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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
| secondhand | adj: having been previously owned or used by someone else | |
| distinguished | adj: (used of persons or their work) standing above others in quality, attainment, or reputation | |
| afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
| converse | v: to talk informally | |
| rhetoric | n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form | |
| ignorance | n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact | |
| platonic | adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual | |
| scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
| dialogue | n: a conversation in a book, play, or film | |
| accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
| representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
| historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
| typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
| confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
| fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
| instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
| corruptible | adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral | |
| examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
| plead | v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy | |
| innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
| convict | v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison | |
| hemlock | n: a poisonous plant with a characteristic odor, having white or purple flowers and finely divided leaves | |
| admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
| moving | adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy | |
| addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
| methodical | adj: characterized by careful and systematic planning and execution | |
| aggress | v: to attack or threaten with violence or offense | |
| contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
| remark | n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation | |
| ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at | |
| comic | adj: funny and making you laugh | |
| poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
| poke | v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger |
