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Word	Meaning	Advanced
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
adrenaline	n: (also “epinephrine”) a substance secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
stem	n: the central part of something from which other parts can develop or grow; the part of a word common to all its inflected variants; (verb) to grow out of, have roots in, or originate in
ingrained	adj: deeply rooted in someone’s mind or behavior; difficult to change due to being established for a long time
reflex	n: an automatic and unthinking response to a particular stimulus; a physical reaction to external stimuli
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
obstacle	n: a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
mindset	n: the established set of attitudes or fixed ideas held by someone
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
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
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
prediction	n: the act of predicting the future by reasoning; a statement made about the future
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
innocuous	adj: not harmful or dangerous; unlikely to cause injury or damage
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
scandal	n: an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
investigation	n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth
suspicion	n: the act of doubting something, especially something wrong
converge	v: to move or draw together at a specific location; (of lines) to move towards the same point where they join or meet
sterling	n: a British coin and unit of currency, equivalent to 100 pence; British money; something of excellent quality or genuine value
wrongdoing	n: an improper or illegal behavior or action
motive	n: the reason or incentive that drives a person to act in a certain way
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
Semitic	adj: relating to the group of languages that includes Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic, spoken by the peoples of the middle east and north Africa
handwriting	n: the particular way in which a person writes, as distinct from printing or typing
memo	n: a short written message or communication intended for internal use within an organization or company
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
espionage	n: the practice of spying or gathering confidential information about a country or organization for political or military purposes; the act of obtaining secret or confidential information by means of spies or secret agents
convinced	adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
incriminate	v: to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
conspire	v: to plan or plot together secretly, especially with an evil or unlawful purpose
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
suspicious	adj: making you feel that someone has done something wrong, illegal, or dishonest without any evidence
spy	n: a person who is employed or trained to observe or gather information in secret, often for military or political purposes; a person who secretly or illegally gathers information about a private individual or organization
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
insignia	n: a badge, emblem, or symbol that represents a particular organization, office, or rank; a distinguishing mark or badge that indicates membership or affiliation with a particular group or organization
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
degradation	n: the condition or process of changing to a lower state, or a less respected state
imprisonment	n: the state of being confined to a prison or jail; a sentence of confinement as a punishment for a crime
aptly	adv: in a way that is appropriate or fitting; in a way that demonstrates understanding or intelligence
devil	n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
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
intentionally	adv: in a planned or intended way
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
genuine	adj: real and exactly; not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
paltry	adj: lacking in importance, value, or quality; insignificant; meager or inadequate
compelling	adj: arousing strong and irresistible interest, attention, or admiration
convict	v: to prove or declare someone to be guilty of a crime; (noun) a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
motto	n: a phrase or slogan that expresses a guiding principle or goal
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
persecute	v: to subject someone to hostility, ill-treatment, or harassment, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs; to oppress or mistreat someone because of their identity
treason	n: the act of betraying one’s country or government, especially by attempting to overthrow it or give aid and comfort to its enemies; a violation of allegiance or loyalty to one’s country or government
referee	n: a person who controls the game in some sports by making players follow the rules
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
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
foul	adj: extremely unpleasant, dirty, or smelling bad
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
examine	v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them
controversial	adj: causing a lot of hot public discussion and dispute
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
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
demonstrate	v: to display something or give an exhibition to an interested audience
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
ubiquitous	adj: being or existing everywhere at once
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
ethical	adj: of or relating to principles about what is right and wrong, or the branch of knowledge dealing with these
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
fortunate	adj: having good luck or lucky
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
superior	adj: better, higher in quality, or more advanced than others
dismay	n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
mimic	v: to imitate someone’s speech, movement, or behavior, especially to make others laugh
torch	n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
exonerate	v: to clear someone of blame or accusation; to free someone from responsibility or guilt
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
bias	n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
pleasant	adj: enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or agreeable
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
itch	v: to have an uncomfortable feeling on the skin that makes you want to scratch it
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
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
contradict	v: to deny the truth of a statement by stating the opposite; to be in conflict with
virtue	n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
cluster	n: a group of similar things or people close together, often forming a distinct mass or unit
trait	n: a particular feature of your nature
anecdotal	adj: based on personal accounts or stories that may not be verifiable or representative of a larger population; characterized by anecdotes or casual observations rather than scientific data or empirical evidence
predict	v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience
takeaway	n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information
primarily	adv: mainly
correlate	v: to have a connection or relationship in which one thing affects or depends on another
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
improve	v: to make or become better
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
probabilistic	adj: characterized by the influence of chance or probability; involving the use of statistical models or methods to estimate likelihoods or risks
economics	n: the branch of social science that deals with the production, consumption, and transfer of goods and services
principle	n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression