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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
discretion | n: the quality of behaving with caution and good judgment; the ability to keep confidential information confidential; freedom to make responsible decisions based on one’s judgment | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
property | n: a thing or things that belong to someone | |
shackle | n: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind | |
restraint | n: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement | |
lynch | v: to put to death or punish (usually by hanging) without legal authorization or due process, often as an act of mob justice or vigilante action; (noun) a violent punishment, often extrajudicial, in which a mob or group of people seize and kill someone, usually by hanging, as a form of punishment or vengeance | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
correspondence | n: the letters, emails, etc., especially official or business ones; the quality or state of being the same in amount, number, status | |
slavery | n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
criminal | n: a person who has committed a crime | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
rally | v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm | |
occasionally | adv: now and then; sometimes but not often | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
distinct | adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type | |
artifact | n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
kente | n: a colorful and intricately patterned fabric originating in Ghana; traditionally worn in a variety of ceremonial and formal contexts | |
camouflage | n: an outward appearance that conceals the underlying essence of something; the way of concealing troops or military equipment so they cannot be seen against the surrounding environment | |
spandex | n: a stretchy synthetic fiber that can be woven into fabric and used in tight-fitting garments such as exercise clothing or underwear | |
burlap | n: a rough, woven fabric made from jute, hemp, or other fibers, often used for making sacks | |
silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
satin | n: a smooth fabric made of silk or synthetic fibers and characterized by a glossy or lustrous surface and a dull back | |
toddler | n: a young child who has recently learned to walk | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
policy | n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective | |
segregate | v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic | |
hood | n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment | |
residue | n: a substance that remains after a process or reaction; a remnant of something that once existed | |
systemic | adj: affecting or related to the whole of something, especially the human body or a society | |
racism | n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
intentionally | adv: in a planned or intended way | |
voter | n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election | |
suppression | n: the act of stopping or preventing something from being expressed or revealed | |
disproportionate | adj: too large or too small when compared with something else, or not deserving its importance or influence | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
incarcerate | v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
brutality | n: the quality or state of being cruel or savage | |
aspect | n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc. | |
discriminate | v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things | |
blend | v: to mix or combine two or more substances | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
capitalism | n: an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
wizard | n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field | |
confederate | n: a person who is allied or associated with another person or group, especially in a political or military context; a supporter of the Confederate States of America | |
millionaire | n: a person who has material wealth that is valued at more than a million dollars, pounds, euros, etc. | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
chattel | n: personal property, especially that which is movable and not fixed to land | |
boggle | v: to be overwhelmed or surprised by something; to hesitate or be uncertain about something; to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or surprised | |
cotton | n: a plant that is grown in warm countries and bears bolls containing seeds with soft and long hairs that are made into textile fiber and thread for sewing | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
indigo | adj: a deep blue or purple-blue color; also, the plant that yields Indigo dye | |
tobacco | n: a plant grown for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking or chewing or extraction of nicotine | |
epiphany | n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus | |
supremacy | n: the state, condition, or position of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard | |
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.; | |
sow | v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
intentional | adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent | |
segregation | n: the act or process of separating or isolating people, things, or groups based on race, gender, religion, social class, or other characteristics; a political or social system that enforces such separation or isolation | |
confront | v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person | |
dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment | |
ugly | adj: unattractive in appearance; unpleasant to look at |