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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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| victor | n: one who wins a game, competition, election, war, etc. | |
| downtrodden | adj: oppressed or treated unfairly, often by those in power or authority; subjected to harsh or abusive treatment; (noun) individuals or groups that are oppressed, mistreated, or subjected to cruel or unjust treatment | |
| aspire | v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great | |
| glorious | adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor | |
| ostensible | adj: appearing or seeming to be true, genuine, or plausible, but not necessarily so; outwardly appearing or declared to be one thing while being something different or hidden | |
| mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
| ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
| fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
| modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
| textile | n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting | |
| discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
| importance | n: the quality of being important and worthy of note | |
| representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
| margin | n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold | |
| vulnerable | adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally | |
| compromise | v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession | |
| fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
| discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
| trivial | adj: of little value or importance | |
| dismantle | v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment | |
| bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
| bolster | v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources | |
| underrepresented | adj: not adequately or proportionately represented, often in terms of a particular group, population, or perspective being excluded or marginalized | |
| ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
| geography | n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth | |
| descriptor | n: a word or phrase that describes or identifies a person, thing, or quality; a characteristic or quality of something | |
| pejorative | adj: expressing contempt, disapproval, or criticism; derogatory; having a negative connotation or intended to belittle or demean | |
| continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
| inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
| undying | adj: (especially of feelings or beliefs) lasting forever | |
| attempt | n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult | |
| shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
| misguided | adj: having or showing a wrong or mistaken understanding of a situation or course of action | |
| perception | n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses | |
| triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
| perseverance | n: steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success | |
| diaspora | n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland | |
| concerted | adj: involving the joint activity of more than one person, government, country, etc. | |
| historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
| complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
| mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
| aesthetic | adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty | |
| globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
| craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
| narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
| inclusive | adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something | |
| classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
| recast | v: to change the form of something, such as a metal object, by melting it down and reshaping it; to change the actors or the role of a particular actor in a play or film | |
| prominence | n: the state of being important, easily seen, or well known | |
| degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
| dignity | n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station | |
| subvert | v: to undermine, overthrow, or weaken the established order, system, or authority; to bring about fundamental change or revolution from within | |
| inferiority | n: the state or condition of being lower in rank, quality, or status; a feeling or sense of being less worthy or capable than others | |
| inspiration | n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity | |
| wary | adj: cautious or distrustful, especially because of a previous bad experience | |
| depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
| sophistication | n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined | |
| grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
| tapestry | n: a piece of fabric or cloth that is woven with intricate designs or scenes, often depicting historical or mythological events; a complex or intricate story, idea, or situation | |
| garment | n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt | |
| silk | n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric | |
| scarf | n: a piece of cloth worn around the neck or head for warmth, cleanliness, fashion, or religious reasons | |
| coincident | adj: happening or operating in the same place or at the same time | |
| surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
| structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
| bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
| extol | v: to praise or laud highly; to exalt or elevate someone or something by highlighting their positive qualities or attributes | |
| merit | n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward | |
| empower | v: to give someone the power or authority to do something | |
| masterpiece | n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement | |
| celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
| subservient | adj: willing to obey or serve someone else without question or complaint; excessively obedient or submissive | |
| metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
| extend | v: to broaden in scope, range, or area | |
| realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
| refugee | n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war | |
| entrepreneur | n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks | |
| identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
| magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
| authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
| educated | adj: having received a high standard of education | |
| tolerant | adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference | |
| illustration | n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something | |
| diplomat | n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations | |
| disparate | adj: very different or distinct from something else and is not connected or comparable in any way | |
| rewrite | v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information | |
| nuanced | adj: characterized by subtle differences in appearance, meaning, sound, etc. | |
| sub-Saharan | adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert | |
| traverse | v: to cross or move through a land or water area | |
| pride | n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements | |
| dictate | v: to state or give order with total authority; to say or read aloud for somebody else to write down or to be recorded | |
| apology | n: an act of saying or writing that you are sorry for something that has been done wrong or that causes a trouble | |
| regardless | adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties |
