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Word	Meaning	Advanced
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
slander	n: the act of making false and damaging statements about someone
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
sausage	n: a type of meat product usually made from pork, beef, or poultry, chopped into small pieces, put in a long tube of skin, then cooked or served cold in thin slices
satire	n: a literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize human vices, follies, or shortcomings; a genre of literature or art that uses such techniques
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
unrestricted	adj: not limited or confined in any way
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
comedy	n: a genre of dramatic entertainment that aims to amuse and provoke laughter by depicting amusing or ludicrous situations, characters, or events; the use of humor, wit, and satire in writing, films, and other forms of entertainment
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
parody	n: a humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or music designed to ridicule or criticize the original work
surreal	adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
dung	n: solid waste from animals, especially from large animals such as cattle and horses; (verb) to fertilize or dress with animals’ excrement
beetle	n: an insect having a hard shell-like back covering its wings
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
subvert	v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
revelry	n: lively and noisy festivities, typically involving drinking, dancing, and general merrymaking; a celebration marked by indulgence and enjoyment
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
downfall	n: a sudden or catastrophic decline or failure
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
arrogant	adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities
warmonger	n: a person who encourages or advocates for war, often recklessly or excessively; a person who promotes or glorifies military conflict or aggression
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
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
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
obscene	adj: offensive, rude, or disgusting, usually because of being related to sex
mockery	n: the act of ridiculing or making fun of someone or something, often in a contemptuous or mocking manner
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
spartan	adj: of or relating to Sparta (= a prominent city-state in Laconia, in ancient Greece) or its people; showing self-discipline and determination, especially in the face of hardship or adversity
embodiment	n: someone or something that precisely expresses a characteristic or an idea
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
aftermath	n: the consequences or results of a significant event, particularly a disaster or conflict; a period of time following a significant event
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
skew	v: to turn or place at an angle; to make biased or distorted with the result that it is not accurate, fair, normal, etc.
fashionable	adj: popular at a particular time
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
debt	n: something, especially money, goods, or services owed by one person to another; the state of owing something
outlandish	adj: bizarre, strange, or unconventional in appearance, behavior, or thought, often in a way that is seen as foreign or exotic; unusual or strikingly different from what is expected or normal
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
playwright	n: a person who writes plays
chorus	n: a group of singers or speakers who perform together, typically in a musical or dramatic production; the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
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
defecate	v: to excrete waste material from the body through the anus; to pass feces
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
fingerprint	n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
slapstick	n: a type of comedy in which humor is generated through exaggerated physical activity especially falls and other mishaps
impersonation	n: the act of deliberately imitating or pretending to be someone else, often for comedic or deceptive purposes
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
retort	v: to answer back or respond sharply in a sarcastic or witty manner; to counter an argument or statement with a quick and incisive reply
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound