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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sojourn	v: to stay for a short time in a particular place; (noun) a temporary stay
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
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
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
scorn	n: a feeling of contempt or disdain for someone or something seen as unworthy or inferior; an expression of contempt or ridicule
custody	n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
strategize	v: to plan or devise a detailed plan, especially for achieving success in situations
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
abolition	n: the act of formally ending a system, practice, or institution, especially one that is considered unjust or harmful
emancipation	n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
indenture	n: a legal agreement between two parties, typically a contract of apprenticeship or a deed of conveyance, that is written in duplicate or triplicate and separated by indentations to prevent fraud or alteration and is often used to bind a person to a specific job or service
servitude	n: the state of being a slave or being subject to someone else’s control or domination; a condition of subjugation or subservience
explicit	adj: stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
solace	n: comfort or consolation in a time of distress, sadness, or disappointment; (verb) to comfort or console someone in a time of distress, loss, or suffering
increasingly	adv: more and more
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
denounce	v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
rename	v: to give a new name to something; to change the name of something
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
bigot	n: a person who is intolerant of others who hold different opinions, beliefs, or values, especially someone who displays stubborn and unreasonable prejudice against particular groups of people
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
mob	n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
recall	v: to remember something
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
quell	v: to put an end to or suppress something, often a disturbance, rebellion, or emotion; to calm or quiet down
placate	v: to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe someone upset or agitated
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
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.
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
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
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
outspoken	adj: frank and candid in speech or expression; not afraid to speak one’s mind or voice one’s opinions, even if unpopular or controversial
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful