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Word	Meaning	Advanced
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
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
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
puzzle	n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
cognitive	adj: of or relating to mental processes of understanding
stake	n: a share or financial investment in something such as a business; a wooden or metal post set up to mark something
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
utilitarianism	n: the belief that the actions are the right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority
framework	n: the structural components of a building or object that support its weight and give it form; the underlying structure of a system, concept, or text
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
ethics	n: a branch of philosophy that considers what is morally right and wrong conduct; a set of beliefs about what is morally right and wrong
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
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
dialectic	n: a method of inquiry and discussion that involves examining and resolving opposing or conflicting ideas or arguments; a discourse or dialogue that seeks to find the truth through logical reasoning and inquiry
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
entrenched	adj: established firmly and securely
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
inference	n: a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning; a deduction or assumption
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
twist	v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape
participate	v: to take part in something
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
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
francophone	adj: relating to or characterized by the use of the French language, either as a native speaker or for communication purposes; pertaining to French-speaking people or countries
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
militarism	n: a political belief of a people or a government that a country should maintain a strong military force and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
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
paradigm	n: a standard or typical example of something; a pattern or model
deform	v: to change or distort the shape or appearance of something; to become misshapen or distorted
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
substance	n: the real physical material of which a thing or person consist; the most important or main part of some idea or experience; an illegal drug
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
subterfuge	n: a deceptive stratagem, tactic, or plan used to hide one’s true intentions or to deceive someone; a trick or ruse designed to mislead or disguise the truth
magnify	v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
polar	adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites
foresee	v: to perceive or predict; to anticipate or expect something to happen in the future
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
glorious	adj: having or deserving great admiration, praise, and honor; having great beauty and splendor
abject	adj: extremely unpleasant and degrading; physically or emotionally impoverished; miserable, wretched, and hopeless
ignominious	adj: causing or deserving public disgrace or humiliation; characterized by shame or disgrace; dishonorable or humiliating in nature
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
negotiation	n: the process of discussing and reaching an agreement with others
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
hash	n: a dish consisting of chopped or minced meat and vegetables that are mixed and then cooked, often served with potatoes; purified resinous extract of the hemp plant; a symbol (#) used on social media to indicate a specific topic or category or to add emphasis to a post
inhibit	v: to prevent something, such as an action, process, etc., from happening or make it less likely to happen than normal
resolution	n: a firm decision or determination to do or not do something; the action of solving a problem, dispute, or conflict; the quality of being resolved or determined; the clarity and sharpness of an image or display
roundabout	n: a circuitous or indirect route or path; a traffic circle or rotary used to regulate the flow of traffic
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
jam	n: a situation in which something becomes stuck because of a dense crowd of people, vehicles, etc.; a preserve of crushed fruit
gridlock	n: a situation in which traffic or progress is obstructed due to congestion, blockage, or a lack of movement; a deadlock or impasse in negotiations or decision-making
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
implicit	adj: suggested but not directly expressed
equation	n: the act of regarding as equal; (mathematics) a statement that expresses the equality of two expressions by connecting them with the equals sign
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
consideration	n: the act or process of giving careful thought to something; a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
satisfaction	n: a pleasant feeling you have when you have fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation or have achieved something
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
battle-tested	adj: having been proven effective or reliable through real-world experience, especially in times of difficulty or struggle
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
yield	n: the total output of crops, profits, etc. that are produced; (verb) to produce or supply helpful something, such as a profit, an amount of food, or information
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
wand	n: a slender rod or stick, especially one used for magic or divination; a rod or staff carried by certain officials as a symbol of authority
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
proponent	n: a person who supports an idea or pleads for a cause
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business