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Word	Meaning	Advanced
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
debrief	v: to question, investigate, or discuss with someone after an event or task to share information and evaluate the performance
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
punch	v: to strike someone or something with one’s fist; to make a hole in something
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
allegation	n: an assertion or claim that is made without proof or evidence; a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal but which has not been proven in a court of law
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
preface	n: an introduction or preliminary statement, particularly to a book or other written work, that provides context or sets out the author’s purpose or perspective
disclaim	v: to deny any responsibility or connection with something; to renounce or give up any claim to something
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
heterosexual	adj: attracted to individuals of the opposite sex
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
imply	v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
yoga	n: a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely practiced for health and relaxation
quarterback	n: the player in American football who typically leads the offense and is responsible for calling plays, passing the ball, and directing the team’s overall strategy on the field
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
hire	v: to give somebody a job
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
velvet	n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
disrespect	n: an expression of lack of regard or contempt for someone or something
halfway	adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points
chick	n: a baby bird, especially a young chicken
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
immediately	adv: now or without delay
mortify	v: to cause extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation; to subdue or discipline one’s bodily passions or desires
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
silent	adj: without any or little sound
necessarily	adv: in an essential manner; in such a way as could not be otherwise
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
autopilot	n: a system that automatically controls the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
audacity	n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless
pawn	n: a piece in the game of chess that can be moved only forward and captured only diagonally; (verb) leave as a guarantee in return for money
preach	v: to deliver a religious or moral message to an audience
inviting	adj: having an attractive or tempting quality that draws people in; encouraging or alluring in a way that makes people want to take part or participate
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
cringe	v: to move back or away from someone or something because you are afraid or shocked; to shrink as in fear, disgust, or embarrassment
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
alpha	n: the first letter in the Greek alphabet; in social and group dynamics, the highest or most dominant member of a group or social hierarchy
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
participate	v: to take part in something
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
broaden	v: to make or become wider or more extensive; to make or become more tolerant or liberal.
dorm	n: a residence hall or building that provides living quarters for students or other occupants, typically on a college or university campus
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
introspective	adj: characterized by a tendency to reflect on one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions, often with a deep or philosophical level of analysis and introspection
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
glorify	v: to praise or honor something or someone, often in an exaggerated or overly positive way; to elevate or exalt something or someone to a higher status or position
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
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
hijack	v: to seize control of an airplane or other vehicle during an operation, especially with violence
cologne	n: a perfumed liquid typically made from essential oils and alcohol and used to give a pleasant scent to the body or living space
ken	n: knowledge, perception, understanding, or range of sight; (verb) to be aware of or know
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
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
self-respect	n: a feeling of being proud of and confident in yourself
authentic	adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
pornography	n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
achievable	adj: possible to accomplish or attain
bang	v: to hit or cause to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
feminism	n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society
slide	v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption
glazed	adj: having a shiny surface or coating, as if covered in glass; having a dull, blank expression
memorize	v: to learn something carefully so that you will remember it exactly
reframe	v: to reinterpret, rephrase, or redefine an issue, situation, or question in a different way
imbue	v: to inspire or permeate something or someone with a particular feeling or quality; to saturate or fill something with a specific color, taste, or smell
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
contingent	adj: possible but not certain to occur; (noun) a group of people or things that are present or available to do something if it is needed
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
reel	n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
validate	v: to check or prove that something is true; to make something officially or legally acceptable or approved
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
shiny	adj: reflecting light and having a bright and smooth surface
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
hook	n: a curved device used for suspending, holding, or pulling something, especially one attached to a surface for hanging things on; a sharp curve or crook
wan	adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy
poke	v: to push or prod with a sharp object or the finger
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
sketchy	adj: lacking in detail or completeness; vague, uncertain, or unreliable; suspicious or questionable
academic	adj: associated with schools, colleges, and universities, especially studying and thinking, not with practical skills
crucify	v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die
pandemic	n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
suit	n: a set of clothes that are made from the same material; a claim or complaint that a person or organization can file in court against another party; (verb) to be fit or acceptable for
educator	n: a person who teaches or educates people
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
triage	n: the process of sorting or categorizing patients or other items by severity or priority to determine the order in which they should be treated or handled
band-aid	n: a small strip or patch of adhesive material, with a sterile gauze pad in the center, used to cover a minor wound or injury and help promote healing
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
tuition	n: the act of teaching something, especially when given to a small group or one person; fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
priority	n: something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first
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
license	n: an official permission or authorization to do, use, or own something; a legal document that grants the holder the right to perform certain activities, such as driving a car, practicing a profession, or using a particular product or service
mandatory	adj: required by a rule or law, compulsory
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
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
audacious	adj: showing a willingness to take bold risks or to do something that is considered unconventional or daring; marked by originality, creativity, or boldness
pledge	v: to make a formal promise to give or do something
draft	n: a preliminary version of something that is not yet in its final form
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
superhero	n: a fictional hero who possesses extraordinary powers and abilities and is dedicated to protecting the public
auditorium	n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
gladiator	n: a person who fought in ancient Rome’s public contests, typically armed with weapons and wearing armor to entertain audiences
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard