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Word	Meaning	Advanced
arrest	v: to take into custody
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
squad	n: a small group of people organized for a particular purpose, especially a military one or a sports team
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
monstrous	adj: extremely large or evil, or having a frightening appearance
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
incarceration	n: the state of being confined in prison or jail
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
snub	v: to deliberately ignore, reject, or dismiss someone or something abruptly and rudely; to intentionally withhold attention, recognition, or acknowledgment in a way that is meant to be disrespectful or insulting
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
manslaughter	n: the killing of a person by another person, but without the intent to cause death, often resulting from reckless or negligent behavior or actions
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
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
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
eyewitness	n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened
testimony	n: a formal written or spoken statement that something is true, especially one given in court; something that serves as evidence
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
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
overturn	v: to turn something upside down; to upset
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
prosecute	v: to bring legal action against someone in a court of law; to pursue or carry out something to completion or achievement
unrelated	adj: having no connection; not belonging to the kinship
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
AI	n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
presume	v: to suppose or assume something to be true, often without sufficient evidence or proof; to take liberties, behave impolitely, or overstep one’s bounds, often due to arrogance or ignorance
bail	n: the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial in exchange for a monetary deposit to ensure their appearance in court
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
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
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
judicial	adj: of or relating to a court, a judge, or legal judgment
bogey	n: a spectral or mythological being, often portrayed as a malevolent or mischievous spirit; an undesirable or unpleasant object or entity, often used in a children’s game where the object is to avoid it; (of golf) a score of one over par for a given hole
disproportionately	adv: in a way that is not reasonably or appropriately balanced, equal, or distributed; in a manner that is unequal or excessive about something else
uncommon	adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
foundation	n: the lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level; a fundamental basis or principle upon which something is built or established; an organization that provides funding or support for charitable or educational purposes
incarcerate	v: to put or keep somebody in prison or in a place from which they cannot escape
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
inmate	n: a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison, hospital, or mental health facility
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
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
geek	n: a person who is highly interested and knowledgeable about a particular subject or field, often to the point of being obsessed
sophomore	n: a student in their second year of college or high school; used more broadly to refer to someone who is experienced in a particular activity or field
tuck	v: to push a stray piece of clothing or material into a particular area or position, especially to make it more orderly or comfortable
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
courtroom	n: a room in which a court of law is held
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
municipal	adj: of or relating to a municipality, which is a small administrative division within a larger city or town
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
troupe	n: a group of actors, dancers, or performers who work together as a team, typically in a theatrical or musical production
choreograph	v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
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
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
hood	n: a covering for the head and neck, especially one attached to a garment
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
thug	n: a violent or criminal individual, especially one who is part of a group or gang
gang	n: a group of people who organize and engage in criminal activity
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
synagogue	n: a Jewish house of worship, typically consisting of a hall for prayer and study and often containing a sanctuary, a social hall, and a collection of administrative offices
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
congregate	v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
crucial	adj: extremely vital or necessary
immediately	adv: now or without delay
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
congregation	n: a group of people assembled, typically in a church or synagogue, for religious worship or other communal purposes; a gathering or collection of people or things in a specific location or context
extent	n: the point or degree or area to which something extends
pronoun	n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it”
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
legislator	n: a member of a group of people who has the power to make or enact laws
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
harsh	adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
retribution	n: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act; just dessert or compensation for wrongdoing
culprit	n: someone who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
adequate	adj: enough, acceptable, satisfactory for a particular purpose or need
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
scrutiny	n: careful and detailed examination
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
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
defendant	n: a person or party who is accused of a crime or who is being sued in a court of law
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
blindfold	n: a covering for the eyes used to block out light, particularly one used as a means of sensory deprivation or as a form of punishment or revenge; (verb) to cover someone’s eyes with a blindfold or similar material, often as a way of preventing them from seeing something or to make a game or activity more challenging
symbolize	v: to represent or stand for something else, particularly an abstract concept or idea; to be an emblem or sign of something
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
caseload	n: the number of cases or clients that a particular professional or organization is responsible for managing or dealing with, particularly in the legal or medical field
outnumber	v: to be more numerous or greater in number than another group or entity; to exceed in quantity or number
association	n: a people or groups of people who have joined in a single organization together for a particular purpose; a social or business connection or relationship
recommend	v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
outcome	n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc.
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
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion