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Word	Meaning	Advanced
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
medication	n: a drug or other form of medicine that treats, prevents, or alleviates the symptoms of the disease
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
naive	adj: showing unaffected simplicity and lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment
hoax	n: a deliberately fabricated deception, often intended to trick or mislead people into believing something that is not true; a practical joke or prank
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
devastate	v: to wreck a place or an area or cause significant damage
machete	n: a large, heavy knife with a broad blade used for cutting vegetation or, in some cultures, as a weapon
inevitably	adv: in a manner that cannot be avoided or prevented
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
confirmation	n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
anguish	n: severe physical or emotional pain or suffering; distress or mental agony
kick-start	v: to start something by providing an initial burst of energy or enthusiasm
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
dispassionate	adj: not influenced by strong emotions or personal feelings; objective and impartial; characterized by rationality and objectivity rather than being driven by subjective biases or emotions
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
firm	adj: resolute or unwavering in decision-making or action; strong or secure in structure, make, or composition; reliable, trustworthy, or dependable; (noun) a business or company
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
gut	n: the long tube in the body of a person or animal through which food passes when it leaves the stomach; the mental strength or bravery required to do something difficult or unpleasant
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
headline	n: a heading at the top of a newspaper or magazine story or page
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
incite	v: to encourage, stir up, or provoke someone to do something; to urge, instigate, or stimulate someone to take action, often negative or aggressive
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something