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Word	Meaning	Advanced
plumb	v: to examine something closely or carefully; to measure the depth of water, a pipe, or a hole, by means of a plumb line or similar device; to explore or understand something completely or fully
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
dumb	adj: lacking the power of speech, unable to speak; stupid, or lacking intelligence
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
psychic	adj: relating to or capable of extrasensory perception or paranormal phenomena; relating to the mind or mental processes
hotline	n: a telephone line that provides immediate emergency or special assistance
resurgence	n: the return or growth of something after a period of decline or disappearance
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
elitist	adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
logos	n: a Greek term referring to logic, reason, or intellectual discourse, which denotes the rational principle that governs the universe or the persuasive appeal based on logic or reason in an argument
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
pundit	n: an expert, authority, or knowledgeable commentator who frequently expresses opinions or gives analysis on a particular subject or issue
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
steadfast	adj: firm, unwavering, or determined in purpose or belief; resolute and loyal even in the face of adversity or challenges
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
clarity	n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
triangulation	n: the process of determining the location or position of something, such as an object, place, or point, by measuring the angles or distances between multiple reference points or landmarks
overeducated	adj: having more education than is necessary for a particular job or position
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
wonk	n: a person who is very interested in or knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one regarded as dry or nerdy
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
quagmire	n: a soft, muddy area that is difficult to walk or move through; a difficult or complicated situation; a dilemma or predicament
despoil	v: to strip or plunder something of its possessions or resources; to deprive or rob something of its natural or valuable qualities; to ruin the appearance or integrity of something
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
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
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
conscience	n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior
half-hearted	adj: without enthusiasm or commitment; lacking enthusiasm or energy; not done with conviction or conviction
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
puny	adj: small, weak, or frail in size, strength, or appearance; insignificant or unimportant in value or impact
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
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
ineffective	adj: not producing any significant or intended effect or result
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
impotent	adj: lacking power or ability to change things or to influence a situation
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
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
concede	v: to acknowledge or admit the truth or existence of something often reluctantly
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
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
decent	adj: satisfactory, acceptable, or good in a general sense
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
strife	n: conflict or disagreement, especially between people or groups
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
comprehend	v: to understand the nature or meaning of something fully
gregarious	adj: fond of company; sociable; living in groups or communities
loquacious	adj: very talkative; tending to talk a lot and at length
endow	v: to give a quality, ability, or asset to a person or institution
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
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
knight	n: a mounted soldier in the past, typically one of noble birth trained to fight in armor; (today in Great Britain) a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
frivolous	adj: not serious or sensible; silly or unimportant
cab	n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
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
prolong	v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event
crucify	v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die
disembowel	v: to remove the internal organs, especially from an animal or carcass; to gut or eviscerate
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
barbaric	adj: characterized by extreme cruelty or brutal violence; resembling the behaviors or practices of a barbarian or uncivilized society
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
revenge	n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
steer	v: to control the direction or movement of a vehicle; to direct a course of action; to guide or motivate someone
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
invigorate	v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
sympathize	v: to express or feel compassion or understanding for someone else’s pain, difficulty, or misfortune; to share in someone else’s emotions or experiences
clan	n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland
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
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
kind-hearted	adj: having a caring and sympathetic nature; characterized by concern for the well-being and happiness of others
physiology	n: the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
neuron	n: a cell that is specialized to carry information within the brain and between the brain and other parts of the body
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
feeble	adj: lacking physical or mental strength; weak or frail; lacking force, effectiveness, or impact
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
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
fuzzy	adj: having a soft and indistinct outline or covered with fine, soft, and hairlike fibers
ugly	adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at
outsider	n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
disconnect	v: to unfasten or disjoin something, especially to break the connection between a supply of gas, water, or electricity and a piece of equipment
miserable	adj: very unhappy, uncomfortable, or unpleasant; causing great distress or suffering
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
earthquake	n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface
react	v: to take action in response to something
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
dreadful	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or causing fear
calamity	n: a serious event that causes damage, injury, or loss
sorrow	n: a feeling of deep sadness, grief, or regret, especially for something lost or ending
misfortune	n: an unfortunate event or circumstance; bad luck or trouble
melancholy	n: a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or boredom, often accompanied by a lack of energy or motivation
precarious	adj: not securely held or in position; dangerously unstable or uncertain; dependent on chance or uncertain conditions
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
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
tranquility	n: a state of calmness or peacefulness; absence of agitation, disturbance, or turbulence; a peaceful or serene environment
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
snore	v: to make a loud, harsh breathing sound while sleeping, often due to an obstruction in the airways or other respiratory issues; to sound boring, monotonous, or dull
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
widen	v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive
humanitarian	adj: something relating to the promotion of human welfare or someone who works to promote human welfare
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
indefensible	adj: unable to be protected or justified from criticism
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
inconsistent	adj: not remaining constant or in agreement
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
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
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
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
susceptible	adj: easily influenced, harmed, or affected by something
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
salon	n: a place for social gathering, especially for exchanging ideas and discussing artistic or cultural matters; a place of beauty treatment, such as a hair salon
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
legislator	n: a member of a group of people who has the power to make or enact laws
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
decency	n: behavior that is appropriate or suitable in a given context, especially in terms of social norms and moral standards
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
wee	adj: very small or tiny; referring to a short amount of time
heretic	n: a person who holds beliefs or opinions that are contrary to, or at odds with, the orthodox or official doctrines of a particular religion, ideology, or group; someone who is seen as a dissenter or rebel within a particular community
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
theologian	n: an expert or student who studies theology
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
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
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
exterminate	v: to destroy completely, often referring to the eradication of pests or weeds
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
prohibition	n: the act of not allowing something, or an order that does so, especially by law or authority
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
pamphlet	n: a small booklet that contains information or arguments about a particular subject
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
jurisprudence	n: the theory and practice of law; the study and interpretation of legal principles and legal systems
fluid	n: a substance that can flow and is not solid
adjust	v: to make a minor modification to something to make it more suited for a new set of conditions or to make it function better.
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
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
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
outweigh	v: to be heavier, more significant, or more critical than something
certainty	n: the state of being certain
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
superfluous	adj: unnecessary; more than what is needed or required
tyrannical	adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way
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
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
catchy	adj: pleasing and easy to remember; likely to attract attention
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
wrench	v: to pull or twist something suddenly or violently
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
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
modernity	n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
diffuse	adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place
redound	v: to have a favorable or unfavorable impact, effect, or consequence; to contribute or result in something, often something positive
reap	v: to harvest a grain crop from a field; to obtain something beneficial as a consequence of something that you have done
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
rejoicing	n: the expression of joy or happiness; a feeling or state of great joy or delight
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
unfortunate	adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky
severely	adv: very badly or seriously
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
generous	adj: willing to give and share something such as money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is necessary or expected
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
spearhead	v: to lead or initiate an effort or campaign
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
cabin	n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
buck	n: a male deer; a unit of currency, especially the US dollar; a sudden jolt or movement; a young man; (verb) to resist or oppose something, such as an authority, trend, or convention
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
legislative	adj: having to do with the process of making laws; relating to or serving as a branch of government that makes laws, such as a legislative assembly or legislature
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
inconstant	adj: characterized by inconsistency or unreliability; prone to change or variability; not steadfast or reliable
arbitrary	adj: based on chance, or individual whim rather than any reason
restraint	n: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
sovereignty	n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country
allege	v: to claim or assert that something is true without providing proof or evidence
co-opt	v: to elect or appoint someone as a member of a group or organization; to take over or appropriate something, often by force or without permission; to use someone or something for one’s purposes or agenda
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
increasingly	adv: more and more
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
defensible	adj: able to be defended or justified; justifiable or reasonable; capable of withstanding attack or criticism
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
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
mischief	n: playful, minor actions or behavior intended to cause harm, trouble, or annoyance; mischievous behavior that is not intended to cause harm or damage
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
unwilling	adj: not ready or wanting to do something
offense	n: an illegal act; a feeling of anger caused by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself; the action of attacking an enemy
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
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
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
trickle	v: to flow or drip slowly and in small amounts; to happen or occur gradually or in small quantities
infiltrate	v: to enter or penetrate a group, organization, or place covertly or secretly, usually with a specific purpose or goal in mind; to spread or diffuse through something gradually or subtly
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
appall	v: to shock or disgust; to fill with dismay
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
mist	n: a cloud of very small drops of water collecting in the air just above the ground or water
nonviolence	n: the use of peaceful means, such as civil disobedience or passive resistance, rather than violence to achieve a goal, especially in the context of political or social change
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
toleration	n: the act of allowing or permitting something, even if it is disliked or opposed; the willingness to tolerate or accept different opinions, beliefs, or practices
scrimp	v: to be sparing or frugal in spending or using resources; to economize
donation	n: a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas that are given to a person or an organization, or the act of giving them
lifesaving	n: the act or process of rescuing someone else’s life, especially from drowning
charity	n: an organization that helps people in need, especially by providing food, shelter, or money; a kindly and sympathetic attitude toward people
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
unjust	adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
contraception	n: the use of methods or devices to prevent pregnancy, typically by blocking fertilization or implantation of a fertilized egg, which options include contraceptives, condoms, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and sterilization procedures
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.