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Word	Meaning	Advanced
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
emissary	n: a person sent on a mission or as a representative of an organization or country
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
advancement	n: the development, improvement, or progress of something
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
committee	n: a group of people appointed or elected to perform a specific function or manage a particular task, often within a larger organization
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
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
indict	v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
grandparent	n: a parent of one’s father or mother
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
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
frequent	adj: happening constantly
segregate	v: to separate or set apart from others, often based on race, gender, or some other characteristic
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
barber	n: a person who cuts men’s hair and shaves beards as a profession; a shop or establishment where such services are offered
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
incense	n: a substance that is burned to produce a pleasant scent, often used in religious or spiritual ceremonies; figuratively, something that is pleasing or satisfying to the senses, feelings, or emotions
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
seamstress	n: a woman who sews, especially one who earns her living by sewing
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
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
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
high-profile	adj: attracting much attention and interest from the public and media
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
accusation	n: a statement or claim alleging that someone has committed a crime, offense, or wrongdoing; a charge or indictment made against someone
smear	v: to spread or apply a substance thinly and unevenly over a surface; to slander or accuse someone falsely; (noun) a mark or blot made by smudging, typically a dirty or greasy one
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
voter	n: a person who votes or has a legal right to vote in a political election
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
strive	v: to try very hard to do, achieve, or obtain something
clandestine	adj: done or kept in secret, especially because it is illegal or not allowed
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
disobedience	n: the act of refusing or failing to follow orders or rules
refusal	n: the act of showing or saying that one is not willing to do or accept something
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
grassroots	adj: of or relating to the ordinary people in a society or an organization as constituting a fundamental political and economic group
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
arrest	v: to take into custody
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
boycott	v: to refuse to buy, use, or patronize a particular product or service as a form of protest or to bring about change; (noun) a deliberate and organized refusal to buy or use a product, service, or organization as a form of protest or to apply pressure for change
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
nascent	adj: in the process of emerging, becoming apparent, or coming into existence; recently formed or developed
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
desegregation	n: the action or process of eliminating segregation, typically of races or ethnic groups, in educational, social, or other institutions
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
hire	v: to give somebody a job
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
burgeon	v: to grow or develop rapidly, especially in a healthy or vigorous way
vigilant	adj: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties
inequality	n: the unfairness of a society in which some people have more opportunity, money, etc. than others; (mathematics) relation between two values when they are different
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
radical	adj: relating to the essential aspects of anything; far beyond the norm, mainly used of opinions and actions
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
rail	n: a long, thin piece of metal or wood that is used to make fences or as a support for something; (verb) to complain bitterly
resound	v: to make a loud, deep sound that echoes