temperament
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
immense	adj: extremely large or great
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
imam	n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
slyly	adv: in a crafty or cunning manner; sneakily or deceptively
flatter	v: to praise or compliment someone insincerely or excessively to gain favor or manipulate them; to make someone feel pleased or proud by praising or complimenting them, often genuinely
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
shrug	v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
dike	n: a wall or embankment built to hold back water and prevent flooding; a barrier made of earth, stone, or concrete; a narrow channel cut into rock or soil by erosion
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
discomfort	n: a feeling of being uncomfortable physically or mentally or being embarrassed; a slight pain
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
unbearable	adj: not able to be tolerated or endured; too difficult, severe, or intense to be dealt with or suffered through; intolerable or insufferable
outcast	adj: excluded or rejected from a society or a particular group; (noun) a person who is excluded or rejected from a society or a home
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
queer	adj: strange or odd, typically in an interesting or attractive way
founder	n: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
aft	adj: (the opposite of “forward”) located at or towards the rear or back of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
childhood	n: the state or time of being a child
improbable	adj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
alchemy	n: a medieval chemical philosophy and speculative theory that aimed to transform base metals into gold or produce a universal elixir that could cure all diseases and grant immortality; a process of transformation or creation that appears magical or mysterious
discord	n: lack of agreement or harmony between people or things; a disagreement or dispute; a harsh, unpleasant sound or noise
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
anthem	n: a rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause
duet	n: a musical composition or performance featuring two performers, often on different instruments or with different vocal parts; a scene in a play or movie with two actors delivering lines or performing actions together
grin	v: to smile broadly
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
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
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
writ	n: a written legal order or command
troubadour	n: a poet and musician in the courts of Southern France in the Middle Ages, known for writing and performing love songs
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
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
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
accepting	adj: willing to receive or to take something offered
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
activism	n: the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
abduct	v: to take someone away illegally to an undisclosed location by force, usually to extract a ransom
bloodshed	n: the act of shedding blood, often used to describe violence or war; injury or death caused by violence or conflict
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
distress	n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
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
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
makeup	n: colored substances used on someone’s face to improve or change their appearance
motorcade	n: a procession of vehicles, especially automobiles, that moves slowly along a road carrying someone important accompanied by police or military escorts
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
opposing	adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
remaining	adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition
venue	n: a location or place where an event or activity takes place; a place where something happens or is performed
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
baton	n: a thin stick or rod used as a conductor’s wand, a symbol of authority, or a tool for specific sports or activities; a short, straight, light stick that is passed from runner to runner in a relay race
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
untie	v: to unfasten or loosen a knot, tie, or fastening; to release or free something that has been tied or bound
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
undress	v: to remove clothing or coverings, particularly those worn on the upper body or torso; to reveal or expose something that was previously concealed or hidden
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
righteous	adj: morally correct and just; virtuous and morally upright
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
suffragist	n: a person who advocates for the right to vote, typically about the women’s suffrage (= the right to vote in political elections, especially in the context of democratic systems) movement
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
paraphrase	v: to restate or reword a passage in one’s own words, often to clarify or simplify the original meaning
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
silent	adj: without any or little sound
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
ally	n: a country that has officially agreed to assist and support another country, particularly in the event of a war
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
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
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
ruling	n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
marital	adj: of or relating to marriage
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
challenging	adj: difficult, demanding, or requiring a high degree of skill or effort; presenting a difficult problem or obstacle
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
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
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
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
fabric	n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc.
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly