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Word	Meaning	Advanced
allied	adj: united or connected by a political or military agreement
aircraft	n: any vehicle that can fly and carry things or passengers, such as a plane or helicopter
swoop	v: to rapidly or forcefully descend upon something or someone from a great height or distance; to rush or pounce upon
leaflet	n: a small, thin piece of paper or other material, often used for advertising or informational purposes; a small branch or part of a leaf
anonymous	adj: having no known name, identity, or known source
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
renounce	v: to formally declare one’s abandonment or rejection of something, especially a belief, claim, or right; to give up or relinquish a particular status, title, or position
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
ripple	n: a small wave on the surface of a liquid, typically caused by an object falling into it or a slight wind
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
specifically	adv: only associated with or meant for one thing
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
regulate	v: to control something, especially by means of rules or laws
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
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
indoctrinate	v: to teach a person or group of people to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
zeal	n: great enthusiasm or passion for something; fervor; eagerness or intensity for a cause or purpose
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
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
misgive	v: to feel doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion about something; to have reservations
discotheque	n: a nightclub or restaurant where recorded music is played, and people dance
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
churn	v: to stir or agitate a liquid, substance, or mixture vigorously to produce foam or because of violent movement; to cause a large number of people to move or leave; to produce something, such as money, through continuous activity or turnover
broadcast	v: to send out a program or some information on radio or television
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
reluctantly	adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
acquaintance	n: a person one knows but who is not a close friend
studio	n: a room or building where creative or artistic work is produced; a television or radio production company
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
Nazi	n: a member or supporter of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, which controlled Germany from 1933 to 1945 and carried out a genocidal campaign against Jews and other marginalized groups; someone who subscribes to similar racist or authoritarian beliefs
denounce	v: to speak out against; to strongly criticize something or someone
sabotage	n: the deliberate and malicious damage, destruction, or disruption of equipment, machinery, or other property, often by someone with a particular agenda or motive; the subversion of an organization or institution by secret agents or spies
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
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
atheistic	adj: pertaining to or characterized by atheism, which is the belief or doctrine that there is no God or higher power
heap	n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something
Don	n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
sarcastic	adj: using irony and cutting language to mock, ridicule, or convey contempt; saying the opposite of what is meant in a mocking tone
remark	n: a comment or observation, or something said or written about a particular subject or situation; (verb) to give a spoken statement on a particular subject or situation
constitute	v: to be the essential or fundamental elements or parts of something; to establish, appoint, or assign someone to a particular office or position; to make up or compose something
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
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
escalate	v: to increase in intensity, size, or severity; to make something greater, worse, or more serious
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
brew	v: to make beer or tea by mixing a substance with hot water
feverish	adj: having or showing symptoms of a high temperature, such as sweating and shivering; characterized by or showing strong feelings of excitement or energy
constantly	adv: all the time
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
regulation	n: an official rule made and maintained by a government or some other authority; the act of controlling or directing something according to a rule
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
vent	n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion
conspiracy	n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal
graffiti	n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
swarm	n: a group of many things, such as insects, fishes, etc., in the air or water or on the ground
treacherous	adj: that cannot be trusted; malicious; hazardous, even while seeming safe
custodian	n: a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a building, institution, or collection; a guardian or keeper of something valuable or important
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
involvement	n: the fact or condition of taking part in something, or the degree to which someone takes part in something
confess	v: to admit to having done something wrong or to reveal something personal or private
immediately	adv: now or without delay
guillotine	n: a machine or device used for beheading, typically consisting of a tall upright frame with a suspended angled blade that is released to fall and sever the victim’s head from their body; a method or process that produces swift and decisive action or change
grueling	adj: extremely tiring or demanding great effort, especially with long duration or intensity
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
conspirator	n: a person who is involved in a conspiracy (= a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something), especially to commit a crime or an illegal act
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
prevail	v: to be common, widespread, or frequent; to be the strongest or most powerful
individually	adv: separately or apart from others
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused