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Word	Meaning	Advanced
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
disadvantage	n: a drawback or a negative aspect of something; (verb) to put someone or something in an unfavorable position
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
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.
silent	adj: without any or little sound
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
taboo	adj: prohibited or restricted by social custom
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
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
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
ignorant	adj: lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated; unaware of certain facts or information
brainwash	v: to indoctrinate someone into a belief system or ideology by means of sustained persuasion or propaganda
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
mislead	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
avenue	n: a wide road in a town or city, especially with trees or tall buildings on both sides; a line of approach
provocative	adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
amnesty	n: a general pardon for crimes, especially political crimes
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
flaw	n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
inappropriate	adj: not suitable or proper for a particular occasion, purpose, or person
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
onstage	adv: onto or on a stage in a theater; in front of an audience
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
fancy	v: to want to do or have something; (noun) something that many people believe but that is false, or that does not exist; imagination or fantasy
lasagna	n: a type of dish consisting of layers of pasta, cheese, meat, or vegetables, typically topped with tomato sauce and baked in an oven; a traditional staple of Italian cuisine
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
recipe	n: a set of instructions for preparing a dish, including the ingredients and the method of cooking