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Word	Meaning	Advanced
mecca	n: a city and administrative center of the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
shrine	n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
mundane	adj: very ordinary and therefore lacking interest or excitement
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
circular	adj: shaped like a circle; having a round form
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
downtown	adv: in or towards the central area of a town or city
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
mingle	v: to mix or blend in, especially socially; to associate with others in a friendly, informal manner
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
ironic	adj: using words to express something different from and often opposite to their literal or usual meaning, often for humorous or rhetorical effect
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
prophet	n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will.
emphasis	n: particular importance or significance that is given to something
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
apparently	adv: based on what you have heard or read
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
seclusion	n: the state of being secluded or isolated from others; privacy or solitude; the act of keeping away from others or being kept away from them
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
physically	adv: in a way related to a person’s body or appearance rather than their mind
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
preexist	v: to exist or occur before something else, especially referring to a time period or event; to predate or come before
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
byzantine	adj: characterized by a complex and often convoluted administrative system or set of rules; intricate and hard to understand
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
phenomenon	n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood
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
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
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
pious	adj: deeply religious, having or showing a strong devotion to God or religious beliefs and practices
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
loyal	adj: giving or remaining firm and constant support to a person, institution, product, etc.;
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
troubling	adj: causing distress, anxiety, worry, or concern; disturbing; causing problems or difficulties
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
readily	adv: easily or willingly; without hesitation or difficulty; quickly or promptly
conclude	v: to come to an end or close; to reach a judgment or opinion by reasoning
ordain	v: to officially declare or establish something with authority or divine power; to confer holy orders upon someone for religious service
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
circumcise	v: to remove the foreskin of a male’s penis, often as a religious or cultural ritual
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
operate	v: to work in a particular way; to supervise something
deprive	v: to take away something from someone
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
migrate	v: to move from one country or region to another and settle there; to move from one place to another periodically or seasonally
predate	v: to have existed or happened earlier than something
tellingly	adv: in a way that reveals or indicates something crucial or significant
Muslim	n: a follower of the religion of Islam
animism	n: the belief that objects, places, and creatures possess a spiritual essence or soul; a belief system that emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living things and the natural world
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
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
subscribe	v: to agree to receive or support something, often through payment or regular participation; to sign up for or enroll in something, such as a publication, service, or program
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
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
recurrent	adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning
theme	n: a subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
liberty	n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
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
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
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
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
hijab	n: a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women to cover their hair and neck
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
secular	adj: not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
veil	n: a piece of fine cloth worn by women to cover or conceal the face; (verb) to cover, conceal, or obscure
stud	n: a small object with a head on one end and a sharp point on the other, used for fastening clothing, leather, or other materials; an animal used for breeding, typically a male horse or bull that is of superior breeding stock; (verb) to decorate or adorn with studs; to provide with studs for support
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
tyrannical	adj: using power or authority over people, especially in a specific country, group, etc., in an unfair and cruel way
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
subtitle	n: a secondary title or alternate title that is displayed below the primary title often used to provide additional information or translation for a movie or video; a text that appears at the bottom of a movie, TV show, or video to provide a written translation or transcription of the spoken dialogue in another language
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
monotheistic	adj: believing that there is only one God
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
communitarianism	n: a social and political philosophy that emphasizes the importance of community, cooperation, and shared values over individual interests
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
mentality	n: the characteristic way of thinking or mindset of an individual or group; the mental attitude or outlook that influences behavior, choices, and opinions
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
condone	v: to overlook, forgive, or show approval for an action or behavior that is wrong or disapproved of
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
apostasy	n: the act of abandoning or renouncing a religious or political belief, principle, or cause that one previously professed or supported
sin	n: the offense against a religious or moral law or against God
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
milieu	n: the social, cultural, or environmental setting in which a person lives or operates; surroundings or context
feasible	adj: capable of being or likely to be made, done, or achieved
revisionism	n: the reinterpretation or revision of an ideology, historical account, or doctrine, often to challenge or undermine established beliefs or ideas
reformist	adj: advocating or supporting a change or improvement in a particular system or practice, particularly in politics or social systems
trend	n: a general direction in which something is changing or developing
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
statesman	n: a man who is a respected leader or politician in national or international affairs
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
representation	n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting
citizenship	n: the status of being a member of a particular country
problematic	adj: full of difficulties; difficult to deal with or solve
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
Ottoman	n: a historical empire founded at the end of the 13th century in northwestern Anatolia by the Turkoman tribal leader Osman I; (used as “ottoman”) a type of upholstered seat or bench without a back or arms, typically used as a stool or footstool, or in some cases as a coffee table
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
reform	n: the act of improving or correcting something that is wrong or bad; a change made to correct a flaw or problem
accepting	adj: willing to receive or to take something offered
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
constitutional	adj: of or relating to a constitution (= the set of fundamental principles), especially of a country or government; existing as an essential characteristic
monarchy	n: a form of government in which a country is ruled by a king or a queen who typically inherits the authority
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
liberal	adj: willing to respect or allow many different types of beliefs or behavior; open-minded
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
notably	adv: particularly; especially; in a way that is worthy of attention
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
theologian	n: an expert or student who studies theology
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
ideology	n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on
strident	adj: loud, harsh, and grating to the ears; presenting a forceful or insistent tone or manner
utopian	adj: ideal and perfect; relating to or resembling a utopia (= an ideal and perfect society)
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
terrorism	n: the use of violence to attain political or religious goals or to compel a government to act
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
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
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
rocket	n: a large tube-shaped object that moves very first by a stream of gases let out behind it, used for space travel or as a weapon
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
emulate	v: to imitate someone else’s achievements to try to do something as well as somebody else
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
rigid	adj: extremely strict and difficult to change or adapt; incapable of or resistant to bending
reactionary	adj: relating to or advocating a return to a previous state of affairs or method of doing things, typically one that is seen as outdated or regressive
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
socialism	n: a political and economic theory or system that advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production and distribution of goods, aiming for a more equitable and just society; a system that aims to reduce economic inequalities and prioritize the welfare of the community as a whole
nationalist	adj: relating to or supporting a political ideology that emphasizes a strong sense of national identity and devotion to one’s own country
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
dictator	n: a political leader who has complete power over a country, especially one who has obtained control by force
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
react	v: to take action in response to something
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
hype	n: advertisements and media discussions informing the public about a product and how nice or vital it is
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
autocratic	adj: having absolute power and forcing people to obey completely without asking
compatible	adj: capable of coexisting or working together without conflict or inconsistency; harmonious or well-matched
globalization	n: the process by which economies, societies, and cultures around the world become increasingly integrated and interconnected through the rapid exchange of goods, services, ideas, and people across international borders
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
rebirth	n: the process of being reborn or starting anew, especially after a period of decline or stagnation
urban	adj: relating to or located in a town or city
inspiration	n: something that motivates or encourages someone to create or achieve something, or a feeling of excitement or creativity
euro	n: the official currency of most European Union countries
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
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
bogey	n: a spectral or mythological being, often portrayed as a malevolent or mischievous spirit; an undesirable or unpleasant object or entity, often used in a children’s game where the object is to avoid it; (of golf) a score of one over par for a given hole
justify	v: to provide a valid or reasonable explanation, reasoning, or evidence in support of a belief, action, or decision; to defend or vindicate something as right or valid
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
promising	adj: having the potential to be successful, helpful, or beneficial; showing signs of future success or achievement
era	n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history
setback	n: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; a reversal or check in progress
takeaway	n: a message or conclusion that can be taken away from a situation or piece of information
skeptic	n: a person who doubts or questions the truth of specific claims, beliefs, or doctrines, especially those in religion or the supernatural
liberalism	n: a political ideology or philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, democracy, and equality