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Word	Meaning	Advanced
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
facetious	adj: treating serious matters with inappropriate humor; not meant to be taken seriously; characterized by flippant or frivolous intent; making jokes or jests inappropriately
ripe	adj: (of fruit or crops) fully developed and ready to be eaten or harvested
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
paradox	n: a statement, situation, or person that has two opposite facts or features and therefore seems impossible, is difficult to understand, or is strange;
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
prompt	v: to make someone decide to or try to do something, or to make something happen
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
feminism	n: the belief in and advocacy of equal rights, opportunities, and treatment for all genders, particularly women, and the recognition of the systematic and cultural oppression of women in society
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
sitcom	n: a television or radio program that features a continuing cast of characters in humorous or dramatic situations, typically presented in a half-hour format
cartoon	n: a simple drawing depicting a humorous or critical situation, often accompanied by a caption
esoteric	adj: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
documentary	n: a film or a radio or television program that gives facts and information about a subject; of or derived from official documents
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
feminist	adj: describing a belief in and advocacy for achieving gender equality in social, political, and economic spheres; advocating for the rights and empowerment of women; (noun) a person who believes in and advocates for gender equality between men and women
resigned	adj: having accepted something unpleasant or difficult, particularly a job or situation, without complaint or resistance; accepting one’s fate or circumstances
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
experimental	adj: relating to or based on new ideas, forms, methods, etc. that have not been tried before, usually to find out what effect they have
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
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
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
swish	v: to move or cause to move with a hissing or rustling sound
cachet	n: a mark or emblem that signifies prestige, quality, or value; a seal or stamp used to guarantee the authenticity
hallway	n: an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
covert	adj: kept secret or concealed; not openly practiced or engaged in
tiptoe	n: a way of walking quietly and cautiously, with the weight balanced mainly on the balls of the feet and the heels lifted off the ground; a type of shoe or slipper that has a thin sole and is designed for quiet walking; (verb) to walk quietly and carefully, balancing on the tips of one’s toes or the balls of one’s feet
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
epiphany	n: a moment of sudden and great realization or revelation; a Christian festival, held on 6 January, celebrating the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
indebted	adj: owing money or having financial obligations to another person or organization; feeling grateful or obligated to someone for their help, support, or kindness
patriarchy	n: a social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of a property
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
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
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
immigration	n: the act or process of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
edit	v: to prepare written material for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
continuum	n: a series of similar items in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
straightforward	adj: easy to do or understand, or simple; free from ambiguity
merchandise	n: goods or products that are available for sale, especially those that are part of a company’s stock or inventory; anything that is marketed or sold to customers as a commodity or product
misogyny	n: a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
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
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
institute	n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
sober	adj: not drunk or affected by alcohol; dignified in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
esteem	n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone
snowflake	n: a small, thin, delicate piece of snow; a person, especially a young person, who is perceived as overly sensitive, easily offended, or with an inflated sense of entitlement
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
overblow	v: to blow or be blown with excessive force or intensity, often resulting in a distorted or overly loud sound; to exaggerate the importance or impact of something
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
apathetic	adj: lacking interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifferent or unconcerned, often in situations where one might be expected to be emotionally engaged or invested
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
disparity	n: a significant difference or inequality between two or more things
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
trafficking	n: the illegal trade in goods, services, or people, often across national borders
firsthand	adv: from the source; directly; (adjective) received directly from a source
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
nonprofit	adj: not established for commercial profit
grad	n: (informal for graduate) a student who has recently graduated or is about to graduate from a school, college, or university
volunteer	n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do
disillusion	v: to disappoint someone or something because you found that something you believed in or hoped for was not as it seemed
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
breeze	n: a gentle wind that is not very strong or forceful, typically cool and refreshing
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
creative	adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
whip	v: to hit a person or an animal severely with a thin, flexible stick with a cord or leather thong at the end, as a punishment, discipline, etc.
arrogant	adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities
overestimate	v: to estimate something to be greater in amount or importance than it really is
servile	adj: excessively submissive or obedient; behaving like a servant or slave without questioning authority
underestimate	v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is
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
apt	adj: having a natural talent, inclination, or tendency for a particular activity, skill, or trait; appropriate or fitting for a specific situation or purpose
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
caseworker	n: a social worker or other professionals who provides assistance and guidance to individuals or families who are dealing with various issues, such as poverty, healthcare, mental health, or legal problems
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
immigrant	n: a person who has come to a country where they were not born to live there permanently
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
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
lofty	adj: elevated in position, rank, or status; grand; elevated in style or language
intractable	adj: difficult to manage or control; stubborn or obstinate
congress	n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups
thumb	n: the short, thick digit of the hand next to the index finger; (verb) to travel by getting free rides from motorists
coordinate	v: to bring the different parts of the activity and the people into an organized, ordered, or efficient relationship; (adjective) of equal importance, rank, or degree
carpool	n: a group of people who regularly travel together in one vehicle, typically to commute to work or school
console	v: to provide emotional support or encouragement to someone; (noun) a type of table that is meant to be displayed against a wall; a control panel or unit that houses the controls for a particular piece of equipment
soothe	v: to calm or comfort someone or something; to make something less painful or uncomfortable
cite	v: to refer to something such as a passage, book, etc. as evidence for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
afield	adv: far away from home; in a field or rural area, often used in the context of hunting or gathering wild plants
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
certainty	n: the state of being certain
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.