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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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| stoic | adj: calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations; (noun) a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno | |
| philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
| flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
| eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
| empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
| stoicism | n: a philosophy that emphasizes the acceptance of the present moment and the natural course of events, and the rejection of excessive emotion | |
| influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
| ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
| ethics | n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong | |
| logic | n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments | |
| epistemology | n: a branch of philosophy that deals with knowledge and belief, including the nature and limits of knowledge, the sources and criteria of knowledge, and the justification of belief | |
| metaphysics | n: the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature and the first principles of reality, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space | |
| compose | v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it | |
| pneuma | n: a concept in greek philosophy and early Christian theology often translated as the vital spirit, soul, or creative force | |
| identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
| intelligent | adj: having the capacity for thought and reason, especially to a high degree | |
| evolve | v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually | |
| strict | adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc. | |
| eudaimonia | n: a state of happiness, prosperity, and well-being, often considered to be the ultimate goal in ancient greek philosophy | |
| virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
| courageous | adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | |
| modest | adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions | |
| desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
| wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
| fame | n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on | |
| possess | v: to have or own something or to have as an attribute, knowledge, skill, etc. | |
| regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties | |
| well-being | n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous | |
| torture | n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason | |
| emotion | n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others | |
| mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
| involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
| instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
| recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
| purge | v: to remove or get rid of something, especially that is unwanted or impure | |
| emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
| porch | n: a covered entrance to a building, typically one leading to the front door and extending outwards | |
| stoa | n: a type of ancient greek building, typically a covered walkway or colonnade, used for public gatherings or commerce |
