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Word	Meaning	Advanced
edition	n: a particular form or version in which a text, especially a printed book, magazine, or newspaper, is published;
dialogue	n: a conversation in a book, play, or film
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
cable	n: a set of wires covered by plastic or rubber that carries electricity, phone signals, etc.; a solid thick rope made of twisted hemp or steel wire
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
worldview	n: a particular philosophy or cognitive orientation of life or conception of the world
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
stance	n: a way of thinking about something, especially expressed publicly; attitude or position of a standing person or animal
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
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
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
wrath	n: extreme anger
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
ado	n: an action, fuss, or commotion, often over a trivial or unimportant matter; unnecessary activity or effort
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
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
swath	n: a strip of land, especially a long, narrow one; a large amount or quantity of something
celebrity	n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry
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.
nominee	n: a person who is proposed as a candidate or contender for a position, award, or honor
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of 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
dislocate	v: to move out of a position of the bone in a joint; to put out of its usual place, position, or relationship
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
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
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
collar	n: a band of material worn around the neck, typically forming part of a shirt or jacket
formula	n: a group of symbols, letters, or numbers that represent a rule, law, or mathematical statement
accumulation	n: an amount of something obtained via natural growth or addition
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
simplify	v: to make something more straightforward, more understandable, or easier to do
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
latch	n: a device for holding a door or gate closed, typically a sliding bar or bolt
simplicity	n: the quality or condition of being natural and plain or easy to understand or do
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
apprentice	n: a person who works for and learns from a skilled employer to become a skilled worker themselves
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of 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
disabled	adj: having a physical or mental condition that limits someone’s specific actions that most other people can do
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
pretended	adj: feigned or not genuine; assumed or simulated
adherence	n: the act of sticking to or following rules, guidelines, principles, or practices; the quality of being devoted or loyal to a belief, value, or cause
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
despise	v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something
baffle	v: to bewilder or perplex someone completely and to be unable to understand or explain something
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
choke	v: to prevent or obstruct the normal breathing or swallowing of someone or something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
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
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
underpin	v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
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
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
enhance	v: to increase or improve the quality, amount, or strength of someone or something
republican	n: a person who supports or advocates for a particular form of government, typically one that has an elected head of state rather than a monarch; a member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States
tailwind	n: a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of a moving object, such as an aircraft or boat, providing an assisting force and increasing its speed
meritocratic	adj: based on the principle that the talented should be chosen and moved ahead based on their achievements
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
headwind	n: a wind blowing directly against the forward movement of an aircraft, vehicle, or vessel, thereby slowing its progress and increasing fuel consumption
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
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
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
hawk	n: a bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail; an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
repudiate	v: to reject or disown something or someone
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
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
pro-life	adj: describing beliefs, policies, or advocacy that support the protection and preservation of human life, particularly about issues such as abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment, focusing on the value and rights of the unborn or vulnerable individuals
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
fiscal	adj: relating to government revenue and expenditures; relating to financial matters
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
single-handed	adj: done or accomplished by one person alone
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
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
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
xenophobic	adj: showing strong dislike or fear of people from other countries or cultures; having a strong bias or prejudice against outsiders
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
unfair	adj: not giving equal treatment or opportunities to people involved; marked by injustice, partiality, or deception
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
instinctive	adj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
coherent	adj: logical and consistent; (noun) the quality of being clear and easy to understand
loathe	v: to feel strong hatred or disgust for someone or something; to be unwilling or reluctant to do something
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
viewpoint	n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
patriotic	adj: having or showing love for one’s country and a desire for its success and welfare
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
implacable	adj: incapable of being appeased or pacified; relentless, unstoppable, or unyielding
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
infuriate	v: to make extremely angry, incite to rage, provoke intense anger or exasperation
globalism	n: a political, economic, and social outlook that emphasizes the importance of global cooperation and interdependence, often associated with free trade, globalization of culture, and the spread of technology
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
entirely	adv: completely
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
patriotism	n: love and loyalty to one’s country
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
trillion	n: the number 1,000,000,000,000; a million million
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
react	v: to take action in response to something
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
strand	n: a very thin natural or synthetic thread, wire, hair, etc.; (verb) to leave or drive a vessel, fish, etc., aground or ashore
card-carrying	n: referring to someone who is a recognized and active member of a particular group or organization, often implying a strong dedication or loyalty
moderate	adj: being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
undo	v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
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
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
voucher	n: a document serving as evidence or proof of payment or authorization for something, often used for reimbursement or exchange
deregulation	n: the process of reducing or removing government regulations and restrictions in a particular industry or sector, often to promote competition and reduce costs
oriented	adj: referring to someone or something that is focused or directed toward a particular goal or objective; organized around a specific principle or approach
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
contempt	n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn
thyroid	n: a large gland in the neck that secretes hormones essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions
surging	adj: moving suddenly and powerfully, typically with a forward or upward motion; increasing rapidly or dramatically in quantity or intensity
oddity	n: something unusual or different
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
engagement	n: a mutual promise to marry someone; an agreement to do something, especially at a particular time
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
stimulus	n: something that causes growth or arouses action
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
hearken	v: to listen attentively or carefully; to give heed or pay attention to something
Latino	n: a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
energetic	adj: possessing or exerting or displaying energy
mobility	n: the ability to move or be moved freely or easily from one place, job, or social class to another
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
backward	adv: at, to, or toward the direction or place that is behind or rear
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
conservatism	n: a political and social ideology that seeks to preserve traditional values, institutions, and practices and resist change or innovation, often associated with a preference for limited government, free markets, and strong national defense
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
perceive	v: to become aware or conscious of something through the senses
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
messy	adj: disorganized and untidy
coalition	n: a temporary alliance formed by two or more political parties for combined action; the state of being combined into one body
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
unsatisfying	adj: not fulfilling someone’s desires, expectations, or needs; incomplete or inadequate.
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
invert	v: to turn something upside down, inside out; to reverse the position, order, or relationship of something
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
professional	adj: having or showing the skill appropriate to a particular job; competent or skillful
downhill	adv: in a direction that is downward or from a higher to a lower point; in a progressively worse or deteriorating manner
replace	v: to take the place of something
suffrage	n: the right to vote in political elections; the exercise of voting rights or the process of obtaining them
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
amendment	n: the act or the process of changing something, especially a document or proposed new law
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
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
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
bigot	n: a person who is intolerant of others who hold different opinions, beliefs, or values, especially someone who displays stubborn and unreasonable prejudice against particular groups of people
bigotry	n: intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
fascist	adj: relating to or supporting fascism, which is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian government, nationalism, and suppression of political opposition and individual liberties
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
persuasive	adj: tending to make you want to do or believe a particular thing; convincing
flyover	n: a region or area of a country that is often flown over by planes and not typically visited or considered by travelers; a flight that passes over a specific area without stopping
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
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
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
over-the-top	adj: excessive, exaggerated, or beyond the bounds of what is considered reasonable, appropriate, or acceptable; showy or flamboyant to an extreme degree
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
credible	adj: capable of being trusted or believed
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
mend	v: to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
demonstrable	adj: capable of being demonstrated, proven, or shown; able to be observed or verified
supposition	n: an assumption or belief based on limited evidence or guesswork; a hypothesis or conjecture made without conclusive evidence
manufacture	v: to make goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
rust	n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
belt	v: to sing loudly and forcefully; to hit someone or something hard; (noun) a strip of leather or other material worn to tie or buckle something around the body
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
offend	v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed
sitcom	n: a television or radio program that features a continuing cast of characters in humorous or dramatic situations, typically presented in a half-hour format
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
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
ghetto	n: an area of a city in which members of a particular group, typically an ethnic minority, usually live in poverty and with a high population density
diminish	v: to reduce or be reduced in size, extent, or importance; to make something smaller, weaker, etc.
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
critique	n: a detailed analysis or examination of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation
snobbish	adj: characterized by an attitude of superiority or snobbery (= the behavior or attitude of people who think they are better than other people); disdainful or contemptuous toward those considered inferior in social status, wealth, or taste
elitist	adj: believing or showing the belief that some people are naturally superior to others and, therefore, should have more power and privilege
off-putting	adj: causing someone to feel unpleasant, uncomfortable, or aversion; causing someone not to want to do or experience something
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
generalize	v: to make something, such as a theory, idea, etc., more widespread or widely applicable based on what is true in some cases
simplistic	adj: oversimplified or lacking in complexity or depth; characterized by an attempt to explain something complex or multifaceted with overly vague or simple terms
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
pathetic	adj: arousing pity, sorrow, or compassion; expressing or evoking sadness, weakness, or inadequacy; inadequate or inferior in quality or ability
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
normally	adv: usually; under normal conditions
bubble	n: a thin, round, and often transparent mass of gas that is surrounded by a thin layer of liquid; a state of economic or social prosperity that is unsustainable and eventually collapses
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
automotive	adj: of or relating to motor vehicles
pickup	n: a type of vehicle with an open-air cargo bed at the back used for transporting goods or equipment; the act of collecting or gathering someone or something from a particular location; a warrant to take someone into custody
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
prevalence	n: the state or condition of being widespread or common; the extent or frequency of occurrence of a disease or condition in a given population at a specific time
individualize	v: to make something personal or more personal to suit the needs of a particular person, place, etc.
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
algorithm	n: a set of rules or rigorous instructions typically used to solve a specific problem or to perform a computation
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
silent	adj: without any or little sound
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
publicly	adv: in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; by the government
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
economical	adj: providing a satisfactory return on the money, time, or effort; not using more money, fuel, etc. than necessary
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
apologize	v: to express regret for committing wrongdoing or causing a problem
impermissible	adj: not permitted or allowed by law, rules, regulations, or established standards; not permissible or acceptable according to established norms or principles
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
offensive	adj: rude in a way that causes someone to feel anger, annoyance, or resentment; for the purpose of attack rather than defense
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
permissive	adj: allowing or characterized by a tolerance for behavior that is unorthodox or unacceptable
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
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
rethink	v: to consider again a plan, idea, etc., especially to change it
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
overwhelming	adj: very great or intense; so powerful that you cannot fight or react against it
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
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
microaggression	n: a subtle or indirect form of discrimination or bias, often unintentional, that reinforces stereotypes or perpetuates prejudice; a seemingly minor comment or action that can harm someone’s mental health or emotional well-being
foster	v: to promoto growth; to take care of another person’s child, usually for a limited time, without becoming their legal parents
forward-looking	adj: having a progressive or innovative outlook; characterized by a focus on the future; anticipating and planning for future developments or trends rather than being reactive
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
salary	n: a fixed amount of money that employees, especially those who work in an office, receive for doing their job, usually paid every month
disaster	n: an unexpected event or series of events that cause widespread damage, destruction, or loss of life
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
seep	v: to flow or leak slowly and gradually through small openings or spaces; to ooze or trickle out gradually
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
millennial	adj: relating to a period of a thousand years or the year 2000; (noun) a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s, also called Generation Y
attachment	n: a feeling of affection for someone or something
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
ethos	n: the set of beliefs and attitudes that belong to a particular community, nation, ideology, or a person
misfire	v: to fail to ignite or explode as intended
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
divisive	adj: tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
demon	n: an evil spirit, supernatural being or entity often depicted as malevolent or harmful
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
nonetheless	adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless
automatic	adj: able to work or operate with little or no direct human control; independent of external control
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
dim	adj: poorly lit; not bright
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
flake	n: a small, thin piece or layer of something, often with a flat or irregular shape; a person who is unreliable or inconsistent
vacillate	v: to alternate or waver between different opinions, actions, or directions; to be indecisive
sigh	v: to emit a deep, audible breath or sound, often expressing feelings of tiredness, frustration, or relief; to express longing, wish, or regret; (noun) the act of exhaling audibly in a long, deep, and often melancholy way
relief	n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
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
compassion	n: a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for another’s suffering or bad luck
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
vile	adj: highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable; morally reprehensible or wicked; characterized by cruelty or violence
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
smashing	adj: very successful or impressive; causing something to be broken or destroyed
obsolete	adj: no longer in use or helpful because something newer or better has been invented and introduced
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
partnership	n: the state of a cooperative relationship between people or groups, especially in business
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
preschool	adj: relating to or denoting the period before a child begins primary school; (noun) the activities or education provided during this time
charter	n: a document that grants certain rights or privileges; a contract to hire or lease transportation
wrap	v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
gospel	n: a set of beliefs or teachings of a particular religious group, especially when considered authoritative or sacred
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
choir	n: a group of singers, especially one that sings in a church or cathedral
singe	v: to burn something slightly or superficially, usually by mistake
spacious	adj: (especially of a room or building) very large and plenty of space
amber	n: a hard, translucent, yellow-orange or brownish-yellow fossil resin that is used in jewelry and ornamentation and often contains insects or other small organisms that were trapped inside when the resin was sticky; also used to describe the color that resembles this type of resin
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
purple	adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue
majesty	n: regal or royal dignity; grandeur or greatness
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
brotherhood	n: a relationship characterized by mutual support, unity, and camaraderie among people who share a common interest