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Word	Meaning	Advanced
registry	n: an official list or record that contains details of people, objects, or events; a computer system that stores and manages data about something; the act or process of registering something, such as an event, a person, or an object
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
bribe	v: to try to make someone do something to gain one’s favors or influence by giving a gift of money or other inducements
interrupt	v: to say or do something that causes someone to stop in their speech or action
hereditary	adj: passed down from one generation to another through inheritance
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
vacate	v: to leave or give up possession of a place or position; to make a place or position empty
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
schedule	n: a list of planned activities, tasks, or things that must be completed showing when they are intended to happen or be done
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
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
cremate	v: to burn a dead body to reduce it to ash, often as part of a funeral or other death-related ritual
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
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
disorient	v: to make someone confused about where they are or where they should go
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
quandary	n: a state of uncertainty or confusion, particularly when one is unsure of what to do; a dilemma
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
bloodline	n: the hereditary line of descent of a group of related individuals; the genetic lineage or ancestry of a family, group, or species
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
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
fate	n: the development of events beyond one’s control; destiny; the ultimate outcome or consequence of a situation or person’s actions
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
feud	n: a bitter argument between two parties, causing a lot of anger or violence
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
governance	n: the act or process of governing or managing a political, social, or economic entity; the systems or principles that guide such processes
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
collide	v: to hit something violently when moving
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
inheritance	n: the money, property, etc., that someone gives you when they die; (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from ancestors
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
segment	n: a part or section of something; a distinct group within a larger whole
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
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
footnote	n: a note of additional information provided at the bottom of a page in a book or document, often indicated by a superscript number or symbol in the main text
intuitive	adj: obtained through feelings rather than facts or proof
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
linear	adj: of, relating to, or consisting of lines or length; able to be expressed as a straight line, especially on a graph
disorder	n: an untidy state or a lack of organization; a physical condition or illness that causes problems with how a section of the body or brain functions
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
unalterable	adj: impossible to change or modify; permanent, fixed, or constant
serial	adj: consisting of or occurring in a series or sequence; relating to or involving a series or sequence of events, stories, or incidents
comprehensive	adj: complete and including all or everything necessary
presentation	n: the act of formally introducing or displaying something to others; the manner in which something is presented or given visually, verbally, or otherwise
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
catalog	n: a complete list of items, often including technical details and prices
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
collision	n: an instance of two or more objects or entities crashing into each other, usually resulting in damage, impact, or conflict
butte	n: a steep hill or small mountain with a flat top and steep sides, usually found in arid or desert regions
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
Zionism	n: a movement for the return of Jews to Zion (Israel) and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
acquire	v: to buy or obtain something such as an asset, object, knowledge, etc., for oneself
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
acquisition	n: the act of getting something, usually through purchase, negotiation, or effort
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of 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
establishment	n: a business or organization, especially a well-established one; the act of starting or forming something that is meant to last for a long time
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
paperwork	n: administrative tasks that involve writing or typing documents
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
index	n: a list of items, such as names, subjects, or keywords, that is arranged in a particular order and is usually found at the end of a book or document; a number or symbol that indicates the value or level of something, such as a stock index or a temperature index
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
applicant	n: a person who applies, especially for a job or position; someone who applies for a grant, loan, or other benefits
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
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
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
infertile	adj: unable to grow crops or sustain life; not able to produce offspring or offspring that are viable
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
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
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
treatment	n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness.
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
asthma	n: a chronic respiratory disease characterized by wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
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
deserted	adj: empty or abandoned; lacking inhabitants or visitors; left alone or left behind
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
polygamy	n: the practice of having more than one spouse at the same time
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
capable	adj: having the ability, skill, or potential to do something; competent or proficient in a particular task or area of expertise
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
dowry	n: property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage, traditionally in some cultures
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
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
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
dengue	n: (also “breakbone fever”) a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, severe joint and muscle pain, and a rash
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
moth	n: an insect with wings similar to a butterfly that travels at night and is attracted to light
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
predator	n: an animal whose natural behavior is to prey on others
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
degrade	v: to make something worse, especially in quality; to show or treat someone in a way that makes them seem no value and do not have the respect or reasonable opinion of others
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
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
biosecurity	n: a set of measures and protocols designed to protect against the risks associated with the intentional or accidental release of biological agents, such as viruses or bacteria that could cause harm to humans, animals, or plants
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
virulence	n: the degree or intensity of a pathogen’s ability to cause disease or harm; the strength or power of a negative attribute or quality
euthanize	v: to put a sick, injured, or very old animal to death humanely
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
replace	v: to take the place of something
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
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
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
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
exhume	v: to dig up or remove something, especially a corpse, from a grave or other burial place; to uncover or bring something hidden or forgotten to light
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
burial	n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
identification	n: the act or process of recognizing, proving, or designating someone or something
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
battery	n: a device that is placed inside a car, gadget, equipment, etc. and that provides electrical power to them
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
scorpion	n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
bless	v: to make or pronounce holy; to hallow; to consecrate; to sanctify
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
solicit	v: to ask for something, especially in an urgent or pleading manner; to seek something through entreaty
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
multigenerational	adj: involving or encompassing multiple generations, particularly within a family or community; relating to or affecting people of different age groups or life stages
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
situ	adj: short for “situated,” meaning located or placed in a particular position or circumstance
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
publicity	n: the attention, awareness, or exposure given to someone or something by the media or through promotional efforts; the actions or efforts aimed at creating public interest, awareness, or recognition
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
potentially	adv: in a possible state or condition; possibly
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
minority	n: the smaller part of a group, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole; a period before adult legal age
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
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
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
participate	v: to take part in something
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
rescind	v: to officially revoke or cancel a decision, law, or agreement; to undo or annul something previously established
pixel	n: the smallest unit of an image that can be displayed or manipulated electronically, typically a point of light on a computer screen or in a digital image
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
postage	n: the cost or fee paid for sending a letter or package through the mail or postal service; the stamps or labels affixed to a mail item to indicate that the required postage has been paid
imitation	n: a duplicate of anything, particularly something valuable; the act of replicating someone or something
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
friction	n: the force that opposes motion between two objects in contact, especially by producing heat and wear, and is proportional to the normal force between the objects
usurp	v: to take or claim a position, power, authority, etc., without the right or legitimate claim; to seize and hold something, especially a position or power, by force
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
hire	v: to give somebody a job
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
tension	n: a state of mental or emotional strain or excitement; the state of being stretched tight
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
decapitate	v: to cut off the head of someone; to behead
mayor	n: an elected official who presides over a city or town government
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
protective	adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury
suburb	n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods
turret	n: a small tower or tall structure, often found on the corner of a building, typically used for defensive purposes; a rotating armored structure on a military vehicle or ship for mounting weapons
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
retribution	n: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act; just dessert or compensation for wrongdoing
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
retaliate	v: to respond to an action or attack with a similar action, especially one that is intended to harm or punish the other person
archetype	n: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology that represents a universal pattern of human nature
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
repetition	n: the act of doing or saying something many times
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
orphanage	n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead)
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
supple	adj: flexible and easy to bend or move; gracefully agile; adaptable or responsive to change or new ideas
bathe	v: to wash or immerse oneself or another person in the water or a liquid; to expose a part of the body to a natural element, such as sunlight or air
infrequent	adj: occurring rarely or irregularly; happening at long intervals; not happening often or in large numbers
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
projector	n: a device that projects or casts an image onto a surface, often used for presentations, film screenings, or displaying visual content, typically involves using light and lenses to create an enlarged image
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
abridge	v: to shorten or condense a book, a play, a speech, etc., while maintaining its essence
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
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
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
unending	adj: seeming to have no end