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Word	Meaning	Advanced
jihad	n: a concept in Islam referring to a struggle or effort, often internal, to uphold or defend the faith, which can be interpreted in different ways, including as a spiritual or political struggle
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
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
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
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
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
lust	n: a strong desire or craving, usually of a sexual nature
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
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
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
Sanskrit	n: an ancient language of India and an important sacred language in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism; used as a scholarly and literary language in South Asia for thousands of years
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
ungodly	adj: not conforming to religious or moral principles; sinful or wicked; outrageous or excessive
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
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
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
bin	n: a container, usually that has a lid and used for waste
laden	adj: heavily loaded or burdened
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
primarily	adv: mainly
crusader	n: a person who is committed to a cause or campaign that they see as being beneficial or righteous; historically, a person who took part in the medieval military campaigns to retake the Holy Land from the Muslims
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
horrendous	adj: causing horror, shock, or a feeling of extreme disgust; extremely unpleasant or terrifying
monstrous	adj: extremely large or evil, or having a frightening appearance
definition	n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol
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
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
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
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
psychopathic	adj: relating to or suffering from a serious, and often undiagnosed, mental disorder with extreme or violent social behavior
imam	n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
outdoors	adv: in or into the open air; outside a building or structure
endorse	v: to officially approve, support, or recommend someone or something
sermon	n: a speech or lecture given by a religious leader, especially a minister or priest, as part of a worship service
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
congregate	v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
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
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
extremism	n: the holding of extreme political or religious views; actions or beliefs that fall outside of what is considered acceptable or reasonable
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
cross-hair	n: (also known as a “reticle”) a fine, narrow intersecting line or marker, often in the shape of a cross, used as a targeting or aiming aid, specifically in optics or firearms
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
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
appropriate	adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
debase	v: to reduce the quality, value, or esteem of something, often by lowering its moral or ethical standard; to demean or degrade
corrupt	adj: characterized by dishonest behavior or actions, often involving bribery, fraud, or the abuse of power for personal gain; morally or ethically flawed or polluted; (verb) to make someone or something morally depraved or causing it to become dishonest
persuade	v: to convince or induce someone to do something by presenting a reason or argument; to sway or influence someone’s decision or opinion
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
poll	n: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people; the process of voting at an election
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
fanatic	adj: characterized by excessive enthusiasm or zeal; displaying irrational or extreme devotion to a cause, ideology, or person, often to the point of intolerance or extremism
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
doe	n: a mature female of mammals of which the male is called a buck, such as a deer or a rabbit
champagne	n: a type of sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, or any similar wine produced elsewhere
disengage	v: to withdraw or separate oneself from a situation or relationship
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
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
brand	n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning
peninsula	n: a long piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but is linked to a larger part of the land
haram	adj: (opposite of “halal”) a term in Islam that refers to something forbidden or prohibited based on religious or moral grounds
homage	n: a show of respect or honor, often by performing an act of reverence or by paying tribute
ethnicity	n: the cultural characteristics of a particular group, such as language, religion, and traditions, that distinguish them from other groups
sectarian	adj: relating to a group or faction that is narrowly focused on its own religious, political, or ideological beliefs, often at the expense of others or in opposition to differing viewpoints
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
relax	v: to become or cause someone to become less active or tense and calmer
franchise	n: a legal agreement between two parties in which one party grants the other the right to use or sell its products or services under a specific brand name and business model; a business that operates under such an agreement; the right to vote in an election
aspire	v: to have an ambition or a desire to achieve something, typically something high or great
underwear	n: (also “undies”) clothes worn next to the skin under outer clothes
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
instigate	v: to initiate, start or incite something, often to cause trouble, conflict, or violence; to urge or stir someone to take a particular action or behavior
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
fizz	v: to make a hissing or bubbling sound, often accompanied by the release of gas or effervescence; to be lively, exciting, or effervescent in character or atmosphere; (noun) the sound, process, or result of something producing small bubbles
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
know-how	n: practical knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field or area, often acquired through personal experience or training
seal	v: to close or fasten an envelope, etc. securely; (noun) a large marine mammal that chiefly lives in cold regions and comes on shore to breed
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
innocent	adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
revulsion	n: a strong feeling of disgust, loathing, or aversion; an intense reaction that is often triggered by something unpleasant or offensive
mainstream	n: the ideas, opinions, beliefs, etc., that are considered normal or accepted by most people
condemn	v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something
lunatic	n: a person who is considered mentally ill, especially one who is extremely irrational or unpredictable; a crazy or foolish person
fringe	n: a decorative border or edge on a piece of clothing; a group of people or things that are not considered to be part of the main group
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
sadistic	adj: deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others; cruel and brutal in a way that causes others to suffer
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
drown	v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater
satellite	n: an electronic device that is sent up into space and moves around the Earth or another planet, used for gathering information or communicating by radio, television, etc.
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
circumvent	v: to go around, avoid, or bypass something, often to achieve an intended goal or objective; to outmaneuver or outsmart a person or obstacle
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
hypocrisy	n: the practice of engaging in the same behavior or activity for which one criticizes another or the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one’s behavior does not conform
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
faraway	adj: located at a geographically distant place; remote or separated by distance; distant or not easily accessible
battlefield	n: a place where a battle or conflict is fought
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
monstrosity	n: a thing that is very ugly, shocking, or offensive; something so large or complex that it seems difficult to understand or control
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
rappel	v: to descend a steep slope or vertical surface using a rope and a sliding device; to perform a controlled descent using such a device; (noun) the act of descending a cliff or other vertical drop by a double rope coiled around the body and fixed at a higher point
reinvent	v: to change something so drastically that it looks to be completely new
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
discredit	v: to harm the reputation or credibility of someone or something; to make something appear untrue or unreliable
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
extremist	n: a person who holds extreme political or religious views and who is willing to use violent or illegal methods to promote those views
midst	n: the middle part of people or things
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
assist	v: to help someone in doing anything
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
subtlety	n: the quality of being subtle
subway	n: an underground railway system, typically in a city
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
optimism	n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation
expunge	v: to erase, remove, or eliminate; to blot out or destroy; to strike out or delete from a record or registry
riddance	n: the act or process of getting rid of something or someone undesirable or unwanted; elimination or removal