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Word	Meaning	Advanced
militia	n: a military force comprised of trained soldiers who are usually a citizen or have other jobs
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
whisk	v: to move something somewhere suddenly and quickly
photograph	n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
abuse	n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
caretaker	n: a person employed to take care of a large building such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.; a person employed to look after a house or land while the owner is away
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
den	n: a wild animal’s lair or hiding places, such as a fox or bear
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
cigar	n: a roll of dried tobacco for smoking
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
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
expose	v: to show something by uncovering it; to make something accessible to some action or influence
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
undeniable	adj: not possible to deny; true or certain
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
warlord	n: a military leader who has gained control over a region or territory, typically through force or intimidation; a commander of an army or group of soldiers who operates outside the control of a legitimate government
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
lawmaker	n: a politician or legislator who is responsible for making and changing laws
convince	v: to persuade someone or make someone believe that something is true
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
legislation	n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws
fingertip	n: the end or tip of a finger
civic	adj: of or relating to a town, city, or the people who live in it
eyewitness	n: someone who sees an event, especially a crime or accident, happen and can describe what happened
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
undemocratic	adj: against to or not based on the principles of democracy
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
circulate	v: to move continuously or freely around a place or closed system
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
fake	adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit
metadata	n: information that describes or provides contextual details about other data, such as the content, structure, format, or authorship of a document or file
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
verify	v: to check that something exists or is true, or to prove that something is correct
valid	adj: having a reasonable basis in logic or fact; still legally or officially acceptable
retract	v: to take back, withdraw, or revoke something that has been said or done; to disavow or repudiate a statement or assertion that one has previously made
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
platform	n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed
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
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
android	n: a robot with a human appearance; (operating system) Google’s mobile operating system
deluge	n: a severe flood; an overwhelming number or amount of something
investigator	n: a person whose job is to conduct an investigation or inquiry into something, often to gather information or evidence
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
broad	adj: very wide; general
daylight	n: the natural light produced by the sun during the day, especially in contrast to artificial light or darkness
fabricate	v: to make something, especially by assembling parts or constructing it from raw materials; to invent and present something false as true or real to deceive someone
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
courageous	adj: able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
frequent	adj: happening constantly
guidance	n: advice or instructions given to help direct someone’s behavior or decision-making
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
upload	v: to transfer digital data or files from a local computer or device to a remote server or network; the act of transferring such data or files
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
ninja	n: a Japanese warrior or assassin trained in martial arts and stealth tactics, associated with the feudal era of Japan
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
arrest	v: to take into custody
livestream	n: a real-time video or audio broadcast of an event, performance, or activity that is encoded and distributed over the Internet, usually through dedicated apps or websites, allowing distributed viewers to watch it remotely
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
tap	v: to hit someone or something quickly, gently, and often repeatedly; to use existing resources, such as energy, knowledge, etc.
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
solidarity	n: unity or agreement of feelings or actions among a group, especially among individuals with a common interest
frontline	adj: in the most critical or dangerous position; in the military line or part of an army closest to the enemy
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
app	n: (abbreviation for application) software designed to run on smartphones and other mobile devices or inside a web browser on a PC
perpetrator	n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
favela	n: a Brazilian shantytown or slum, typically located on the outskirts of a major city, characterized by poverty, overcrowding, and lack of basic services such as sanitation and security
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
amplify	v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness
forcibly	adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will
evict	v: to expel someone from a property, especially with the support of the law
glossy	adj: having a smooth, shiny surface or finish; characterized by an attractive, polished appearance; often used to describe photographs or printed materials with a high-quality finish
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
bystander	n: a person who witnesses an event or situation but does not actively participate or intervene
transgender	adj: relating to or denoting a person whose gender identity does not correspond to that person’s biological sex assigned at birth
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
employee	n: a person who is hired to work for a business or organization in exchange for wages or salary; a worker
garner	v: to acquire or accumulate something through effort or attention
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
transphobia	n: prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards transgender people or people who do not conform to traditional gender roles or expectations
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
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
stunning	adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
quantify	v: to express or measure something in numerical terms
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
silicon	n: a chemical element with the symbol Si that is a hard, brittle crystalline solid with a blue-grey metallic luster and used for the transistors and integrated circuit chips in computers
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
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
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
filter	n: any of several types of equipment or systems used to separate particles from liquids or gases or to remove specific forms of light
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
domestic	adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
margin	n: the space around the edge of a page or document; (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold