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Word	Meaning	Advanced
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
refugee	n: a displaced person who has crossed national borders and who cannot or is unwilling to return home due to political, religious, or economic reasons or because of a war
grind	v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
constantly	adv: all the time
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
weary	adj: feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially after working hard or doing something for a long time
motorcycle	n: a two-wheeled vehicle that is driven by an engine and has no pedals
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
aspiring	adj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life
scared	adj: afraid or frightened
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
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
asylum	n: protection granted to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
cram	v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space
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
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
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
premonition	n: a strong feeling or sense that something is about to happen, often foreboding or unpleasant; a warning or indication of a future event or circumstance
sink	v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
agitated	adj: characterized by a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness; stirred up or disturbed in a physical or emotional way
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
hurl	v: to throw something with great force
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
disembark	v: to leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles after a journey; to unload or remove cargo or passengers from a vehicle
seaworthy	adj: able to sail or operate safely and effectively in open waters; fit or suitable for use at sea
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
yell	v: to shout in a sudden and loud way
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
capsize	v: to overturn or tip over a boat or other watercraft; to turn upside down or on its side, often as a result of a sudden force or imbalance
deck	n: a flat surface that is usually made of wood or other material and is attached to a building, vehicle, or other structure
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
propeller	n: a device with rotating blades or vanes used for propulsion or creating lift, typically used on boats or aircraft
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
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
tread	v: to step or walk on something
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
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
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
afloat	adj: floating or staying on the surface of a liquid or body of water; having enough money or resources to stay out of debt or financial trouble
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
limbo	n: a state of being uncertain, unknown, or neglected; an imaginary place for lost or neglected things
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
sanitation	n: the process of maintaining a clean and hygienic environment, particularly in public health and safety contexts; the practice of disposing of waste products in a safe and appropriate manner
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
influx	n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
amuse	v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh
bloat	v: to become swollen, distended, or inflated, especially in an unpleasant way; (noun) a condition in which the abdomen becomes swollen or distended with gas or fluid
blazing	adj: burning and emitting intense heat and light; powerful and impressive
fog	n: a thick cloud consisting of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air at or near the Earth’s surface; a weather condition in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of water
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
sob	v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
clutch	v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly
oxygen	n: the chemical element with the symbol O that is present in air and water and is necessary for people, animals, and plants to live
blanket	n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content
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
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
clinic	n: a building or hospital department where people can go for medical care or advice, especially of a particular condition
wreck	n: a ship that has sunk or has been destroyed; a vehicle that has been badly damaged in an accident
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
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
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
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
pediatrics	n: the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of children
dehydrated	adj: to remove the water or moisture from something by a natural or artificial process
kidney	n: either of a pair of small organs in the body that filter waste products, especially urea, from the blood and excrete them and water in urine
glucose	n: a type of sugar that is found in plants, especially fruit, and is an essential energy source in living things
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
niece	n: a daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
orphanage	n: an institution for the care of orphans (= a child whose parents are dead)
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
academy	n: a school for special training; a type of official organization that aims to encourage and develop standards in its particular field
prestigious	adj: having a high reputation or status; respected or honored; widely recognized as being of high quality or importance
institutionalize	v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.)
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
bravery	n: courage in the face of danger
deserve	v: to be worthy of or entitled to something, especially something good or valuable
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
sibling	n: a brother or sister; member of a family born to the same parents
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
injustice	n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
override	v: to use one’s authority or power to cancel or disregard something, especially a decision or rule made by someone else
migrant	n: a traveler who moves from one region or country to another, especially to find work or better living conditions; a bird or an animal that moves from one place to another
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
behalf	n: represent; advantage, benefit, the interest of someone
vain	adj: having an excessively high opinion of oneself; excessively concerned with one’s appearance or achievements; producing no result or effect, or being unsuccessful
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative