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Word	Meaning	Advanced
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
polarization	n: the division or separation of something into two opposing or contrasting groups or factions; the condition of being polarized or having poles
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
sufficient	adj: adequate; enough for a particular purpose or requirement
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
cancel	v: to decide that a previously scheduled activity will not take place
exponential	adj: becoming more and more rapid; of or involving mathematical exponents
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
appease	v: to pacify or soothe someone, usually by agreeing to their demands or requests; to calm someone’s anger or anxiety
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
behead	v: to cut off the head of a person or animal
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
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
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
abolitionist	n: a person who advocates for the abolition (the act of doing away with something) of slavery or some other practice considered unjust
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
barrel	n: a large round container made of wood, metal, or plastic, with flat ends and, usually, curved sides; one of several units of volume
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
narrowcast	v: to transmit a message or content to a specific or limited audience rather than broadcasting it to a broad or general audience
tweet	n: a short, high sound made by a small bird; a message sent using Twitter, the social media application
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
accusation	n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
lawn	n: a stretch of ground covered with grass, typically attached to a house, and often used for recreation or aesthetics
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
closet	n: a small room or cabinet with a door used for storing things, especially clothes
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
cardinal	n: a high-ranking official in the Roman Catholic Church, appointed by the Pope; a deep or bright red color; a bird of the finch family with a distinctive crest on its head; (adjective) of or relating to the highest or most important things
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
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
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
quibble	v: to argue or raise objections about trivial or minor matters; to find fault with something in a petty or unnecessary way; (noun) a minor or trivial objection or criticism about something
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
chunk	n: a thick and solid mass or piece of something
retrospect	n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished
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
rack	n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
steak	n: a thin slice of meat, typically beef, grilled or fried and served as a main dish
revive	v: to bring back to life, consciousness, or strength; to restore
humility	n: the quality or condition of being humble; a low estimate of one’s self
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
forefather	n: a person from an earlier generation who is considered to be an ancestor or predecessor, especially one who is admired or respected for their achievements or qualities
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
rip	v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture