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Word	Meaning	Advanced
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
minus	adj: subtracting or taking away; having a value less than zero
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
censorship	n: the act or process of suppression or restriction of any portions of books, films, news, etc. that are judged obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security
harassment	n: the act of repeatedly annoying, tormenting, or persecuting someone in a way that is threatening or unwelcome, often relating to issues of race, gender, or other identities
arrest	v: to take into custody
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
execution	n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
moral	adj: concerned with the principles of what is right and wrong, fairness, honesty, etc.
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
psychology	n: the scientific study of mind and behavior
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
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
oddly	adv: in a way that is unexpected, strange, or peculiar
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
perception	n: a belief, opinion, or image you have based on how you regard, understand, or interpret something; the ability to see, hear, or notice something through the senses
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
pride	n: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one’s achievements
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
atrocious	adj: shockingly bad or unpleasant; extremely cruel or brutal
pose	v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
provoke	v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect
mobilize	v: to make something ready for action or use; to organize people or resources for a particular purpose
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
envy	v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
entertainment	n: public shows, films, television, or other performances or activities of enjoying people
commentary	n: an expression or explanation of opinions or observations on a particular subject, event, or situation; detailed analysis or explanation provided in writing or orally
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
absent	adj: not present in a particular place at a particular time
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
entirely	adv: completely
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
reconnect	v: to connect again after a break or interruption
ideological	adj: relating to or concerned with ideas and theories rather than practical matters
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
dilemma	n: a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options, especially that are equally unfavorable ones
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
immerse	v: to become fully involved in a particular activity; to dip or submerge in a liquid, especially so that they or it are entirely covered
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
immense	adj: extremely large or great
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
embody	v: to represent or exemplify something; to give tangible form to an abstract idea
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
martyrdom	n: the act or experience of suffering or dying for a cause, belief, or principle, which often implies sacrifice and is associated with individuals who endure persecution or hardship due to their convictions
willingness	n: the state of being ready or inclined to do something
intersection	n: a point where two or more roads, lines, etc., cross each other
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
cruel	adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others
outsider	n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
slightly	adv: in a small degree or extent; a little
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
obsession	n: the state in which a person’s mind is filled with thoughts of one single object or particular person
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
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
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
intervention	n: the action or process of being done to improve or help a circumstance, often they have not been asked to do so
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
foremost	adj: most important, leading, or prominent
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
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
timeless	adj: not seeming to be altered by the passage of time or changes in fashion
universal	adj: existing or affecting everywhere or everyone
allegory	n: a story, play, picture, etc. in which the characters and events represent religious or political values, concepts, or morals
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
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
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
unbelievable	adj: beyond belief or understanding and extremely surprising
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
justice	n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due
significance	n: the importance or value attached to something; the quality of being significant or noteworthy
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
portray	v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work
submissive	adj: inclined or willing to submit or yield to authority, domination, or direction; obedient or compliant; meek or passive
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
fearless	adj: having no fear; brave
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
unite	v: to come or join together as one; to combine or merge separate elements, individuals, or groups into a single entity or whole; to form a union or alliance
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something