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Word	Meaning	Advanced
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
delegate	n: a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular, an elected representative sent to a conference; (verb) to transfer power to someone
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
spectrum	n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split
perk	n: an advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, you receive as well as your wages for doing a particular job
dangle	v: to hang or swing loosely, especially in a way that suggests instability or lack of support; to tempt or tantalize by holding out the prospect of something desirable but uncertain
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
reprehensible	adj: deserving of criticism or condemnation due to being morally wrong, shameful, or improper
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly
nerd	n: a person who is very interested in and knowledgeable about a particular subject such as computers, mathematics, chess, etc.
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
selfie	n: a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam to share on social media
vest	n: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority
confer	v: to have a meeting or discussion to come to a decision or agreement or exchange ideas; to bestow something
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
resort	n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance
cocoa	n: a powder made from roasted cacao beans used to flavor sweets and drinks; the dried and fermented seeds from which the powder is made
sip	v: to drink a liquid by taking small mouthfuls; (noun) a small drink
cocktail	n: a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing one or more spirits (= strong alcoholic drinks) and fruit juice; an appetizer served as a first course at a meal
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
jolly	adj: happy and lively
itinerary	n: a detailed plan or route of a journey or trip, including the sequence of destinations, the dates and times of travel, and any other pertinent information such as hotel reservations or transportation arrangements
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
orangutan	n: a large long-armed ape with red-brown hair that lives in Borneo and Sumatra and has arboreal habits
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
tan	v: to become brown as a result of exposure to the sun
redeem	v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation
conscience	n: a person’s inner sense of what is right or wrong in their conduct or motives, viewed as a guide to their behavior
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
alley	n: a narrow lane or way between buildings, often used as a passage or a shortcut; a small street that runs between two other streets
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
rifle	n: a long-barreled firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, typically with a rifled bore for accuracy
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
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
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
exchange	v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
nightclub	n: a venue that typically operates late into the night, offering music, dancing, and drinks
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
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
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
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
unleash	v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
thorny	adj: full of or covered with thorns; prickly; (of a problem) difficult to deal with
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
mourning	n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
evil	adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
bargain	n: an agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a purchase or a transaction; a deal or a negotiation that results in a product or a service being acquired for a lower price than usual or expected
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
salvation	n: preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss
percentage	n: the number, amount, or rate of something, which is usually the amount per hundred
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
berate	v: to scold or criticize harshly, often in a loud or angry manner; to rebuke or chastise severely
oppose	v: to be against or in conflict with something or someone; to resist or to try to prevent something from happening
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
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
county	n: an administrative division of a country or state, typically one of several comprising a larger division
mum	n: a British term for “mom” or “mother”; (adjective) failing to speak or communicate when expected to do so
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
disciple	n: a person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
rant	v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about
uncomfortable	adj: providing or feeling physical discomfort or slight pain
homophobia	n: a strong fear, aversion, or hostility towards people who are homosexual or towards homosexuality itself; discrimination or prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity
background	n: the details of a person’s social heritage, such as family, vocational or educational experience; past information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
prosper	v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish
folk	n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type