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Word	Meaning	Advanced
undercover	adj: carried out or conducted in secret, with one’s true identity or purpose concealed; disguised, incognito
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
immersion	n: the act of putting someone or something into a liquid completely; the state of being completely involved in a subject or activity
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
evangelical	adj: relating to or advocating a form of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and faith over religious rituals and central authority within the church
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
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
educate	v: to provide or receive instruction or training over a period of time at a school, university, etc.
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
proselytize	v: to try to convert someone to a new belief or opinion, typically a religious or political one; to advocate or spread a particular doctrine or ideology
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
gulag	n: (an acronym for the Russian term “Main Directorate of Camps”) a system of forced labor camps and prisons in the Soviet Union, particularly during Joseph Stalin’s regime, used for political repression and punishment, often subjecting prisoners to harsh conditions and extensive physical labor
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
slogan	n: a short, catchy phrase or motto that is used by a person, organization, or company to promote a particular product, cause, or idea
badge	n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
sanction	n: official permission or approval for an action, especially an economic or political action by a government or international organization; a penalty or punishment imposed for breaking the law, rule, or agreement; (verb) to impose a penalty or punishment for breaking the law, rule, or agreement
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
meticulously	adv: with great attention to detail; thoroughly and carefully
devote	v: to commit or dedicate oneself or one’s time, effort, or energy to a particular task or purpose
approval	n: the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable
bug	n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
conversation	n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc.
overhear	v: to hear what other people are saying without intending to and their knowledge
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
portrait	n: a painting, picture; the likeness of a person, especially one showing the face
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
chalk	n: a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock composed of calcium carbonate, often used for drawing or writing on surfaces such as blackboards
vacation	n: a period in which someone does not have to attend work or school and is free to do whatever they choose, such as travel or leisure
virtually	adv: almost completely
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
mythical	adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination
accomplishment	n: the successful completion of a task or goal; an ability that has been acquired by training
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
clone	n: a plant or animal whose genetic information is identical to that of a parent organism from which it was created; an unauthorized copy or imitation
grade	n: a particular level of quality, size, importance, etc.
hazy	adj: not clear due to a lack of recollection, comprehension, or detail; unsure or perplexed about something
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
regurgitate	v: to bring back partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth; to repeat or recite something without understanding or adding anything new or original
essay	n: a short piece of writing on a particular topic, usually written by a student as a port of a course of study
thesis	n: a written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree, that sets out the author’s findings on a particular subject
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
assignment	n: a duty or task given to someone, usually as part of their job or studies
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
intent	n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something
recipient	n: a person who receives something
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
giggle	v: to laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly, nervous, or childlike way
blush	v: to become red in the face from embarrassment, shame, or modesty
improve	v: to make or become better
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
persecution	n: the act or practice of treating someone cruelly or unfairly, especially based on race, religion, or political belief
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
merciless	adj: showing no pity or compassion, cruel or without mercy; harsh and unforgiving
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
casual	adj: relaxed and informal in manner or dress, not planned or expected; not involving commitment or seriousness
encourage	v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do
risky	adj: involving the possibility of danger, failure, or loss
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
monotone	n: a sound or voice that does not vary in pitch or tone; a sequence of words or phrases that are delivered without variation in pitch or tone, often resulting in a dull or boring quality
concrete	adj: existing in a physical or material form rather than an abstract one; based on facts rather than ideas or guesses; made of or covered with cement
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
slave	n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person