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Word	Meaning	Advanced
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
rainbow	n: an arch of colors in the sky caused by the refraction and dispersion of sunlight through rain
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
serenity	n: the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled; a feeling of tranquility or peacefulness
meditation	n: the act of focusing one’s mind on a particular object or thought; activity to train attention and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
sustainable	adj: able to continue or be continued for a long time
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
equality	n: the state or quality of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities; fairness and impartiality
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
dignify	v: to make something worthy of respect or honor; to elevate or give importance to something that may otherwise be considered insignificant
security	n: the state of being free from danger, risk, or harm; measures taken to protect against threats or attacks; a financial asset, such as a stock or bond that derives value exclusively from the ownership interest or claim to a particular underlying asset or obligation
pacifist	adj: a person who believes in pacifism, which is the opposition to war and violence as a means of resolving conflicts
heavy-duty	adj: designed to withstand or endure rough, harsh, or intense use; made for heavy or strenuous work
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
redefine	v: to change the meaning or interpretation of something; to make people think about something in a new or different way
rational	adj: based on reason or logic; using good judgment and sound thinking
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
doll	n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
modernize	v: to bring up to date or make contemporary in style or function; to bring modern methods or resources into an existing organization or system
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
tar	n: a thick, sticky substance that is dark in color and is commonly used for road surfacing or as a material for roofing; a common byproduct of burning coal or wood
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
laureate	n: a person who has been awarded an honor or a prize for achievement in a particular field, especially in literature or academia; a poet who is honored for achieving the highest level of excellence in a competition or for producing a lifetime body of work
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
stare	v: to gaze or look fixedly and intently at someone or something, often in a questioning, curious, or suspicious manner; (noun) a fixed, intense, and prolonged gaze or look
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
robe	n: a loose-fitting garment, typically a long flowing outer garment, often worn as a ceremonial or formal attire
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
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
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
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
concerned	adj: feeling worry or interest about something; showing interest or attention
agitate	v: to disturb or upset someone’s emotions, peace, or tranquility; to stir or shake something up, often to mix or dissolve it
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
bust	v: to break something; (noun) a woman’s chest, or the measurement around a woman’s chest; (noun) an occasion for something excessive, such as work, eating, drinking, etc.
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
league	n: an association of sports teams who compete against each other; an obsolete unit of distance of variable length, equal to about 3 miles or 4,000 meters
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
numb	adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity
arrest	v: to take into custody
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
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
plow	n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
hooked	adj: being caught or caught up in something; curved down like an eagle’s beak
staunch	adj: firmly loyal and devoted, unyielding or resolute
protestant	adj: a member of a Western Christian church that is separate from the Roman Catholic Church and that is based on the teachings of Martin Luther and other Reformers
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
primarily	adv: mainly
tum	n: (also known as “tummy”) a person’s stomach or the area around the stomach; an abnormal swelling or growth in the body, often caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
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
landmine	n: an explosive device hidden underground and designed to be detonated by the presence, proximity, or contact with a person or vehicle
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
butt	v: to strike or push something with the flat end of your hip or buttocks; to hit or knock forcefully; (noun) the remaining end of a smoked cigarette