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Word	Meaning	Advanced
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
arrest	v: to take into custody
spouse	n: a person’s husband, wife, or partner in marriage
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
accusation	n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
grisly	adj: causing horror or disgust because of being connected with death or injury or having a raw or savage quality
fingerprint	n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
damn	v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
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
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
jury	n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
evidentialism	n: a philosophical theory that emphasizes the importance of evidence in forming beliefs and holds that beliefs are justified only if they are based on sufficient evidence
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
neutral	adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc.
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
unbiased	adj: free from prejudice or favoritism; fair and impartial in judgment and decision-making
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
relevance	n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
dishonest	adj: capable of being corrupted, not honest
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
pretension	n: the act of claiming or asserting something, especially without good reason or without evidence; an unfounded or excessive claim or ambition
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
pragmatic	adj: practical rather than idealistic
practical	adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
recall	v: to remember something
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
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