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Word	Meaning	Advanced
defendant	n: a person or party who is accused of a crime or who is being sued in a court of law
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
counterfeit	adj: made in imitation of something else to deceive or defraud; not genuine or authentic
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
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
fraud	n: the crime of gaining money or financial benefits by deceiving people; a person who makes deceitful pretenses
renown	n: widespread recognition or fame for someone or something; the state of being highly respected or admired
embitter	v: to cause someone to feel bitter, resentful, or angry; to make something unpleasant or difficult to accept
detract	v: to diminish the value or worth of a quality or performance
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
deception	n: the act of misleading or tricking someone, often by creating a false impression or concealing the truth; a fraudulent or dishonest action
baroque	adj: of or relating to an ornate and elaborate style of art, architecture, and music that flourished in Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries; characterized by a sense of grandeur and drama
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
canvas	n: the heavy, closely woven fabric used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
synthetic	adj: made by combining chemical substances as opposed to being naturally occurring
resin	n: a sticky, viscous substance typically obtained from trees and plants, particularly conifers and evergreens; a material used in the manufacture of adhesives, plastics, and other products, particularly those that require stiffness or abrasion resistance
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
forensic	adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings
detect	v: to find or recognize something, especially something difficult to see, hear, etc.
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
verification	n: the process of confirming the accuracy or truth of something, usually through investigation or experimentation; the act of validating or authenticating something
authenticity	n: the quality of being real or genuine
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
assess	v: to judge or decide the nature or quality of someone or something
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
outwit	v: to defeat or overcome someone cleverly or cunningly by outsmarting them; to be more clever or cunning than someone else
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
proponent	n: a person who supports an idea or pleads for a cause
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
sup	v: to eat or have a meal, typically used in informal or colloquial speech; (noun) a small drink of something
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
oeuvre	n: the complete body of work created by an artist, writer, or other creative figures; a collection of works regarded as a unified whole and representative of the creator’s artistic vision or style
forgery	n: the act of creating a fake or false document, object, or currency to deceive or defraud others; the item that has been created in such a way
inconsistent	adj: not remaining constant or in agreement
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
loot	v: steal goods from a place or person, typically during a war or riot; (noun) steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in times of war or civil disorder
oblige	v: to force or require someone to do something through legal, social, or moral obligations; to voluntarily do something to help or please someone; to be indebted or grateful to someone
allege	v: to claim or assert that something is true without providing proof or evidence
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
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
allied	adj: united or connected by a political or military agreement
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
arrest	v: to take into custody
priceless	adj: extremely valuable or important
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
treason	n: the act of betraying one’s country or government, especially by attempting to overthrow it or give aid and comfort to its enemies; a violation of allegiance or loyalty to one’s country or government
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
pun	n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
unexpected	adj: not anticipated or regarded as likely to happen
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
scam	n: a clever and dishonest, and often illegal, business scheme; a fraud
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
acquit	v: to declare someone not guilty of a crime; to relieve someone of a duty or obligation
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
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
swindle	v: to deceive or cheat someone out of money or property through deceitful means or false promises; (noun) an act or instance of deceitful or fraudulent behavior, usually to trick someone out of their money, property, or valuables
newfound	adj: newly discovered or acquired
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
despise	v: to feel strong dislike or contempt for someone or something, often because of a perceived fault or failing; to have a low or unfavorable opinion of something