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Word	Meaning	Advanced
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
sear	v: to char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with intense heat; (of pain or experience) to be deeply felt or remembered over a long time
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
modernity	n: the quality or condition of being modern; the state or era of being up-to-date in technology, science, and culture
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against 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
harmony	n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
peril	n: serious and great danger or risk
op-ed	adj: denoting or relating to a piece of writing or article that expresses the author’s opinion or point of view on a particular topic, usually published in a newspaper or magazine on the page opposite the editorial page
thanksgiving	n: an annual holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, typically observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the U.S. and on the second Monday in October in Canada, that commemorates the giving of thanks for the blessings of the previous year
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
non-existent	adj: not real; not existing or having no real existence
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
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
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
seldom	adv: not often; rarely
indiscriminate	adj: done or occurring without any particular aim, purpose, or discrimination; haphazard, random, or careless
wholesale	n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
treacle	n: a thick, dark syrup made from cane sugar; a sweet, sticky, cloying sentimentality or overly sentimental speech or writing
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
hallucinate	v: to experience a seemingly real perception of something that does not actually exist, usually as a result of a mental illness or drug use
obscene	adj: offensive, rude, or disgusting, usually because of being related to sex
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
fractal	n: a complex geometric pattern or shape that repeats itself on smaller and smaller scales, often occurring in nature or mathematical equations
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
onset	n: the beginning or early stages of unpleasant something; a military attack
homogeneous	adj: consisting of or composed of parts that are similar or identical in nature, kind, or character; uniform in structure or composition
evident	adj: apparent to the mind, senses, or judgment
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
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
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
primordial	adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
casualty	n: a person who has been killed or injured in a war, accident, or other disasters; a victim
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
graph	n: a picture consisting of a line, lines, points, etc., that shows how two or more sets of certain quantities are related to each other
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
forage	v: to search or hunt for food, provisions, or other necessities; to scavenge or seek out resources in a determined or systematic manner
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
likelihood	n: the probability or chance that something will happen or be the case
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
guinea	n: a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings or a unit of currency used in some West African countries; (Guinea) a republic in western Africa on the Atlantic
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
plot	n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
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
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
slew	v: to turn or slip abruptly and sharply; (past for of) slay; (noun) a large number or amount or extent
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
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
ilk	n: a type or kind of person or thing; a sort; a class or category of people or things with particular shared characteristics or qualities
penalty	n: a punishment for violating a law, rule, or contract
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
adultery	n: voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse
blasphemy	n: action, attitude, or language that is offensive or shows a lack of respect for sacred character or religion
idolatry	n: the worship of idols or images; the excessive or blind adoration, reverence, devotion, or worship of something or someone
par	n: a state of being equal to someone or something
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
sabbatical	n: a period of leave granted to a person for rest, travel, or other pursuits, often in academia or other professions
zoom	v: to move along very quickly; (noun) the act of rising upward into the air
lens	n: a transparent optical device with curved sides, used in an optical instrument that makes objects seem larger, smaller, clearer, etc.; (metaphor) the basic thoughts or mindsets through which someone sees or understands the environment or situation
magnitude	n: the extent, level, importance, or amount of something
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
reduction	n: a decrease in size, amount, or degree
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
reveal	v: to make known or disclose something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown; to unveil or show something that was concealed or not visible
mutilation	n: the act of severely damaging or injuring a person’s body or body part, particularly through cutting or disfiguring; the condition of being so damaged or disfigured
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
infraction	n: a violation of a law or rule, especially a minor one
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
chop	v: to cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, such as a knife
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
ingenious	adj: showing inventiveness and ability or skill
sadistic	adj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
disembowel	v: to remove the internal organs, especially from an animal or carcass; to gut or eviscerate
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
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
loaf	n: a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced for serving; (verb) to be lazy or idle
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
hoist	v: to elevate or drag anything to a higher position, usually with the help of ropes or specific equipment
sling	v: to throw or drop something somewhere carelessly; to hang loosely or freely; (noun) a length of rope, fabric, or chain used to support or lift something
spectator	n: someone present at an event, such as a sports game, play, or concert, to watch or observe it
shriek	v: to make a loud and high-pitched cry or scream, often in response to a sudden shock, surprise, or pain; to shout or protest loudly and forcefully
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
howl	v: to make a prolonged, loud, mournful cry or noise, typically as a signal of distress, pain, or an intense emotion; to express one’s strong feelings or emotions in a loud and unrestrained manner; (noun) a long, loud, mournful sound made by a person or an animal, often in response to pain, fear, or sadness
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
municipality	n: a city, town, or local government organization that has governing authority over a specific geographic area
criminology	n: the scientific study of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system encompassing a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, psychology, law, and statistics, among others
scour	v: to clean thoroughly and vigorously by scrubbing or rubbing; to search or examine something thoroughly and systematically
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
homicide	n: the act or instance of killing another person; murder, manslaughter, or other unlawful violent killings
hamlet	n: a small village or settlement, often without a church
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
supplement	n: something that is added to something else to make it better or complete it
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
logarithmic	adj: of or relating to logarithms (= the exponent that shows how many times a number has to be multiplied by itself to produce a given number)
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
plummet	v: to fall or drop suddenly and steeply; to decline rapidly or sharply
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
uptick	n: a slight increase or upward trend in something, such as a stock price or a particular statistic or trend
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
elbow	n: the joint between the upper arm and the lower arm; the bend in a pipe or tube formed at this joint
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
nongovernmental	adj: not belonging to or controlled by a government
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
steep	adj: having a sharp inclination or slope
interstate	adj: between or involving different states (= the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation)
deadly	adj: likely to cause or capable of causing death
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
riot	n: a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, characterized by destruction of property, looting, arson, and attacks on individuals
pogrom	n: an organized massacre or persecution of a minority group, especially Jews
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
horrific	adj: causing horror or disgust; gruesome and terrifying
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
fairly	adv: to a certain extent or degree; without favoring one party in an evenhanded manner
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
upward	adv: toward the top or highest point, or a higher position or level; (adjective) extending or moving toward a higher place
precipitous	adj: extremely steep or rapid; hasty or impulsive, often with negative consequences; (of science) relating to or characterized by rapid, abrupt changes
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.
chronicle	n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
recall	v: to remember something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
gory	adj: involving or characterized by bloodshed, violence, or gruesomeness; exceedingly bloody, horrifying, or graphic
dynamics	n: the branch of mechanics that deals with the motion of bodies under the action of forces, including the particular case in which a body remains at rest; forces that produce or stimulate movement, growth, or change
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
donor	n: a person or an organization that makes a gift of money, food, supplies, etc. to a cause or fund; in medicine, a person who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person
guilt	n: the fact of having committed something illegal; the negative feelings caused by believing or knowing that you have done something wrong
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.
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
unwilling	adj: not ready or wanting to do something
acknowledge	v: to accept or admit the existence, reality, or truth of something; to accept that someone or something has a particular authority or quality; to express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for someone’s help, commitment, etc.;
outpace	v: to move or proceed at a faster rate than someone or something else; to surpass or exceed someone’s or something’s performance or ability
carnage	n: the killing or slaughter of a large number of people, especially in a battle or war; a situation in which many people are killed or injured in a violent way
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
outstrip	v: to exceed or surpass a particular, measurable quality or attribute, such as speed, efficiency, or quality
barbaric	adj: characterized by extreme cruelty or brutal violence; resembling the behaviors or practices of a barbarian or uncivilized society
handful	n: a small quantity or number, usually referring to the amount that can be held in one hand; a person or thing that is difficult to control or manage
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
lethal	adj: causing or capable of causing death; extremely dangerous
injection	n: the act of introducing a liquid, especially a drug, into the body using a needle and a syringe
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
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
explanation	n: the information or arguments that someone provides to make something understandable or clear
plausibility	n: the quality or state of seeming reasonable or believable; the likelihood or probability of something being true or valid
solitary	adj: existing, living, or doing without others
nasty	adj: very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
brute	n: a violent, wild, or feral animal; a person who is cruel, uncivilized, or lacking in intelligence or sensitivity; a physical force or power
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
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
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
territorial	adj: related to a specific country’s ownership of land or water
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
anarchy	n: a state of society without government or law
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
preempt	v: to act in advance to prevent something or to replace it with something else
analogy	n: a comparison between similar things that have similar aspects, often used to help explain a principle or concept
rustle	v: to make a soft, crackling sound, like the sound caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper; to move quietly or furtively to avoid being heard or noticed
basement	n: a room or a part of a building that is partly or entirely below ground level
pistol	n: a handgun, typically one that can be held in one hand
burglar	n: a person who unlawfully enters a building or other property to steal or commit another crime
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
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
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
savage	adj: extremely wild, ferocious, or uncivilized
liable	adj: having legal responsibility for something or someone
bluff	v: to try to deceive someone into believing that you can or are going to do something, or that you have knowledge or abilities; (noun) a high steep bank, usually formed by river erosion
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
avenge	v: to get revenge or seek retribution for a perceived wrong or injury, often in the form of punishment, retaliation, or vindication
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
vendetta	n: a prolonged and bitter feud or conflict, often characterized by a desire for revenge; a series of retaliatory acts or actions against a particular person or group
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
soprano	n: the highest-pitched voice or vocal range of a female or child singer; a female or child singer with a soprano voice; the highest-pitched member of an instrumental family, such as a violin or clarinet
leviathan	n: a monstrous sea creature or marine animal, often used as a metaphorical term for something big, overbearing, or powerful
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
vested	adj: having a legal right to something, especially property or money, that cannot be taken away
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
agency	n: an organization or business that is responsible for specific activities or services, especially when representing other organizations or businesses; the capacity or power to act or exert influence; the ability to make decisions and take action
aggression	n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
retaliation	n: the act of seeking vengeance or revenge in response to a perceived wrong or harm suffered, usually to cause harm to the person or group responsible for the initial act
deterrent	n: something that prevents or discourages someone from doing something or taking a particular action; a hindrance or obstacle
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
coincide	v: to take place at or near the same time
eruption	n: an instance of a sudden and violent release of lava, gas, or ash from a volcano; a sudden outburst or explosion of something
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
mafia	n: a secret criminal organization that engages in illegal activities such as gambling, extortion, racketeering, prostitution, and drug trafficking, typically maintains a strict code of loyalty, secrecy, and omertà (= silence or non-cooperation with authorities)
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
compunction	n: a feeling of guilt, unease, or remorse arising from doing something wrong or causing harm to others; a sense of moral or ethical discomfort or hesitation
inflict	v: to cause harm, injury, or suffering to someone or something
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
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
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
zero-sum	adj: referring to a situation in which an equal loss offsets each gain; describing a condition in which the total gains and losses balance to zero
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
wright	n: a person who makes or repairs something, especially a craftsman or artisan who works with wood or metal
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
cooperation	n: the act or situation of working together with someone towards a shared purpose, benefit, etc.
interaction	n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them
surplus	n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
dividend	n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves
embroil	v: to involve or entangle someone or something in a difficult, complicated, or unpleasant situation; to implicate or incriminate
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
selfish	adj: concerned primarily with one’s profit or pleasure without regard for others; forming or arising from a person’s self or interest
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
bequeath	v: to leave or pass on property, assets, or personal belongings to someone in a will or testament; to hand down or transmit knowledge, traditions, and skills to future generations
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
comparable	adj: able to link the similarities or differences with others; similar or equivalent to someone or something
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
default	v: to fail to fulfill an obligation or pay a debt when it is due; to fail to meet expectations or perform as required; to choose or accept a predetermined option or condition without making a deliberate selection or choice; (noun) the pre-set or automatic settings that a system or program uses when the user has selected no other options
subhuman	adj: less than human in nature, quality, or dignity; regarded as inferior to or unworthy of being fully human
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
impunity	n: exemption or freedom from punishment or harm; a state of being immune to negative consequences or legal accountability
clan	n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
sentient	adj: having the ability to perceive or feel things, particularly through sense perception like touch or sight, especially at higher levels of intelligence and consciousness
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
reciprocity	n: a mutual exchange of help and advantages; privileges granted in return for similar privileges
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
untenable	adj: cannot be supported or defended against attack or criticism; indefensible
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
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
cosmopolitanism	n: the ideology or belief in the idea that all human beings belong to a single worldwide community and share a common set of moral and ethical values; the acceptance and embrace of diverse cultures and lifestyles
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
literacy	n: the ability to read and write; the ability to use written language to communicate effectively
formerly	adv: in the past; previously; at a previous time, or in a previous state
accidental	adj: happening or existing by chance or unintentionally
contingency	n: a future event or circumstance that is possible but not certain; an eventuality; a plan or strategy that is put into place in the event that a particular situation arises
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
implication	n: something that is inferred or indirectly stated; the act or fact of being involved in something
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
empath	n: a person who can understand and share the feelings and experiences of others, often described as having a high degree of empathy
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
alien	n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere
akin	adj: similar or related in nature, character, or origin
consideration	n: the act or process of giving careful thought to something; a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone