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Word	Meaning	Advanced
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
senator	n: a member of a legislative body, especially a member of the U.S. Senate
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
harshness	n: the quality or state of being unpleasantly rough, severe, or stern; the degree to which something is difficult to endure; the unpleasantness of a sound or tone
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
parole	n: the conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of a sentence on the promise of good behavior
counselor	n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems
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
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
assistant	n: someone who helps or supports someone else to do a job
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
prosecutor	n: a lawyer or official who conducts legal proceedings against someone accused of a crime; a person who brings a criminal case to court on behalf of the state or government
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
stepfather	n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father
shelter	n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack:
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
oath	n: a solemn promise or affirmation, often made in a formal public setting, to do something or adhere to certain principles or beliefs; a formal declaration of one’s commitment to a particular course of action, organization, or duty
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
waist	n: the part of the human body between the ribs and hips or the corresponding part in other animals
laundromat	n: a self-service laundry facility where customers can wash and dry their clothes using coin-operated machines
nowhere	adv: not in, at, or to any place; not anywhere
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
adrenaline	n: a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
ooze	v: to flow or seep out slowly, often in a thick, viscous manner; to exude or emit slowly and steadily
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
squeeze	v: to apply pressure from two or more sides; to hold someone or something tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
qualified	adj: officially recognized as having completed a training course or passed the exams that are necessary to perform a particular job
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
trap	n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
drone	n: a low continuous humming noise; someone who takes more time than necessary; a pilot-less aerial vehicle that is operated by remote control
reprogram	v: to modify or recreate a program
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
midway	adv: in the middle of a process or journey; halfway between two points or stages
nick	n: a small cut, notch, or indentation in a surface or an edge
tiptoe	n: a way of walking quietly and cautiously, with the weight balanced mainly on the balls of the feet and the heels lifted off the ground; a type of shoe or slipper that has a thin sole and is designed for quiet walking; (verb) to walk quietly and carefully, balancing on the tips of one’s toes or the balls of one’s feet
racial	adj: of or related to the race (= classification of humans into groups based on physical traits or social relations)
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
discriminate	v: to treat a person or particular group of people worse or better than another, especially in an unfair way; to recognize or perceive the difference between people or things
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
silent	adj: without any or little sound
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
instill	v: to impart, introduce, or cause to be absorbed gradually
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
conviction	n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
excite	v: to make someone feel suddenly enthusiastic or eager
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
id	n: a part of the psyche that represents the unconscious desires and instincts of an individual; in psychoanalytic theory, it is believed to be the most basic and primal part of the human psyche; (also ID, short for identification) a document or card that proves a person’s identity, such as a driver’s license, passport, or national ID card
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
empathy	n: the ability to share another person’s feelings or experiences by imagining that person’s situation
couch	n: a piece of furniture made for sitting, usually with a back and armrests, designed to seat more than one person
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
overcrowded	adj: containing too many people or things in a particular space, making it cramped or uncomfortable
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
recommendation	n: an official suggestion that something is good or suitable for a particular purpose or job
proposal	n: a formal suggestion or offer, sometimes a written one
commissioner	n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
auditorium	n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances
memorable	adj: worth remembering or likely to be remembered, especially because of being very important or remarkable
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
summit	n: the highest point of a mountain or hill; a meeting of heads of state or government to discuss important issues
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
meaningless	adj: having no meaning, direction, or purpose
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
improve	v: to make or become better
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
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
brainstorming	n: a group activity or business method in which a group of people meet and think about something at the same time to solve a problem or to create good ideas
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
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
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
collaboration	n: the act or situation of working together to create or produce something
inclusive	adj: including much or everything, and especially including stated limits; not excluding any of the people, things, ideas, etc. involved in something
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals