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Word	Meaning	Advanced
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
withstand	v: to resist the effect or impact of something
temperature	n: the degree of hotness or coldness of a thing or place
corruption	n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
traffic	n: the movement of vehicles, people, or goods along a route or through a transport system; the amount of such movement in a particular place or at a particular time
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
untouchable	adj: unable to be touched or approached; beyond reach or influence; belonging to a social caste in India considered too low or impure to be touched or associated with by higher castes
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.
cartel	n: a group of businesses or organizations that join together to control the production and distribution of a particular product or service, often to limit competition and increase profits
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
ambassador	n: a diplomatic representative of a country who is sent to another country or international organization
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
applaud	v: to express approval of someone or something by clapping the hands
candidate	n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
agenda	n: a list or outline of things to be done, discussed, or considered
detain	v: to keep someone in official custody; to prevent them from leaving
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
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
garment	n: a piece of clothing, such as a dress, coat, or shirt
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
guerrilla	n: a member of small, independent soldiers or fighters who engage in irregular, often surprise attacks against enemy forces
commando	n: a member of a special military unit or elite force specializing in unconventional warfare or covert operations; a style of clothing or undergarments without a waistband or fabric covering the legs
personnel	n: a group of people who are employed in an organization or one of the armed forces; the department responsible for hiring, training, and placing employees
upright	adj: perpendicular to a horizontal surface or line; (adverb) in a vertical position
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
relive	v: to experience again or bring back the memory of a past event or time
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
paralyze	v: to cause a person or part of the body to become unable to move or feel
react	v: to take action in response to something
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
jungle	n: an area of tropical forest where in which trees and plants grow very thickly
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
insomnia	n: the condition of being unable to sleep, usually a chronic one
erase	v: to remove something completely, especially by rubbing it
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
paranoia	n: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically compounded by feelings of anxiety or irritability
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
distrust	n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something
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
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
downpour	n: a heavy rain that often starts suddenly
urgent	adj: requiring immediate attention or action; pressing
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
snap	v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands
assassin	n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money
align	v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line
meridian	n: a circle or imaginary line on the Earth’s surface, running from north to south and passing through both poles
pathway	n: a track that constitutes or serves as a path; an approach or a way of doing something
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
concentration	n: the ability to focus all your time and energy on one thing without thinking about anything else.
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
lookout	n: a person or group of people who are responsible for watching for danger or other potential threats and warning others of their presence
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
startle	v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
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
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
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
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
ant	n: a very small insect that lives under the ground or in a mound in highly organized groups
bullet	n: a metal projectile that is shot from a gun
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
tarantula	n: a large, venomous spider with a round body and long, hairy legs
scorpion	n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting
anaconda	n: a large non-venomous snake found in South America, known for its impressive size and ability to constrict its prey
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
jaguar	n: a large animal of the cat family that has a yellowish-brown coat with black spots, mainly found in parts of Central and South America
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
resentment	n: bitterness or indignation at being treated unfairly
mistrust	v: to have doubts or suspicions about the honesty or sincerity of someone
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
piranha	n: a small freshwater fish that inhabit South American rivers that has sharp teeth and eats live animals
alligator	n: a large semiaquatic reptile with a long tail, powerful jaws, and rough skin, native to the Americas and China
mangrove	n: a tropical coastal tree or shrub that grows in saline soil and has prop roots that help to stabilize it
diabetes	n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
manipulate	v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
preparation	n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready
secrecy	n: the state or quality of being kept hidden or private; the act of keeping something confidential or unknown to others
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
upstairs	adv: on or to an upper or highest floor of a building
commotion	n: a state of confused and noisy disturbance
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
dismantle	v: to take apart or demolish (a structure, machine, system, or the like); to strip off fittings or equipment
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
explode	v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
discipline	n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
frailty	n: the condition of being weak or delicate, often due to age or illness; a weakness or flaw in character or morality
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
handcuff	n: a pair of metal restraints that are designed to lock around a person’s wrists and prevent them from moving their hands freely; (verb) to restrain or restrict the movement of a person by applying handcuffs, typically as part of an arrest or other security-related process
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
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
gag	v: to prevent or restrict speech or expression, often through force or intimidation; to bind or cover the mouth to prevent speech; to cause someone to retch or choke; (noun) a device that is placed over someone’s mouth to prevent them from speaking or making noise; an order that prohibits a person or group from discussing a particular topic or sharing certain information with others
shriek	v: to make a loud and high-pitched cry or scream, often in response to a sudden shock, surprise, or pain; to shout or protest loudly and forcefully
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
vibrate	v: to move or cause anything to move fast and in small increments from side to side
referendum	n: a general vote in which all the people of a country can vote on an important political or social issue
Brexit	n: (short for “British exit”) the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union (EU), which originates from a nationwide referendum held in the UK on June 23, 2016, in which 51.9% of voters chose to leave the EU
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease