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Word	Meaning	Advanced
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
counterfeit	adj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
strip	v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc.
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
disgrace	n: a loss of respect, honor, or dignity; a state of shame or public humiliation; an action or behavior that is seen as immoral or unacceptable; (verb) to bring shame, dishonor, or discredit upon someone or something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
societal	adj: relating to society or social relationships
self-sufficient	adj: able to provide for one’s own needs without assistance from others
conformity	n: the act or process of complying with rules, norms, or expectations; the state of being similar or identical in form or behavior to others in a group or society
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
cloak	n: a type of loose, outer garment worn over the shoulders and fastened at the neck, often with a hood; something that covers or conceals something else; a mask or disguise
knapsack	n: a backpack or bag with straps that is carried over the shoulders, often used for carrying camping or hiking supplies
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
forgo	v: to give up or abstain from something; to do without something that one might be entitled to
tease	v: to make fun of someone or make jokes about them, either in a playful way or to upset them; to separate the fibers of something; to ruffle a person’s or animal’s hair by combing
passerby	n: a person who is walking by or happens to be in the vicinity of a particular place or event, often without necessarily being involved in it in any way
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
urine	n: a liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and in many other animals that are released from the body when you urinate
masturbation	n: the act of sexually stimulating oneself by touching or rubbing one’s genitals, typically resulting in orgasm or sexual release
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
cynicism	n: a belief or attitude of distrust or skepticism, particularly concerning the motives or integrity of other people; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
cynical	adj: believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
carefree	adj: without worries or concerns; free from anxiety, responsibility, or constraints
bunch	n: a grouping of several similar things which are growing or fastened together
commitment	n: a promise or firm decision to do something or to behave in a certain way
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
adherent	n: a person who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas; the act or state of coming or being in close contact with something
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
conventional	adj: based on or following traditional rules, standards, customs, etc.
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
charitable	adj: giving money, food, or help free to those who are poor or in need; full of love and generosity
province	n: the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
satirist	n: a writer or artist who uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, often in the form of satire
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
materialistic	adj: concerned primarily with material possessions rather than spiritual or intellectual values; adhering to a philosophy that places a high value on material goods or wealth
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
hypocrite	n: a person who claims to have certain beliefs or values but acts in a way that contradicts those beliefs or values; a person who pretends to be virtuous or moral but behaves in an unethical or deceitful way
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
worthwhile	adj: having value or benefit; sufficiently important or beneficial to be worthy of time or effort; deserving of attention or consideration
groundwork	n: the basic or preparatory work or steps that provide a foundation for something
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others
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
motive	n: the reason or incentive that drives a person to act in a certain way
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
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
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
marketplace	n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers
lantern	n: a portable source of lighting, typically featuring a protective enclosure for the light source
vain	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
valuation	n: an estimation of the worth or value of something
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
stubborn	adj: refusing to change one’s mind or behavior despite persuasion or evidence to the contrary; unyielding; difficult to move or change
here-and-now	adj: focused on the present moment rather than dwelling on the past or future; characterized by a direct, pragmatic approach to problem-solving or decision-making
hippie	n: a person who follows a counterculture movement that originated in the United States during the 1960s, characterized by the advocacy of nonviolence, communal living, and a rejection of traditional American values
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
approve	v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc.
incarnation	n: the embodiment of a concept or idea in a physical form; a person or thing that personifies something
quo	n: the existing state or condition of something, especially in relation to a particular situation or issue
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something