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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
noun	n: a word that generally functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects
malevolent	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm or evil to others
device	n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic
cramp	n: a sudden, painful contraction or spasm of a muscle, typically in the leg or abdomen; a feeling of tightness or discomfort in a muscle caused by prolonged use or stress
inelastic	adj: not able to respond or adapt easily to changes in demand, supply, or price; lacking flexibility or versatility
lexicographer	n: a person who compiles or edits dictionaries, often by studying and documenting the meanings, origins, and usage of words and phrases
harmless	adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm
drudgery	n: hard, menial, and tedious work; a routine, monotonous task that is considered boring or unpleasant
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
openly	adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
outdated	adj: no longer useful or valid because of being old-fashioned
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
prescribe	v: (of a doctor) to advise and order the use of particular medicine or treatment for someone, especially in writing; to issue commands or orders for something
dictate	v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
slang	n: informal or non-standard language that is often used within a specific group or culture and may not be considered appropriate in a professional or formal context
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
pollute	v: to make an area or substance, such as land, air, water, etc., dirty or harmful to living things by adding waste matter or harmful chemicals
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
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
variation	n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
pitiful	adj: making people feel sorrow or sympathy; very small or poor
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
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
edition	n: a particular form or version in which a text, especially a printed book, magazine, or newspaper, is published;
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
curate	n: a clergyman who is in charge of a parish; a person in charge of a museum, gallery, or church, responsible for the care and display of its collections and exhibitions; (verb) to carefully select, organize, and maintain items in a collection, exhibition, or presentation
criteria	n: (plural of criterion) standards or conditions by which something may be judged or decided
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
profanity	n: a speech or behavior that expresses of lack of respect for God or holy things
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
slur	v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
attitude	n: the way you think and feel about someone or something
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
pronoun	n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it”
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
nonbinary	adj: someone who does not identify as a man or a woman; not relating to, composed of, or including only two things
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
affirm	v: to assert that something is true or real; to state positively
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on