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Word	Meaning	Advanced
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
clan	n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland
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.;
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
matrilineal	adj: tracing familial descent through the mother’s side of the family, meaning that the family heritage and inheritance are passed down from mother to daughter rather than from father to son
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
matriarch	n: a woman who is the head of a family or social group; a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a group
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
misogyny	n: a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women
patriarchy	n: a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of a property
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
decision-maker	n: a person who makes important decisions, especially at a high level in an organization
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
submit	v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
prerequisite	adj: required as a necessary condition or qualification for something else; essential or fundamental to the success or achievement of something
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
leadership	n: the ability, act, or status of leading a group of people or an organization
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
irony	n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
predominantly	adv: mainly, mostly, or primarily; having the greatest influence or power in a particular situation or group
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
reciprocity	n: a mutual exchange of help and advantages; privileges granted in return for similar privileges
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result